BLM Eastern States cancels six wild horse and burro placement events
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WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States announces the cancellation of six wild horse and burro placement events in May and June to help slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting opportunities for public exposure.
The events were scheduled to occur May 1-2 in Ewing, Ill.; May 15-16 in Chatham, Va.; May 22-23 in Swanzey, N.H.; June 5-6 in Cassopolis, Mich. and Ewing, Ill.; and June 12-13 in Resaca, Ga.
The most current schedule for adoption and sale events across the country is available at https://www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro/adoption-and-sales/events. During the current public health situation, interested parties should check back regularly for schedule updates.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.