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California, Northern California DO
Off-highway-vehicle recreation on the Modoc Line. Photo courtesy of Lassen Land and Trails Trust.

Volunteers welcome for National Public Lands Day events in Lassen County

Wyoming

BLM Rawlins Field Office to conduct aerial weed treatments in Carbon County

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Wyoming
Oil and Gas Lease Sale

BLM oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming nets $13,207,883

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office conducted a competitive oil and gas lease sale Sept.

New Mexico
A wide view of the McGregor Range with native grasses in the foreground and light cloud cover.

BLM schedules auction for McGregor Range grazing units

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On Oct.

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Carlsbad FO
Fall out Rob Jaggers campgound in southern New Mexico.

Rob Jagger’s Campground to host Special Recreation Permitted Event

Fort Stanton, N.M. – From Sept.

California, Central California DO
Sunset over chaparral

Join BLM Ukiah for National Public Lands Day

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO
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Public Use Restrictions lifted on BLM lands in eastern Washington

SPOKANE, WA – Effective Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 12:01 a.m., most public use fire and shooting restrictions will be lifted on lands administered by the Bureau of Land Managem

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Roswell FO
Two volunteers at National Public Lands day kneeling on the ground planting seeds.

BLM plans National Public Lands Day event at Rob Jagger’s Campground

LINCOLN, N.M. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roswell Field Office is celebrating the 30th Annual National Public Lands Day by inviting volunteers to help plant native t

National Office
Rangeland in the high desert. (Ryan Klausch, BLM)

BLM announces winners of the 2023 Rangeland Stewardship and Innovation Awards

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bureau of Land Management today announced winners of the 2023 Rangeland Stewardship and Rangeland Innovation awards, which recognize exemplary managemen

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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BLM expands public recreation opportunities along John Day River

Prineville, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management recently acquired approximately 4,000 acres of property along the lower John Day Wild and Scenic River from the Western Rivers Cons

National Office
A mule deer herd on a mesa.

Biden-Harris Administration infuses $28 million though Investing in America Agenda for restoration, conservation projects across America

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management today announced $28 million in investments from the 

Wyoming
Photo of oil and gas rig in north dakota

Bureau of Land Management Wyoming seeks public comment for proposed March 2024 oil and gas lease sale

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Consistent with the direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management Wyoming today released an environmental asse

Utah
Four mountain bikers stop alongside a trail with their bikes to admire a colorful sunset lighting scattered clouds in pink hues.

Celebrating Labor Day on BLM-managed public lands

SALT LAKE CITY — For many, Labor Day weekend marks the final summer getaway, typically resulting in increased visitation to public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO
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Bureau of Land Management Closes Public Lands Within Tyee Ridge Complex Fires

Roseburg, Ore.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO
Map of prescribed burn area in the Arizona Strip District

Prescribed fire planned for public lands on the Arizona Strip

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California
An open mine in the desert comprised of black and white striped stone.

BLM approves SMP Gold Corporation exploratory drilling project in Imperial County

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO
three brown horses in a corral

Area youth compete in Wild Horse Youth Challenge at Kansas State Fair

NORMAN, Okla. – On Sept.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO
2. The second highest bid horse of $9,000 was for “Colonel Leon”, a 6-year-old, Strawberry Road Gelding from the Sheephead-Heath HMA located in Oregon

BLM schedules wild horse adoption event with Fort Worth Mustang Show

FORT WORTH, TEXAS - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a Wild Horse and Burro Adoption event in coordination with the Fort Worth Mustang

Nevada, Ely DO

Public invited to participate in National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 23

CALIENTE, Nev. – The public is invited to participate in a National Public Lands Day (NPLD) event scheduled Saturday, Sept. 23.

California, Central California DO
Tall sequoias tower into the sky.

BLM Central California District to Host Resource Advisory Council Meeting

National Office
Two people and two dogs sit next to a tent looking out over a valley at sunset.

BLM seeks public input on new plan for recreation management

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management is welcoming public input on a plan to inform recreation management on America’s public lands.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO, Roseburg DO
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Bureau of Land Management Closes Public Lands Near Chilcoot Fire

Roseburg, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management is closing public lands within the vicinity of the Chilcoot Fire, located near the Steamboat Creek and Canton Creek areas.

Wyoming, High Desert DO
Sagebrush in Carbon County

BLM seeks public input on carbon dioxide sequestration proposal in Laramie County

NOTE: Due to a technical issue with our ePlanning site, we restarted the 30-day period on Sept. 7, 2023. Comment period will now close Oct. 10, 2023. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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Bureau of Land Management installs cashless fee collection kiosks along Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO
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Road Maintenance Scheduled for Steens CMPA

Hines, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management strives to provide quality access to public lands in Harney County.