Public Input & Actions

BLM publishes proposed and final rules in the Federal Register and carries out environmental reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Announcing and explaining bureau plans and proposals and providing the public an opportunity to comment on proposed actions is an important part of informed management. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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Montana-Dakotas

Aerial Herbicide Treatments Set to Begin as BLM Battles Invasive Weeds Near Dillon

The BLM Dillon Field Office has contracted to conduct aerial herbicide treatments this fall on fuels treatment units within the field office. The goal is to control noxious and invasive plant species that pose a threat to native vegetation. This effort will begin Sept. 29 and continue for several weeks
Utah, West Desert DO, Salt Lake FO

BLM Authorizes Gather and Treatment in Cedar Mountain HMA

The BLM Salt Lake Field Office has issued a Determination of NEPA Adequacy and decision record that authorizes the gather and removal of up to 500 wild horses from the Cedar Mountain Herd Management Area
California

BLM Plans Prescribed Burns in Lassen County to Reduce Wildfire Risk

To reduce the risk of wildfire and help protect communities, the Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, plans to conduct multiple prescribed fire operations on BLM-managed public lands in Lassen County starting as early as Oct.1.
California

BLM Plans Prescribed Burns in NE California, NW Nevada, to Reduce Wildfire Risk

To reduce the risk of wildfire and help protect communities, the Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, plans to conduct multiple prescribed burns to reduce hazardous fuels on BLM-managed public lands in northeastern California and northwestern Nevada starting as early as October 1.
Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM, Reclamation Complete Environmental Review for Proposed Seedskadee Withdrawal Revocation

Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation completed an environmental assessment and signed a finding of no significant impact Sept. 28 for a proposed partial revocation of the Seedskadee Project withdrawals.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

Drill Permit Approved Near Roosevelt, Utah

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Szyndrowski Pad Oil Well: DOI-BLM-UT-G010-2026-0140-EA.
Nevada

BLM Analyzing Western Limestone Quarry to Advance American Mineral Production

The BLM is analyzing the proposed Western Quarry Limestone project. If approved, the BLM would hold a mineral material sale to issue a contract for the sale of mineral materials at the new limestone quarry.
Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

BLM Temporarily Closes Big Creek Site for Restoration Work

BLM Temporarily Closes Big Creek Site for Creek Restoration Work
Utah, Color Country DO, Cedar City FO

Decision Issued by BLM on the Narrows Invasive Annual Grass Control project

The Cedar City Field Office has issued a final decision on the Narrows Invasive Annual Grass Control project.
Utah, West Desert DO, Salt Lake FO

BLM Authorizes Water Pipeline and Trough Construction

The BLM Salt Lake Field Office has issued a determination of NEPA adequacy and decision record that authorizes the construction of several pipelines along with multiple troughs in the Lucin Pilot allotment.
Nevada

Public review open for Clan Alpine Horse Gather

The Bureau of Land Management Stillwater Field Office has published a Determination of NEPA Adequacy (DNA) document for 30-day public review for the 2026 Clan Alpine Horse Gather. This action is based on previously completed environmental analysis completed in September 2023. Public comment will be accepted through October 25, 2026.