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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Utah, Canyon Country DO, Monticello FO

BLM updates for climbers protecting raptors in Indian Creek

Six walls have been removed from the raptor nesting avoidance list and are now open to recreation for the remainder of the year. The newly open walls are: Critics Choice, Slug Wall, Sacred Cow, Original Meat Wall, Tenderloins and Broken Tooth.
Idaho

BLM Idaho State Director signs annual Prevention Order

The 2025 Fire Prevention Order prohibits specific fire-related activities on BLM-managed public land from May 10 through Oct. 20, 2025. The Fire Prevention Order makes it illegal to possess or use fireworks, exploding targets, steel component ammunition, tracer ammunition, shooting at steel or ferrous material targets or burn explosive materials on BLM-managed public lands in Idaho.
Wyoming, High Desert DO, Rawlins FO

BLM seeks input on proposed Lucky Star transmission line

BLM seeks public comment on the Lucky Star transmission line in Carbon and Albany counties. The 230-kV line would cross ~5 miles of BLM land and ~20 miles of mixed-ownership land in the West-Wide Energy Corridor.
New Mexico, Pecos DO, Roswell FO

Bureau of Land Management implements fire restrictions at Fort Stanton – Snowy River NCA and Lincoln Tracts

Due to high fire danger, the BLM is implementing fire restrictions on public land at the Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and the BLM-Rio Bonito Acquired Lands in Lincoln County.
Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Lander FO

BLM seeks input for proposed uranium exploration in Fremont County

The BLM is seeking public input on a proposal for exploration drilling in Fremont County. If approved, Rush Uranium Wyoming, LLC could drill up to 232 holes looking for uranium approximately 15 mi northeast of Shoshoni.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO

BLM seeks input on wild horse management in the Blue Wing Complex

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on the preliminary environmental assessment and proposed herd management area plan for the Blue Wing Complex in Pershing County.
California

BLM seeks input on proposed mineral exploration in Inyo County

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on proposed exploratory drilling on approximately 13 acres of public lands within a 2,424-acre project area, south of Lone Pine in Inyo County. If approved, Mojave Precious Metals Inc. could search for mineral deposits, including gold, on public lands where they currently hold mining claims.
Utah, Color Country DO

Public input invited on Winn Gap Gravel Pit Expansion environmental assessment

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is asking for public input on a proposal to expand the Winn Gap Gravel Pit in north Cedar Valley in Iron County, Utah. The 30-day comment period runs from May 1 to June 2, 2025.
Utah, Color Country DO

BLM seeks public comment on Gunlock State Park West Access Road proposal

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) St. George Field Office is seeking public input on an environmental assessment analyzing a proposed right-of-way (ROW) grant to Utah State Parks.
Utah, Color Country DO

BLM seeks public input on SR-9 campground management environmental assessment

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input on a proposed project to improve and manage dispersed camping along the State Route 9 (SR-9) corridor west of Zion National Park in Washington County.
Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Road Maintenance Scheduled for Steens CMPA

Over the coming months—as staffing, weather, and ground conditions permit—the BLM will conduct road maintenance throughout the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area.