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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Alaska, Fairbanks DO, Eastern Interior FO, Central Yukon FO
Header Text: Smokey’s Wildfire Prevention Pledge 1st line text: Be careful with fire. Graphic: Mom and toddler sitting by campfire. 2st line text: Never leave fire unattended. Graphic: Camper fishing with campfire nearby. 3rd line text: Always have water nearby. Campers roasting marshmallows with a bucket of water nearby. 4th line text: Don’t dump hot ash. Graphic: Shovel dropping hot ash. 5th line: Drown, stir, repeat until out cold. Graphic: Shovel stirring ash

BLM ends fire restrictions in the Interior, reopens Nome Creek Valley to public use due to reduced fire risk

The BLM Fairbanks District rescinded fire restrictions opening off-road areas in the Nome Creek Valley to public use and ending the prohibition on open firesthat was in place across most of the District.
Nevada, Carson City DO
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BLM seeks input on proposed County Line gold and silver mine

The BLM is seeking public comment on the preliminary Environmental Assessment for the County Line gold and silver mine proposed on 452 public acres near Gabbs in Nye and Mineral counties.
California
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BLM to hold August 2025 geothermal lease sale in California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management will hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, offering 13 parcels totaling 23,000 acres across Imperial, Lassen, and Modoc counties. The auction will be held online via EnergyNet.
California
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BLM approves clinoptilolite exploration project in Inyo County

BARSTOW, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management has approved St. Cloud Mining’s mining exploration project adjacent to its existing mine in Inyo County. The exploration will occur within the BLM’s Amargosa North Area of Critical Environmental Concern and result in less than one acre of surface disturbance.
Idaho
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BLM to hold September 2025 geothermal lease sale in southern Idaho

The Bureau of Land Management Idaho State Office will hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on Sept. 9, 2025, offering nine parcels totaling nearly 20,615 acres in Elmore and Washington counties and roughly 3,740 acres in Bonneville County. Leasing of these parcels will allow the lessees to explore and potentially develop geothermal resources within the parcel. The auction will be held online via EnergyNet.
Oregon-Washington
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BLM closes certain lands in Crook County due to Willow Fire

The Bureau of Land Management announces an immediate temporary closure of public lands in Crook County due to an active fire in the area.
Oregon-Washington
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BLM closes certain lands in Grant County due to fire in area

The Bureau of Land Management announces an immediate temporary closure of public lands in Grant County due to an active fire in the area.
Upper Colorado River DO, Colorado River Valley FO, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO
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BLM charges new fees at Upper Colorado River Recreation Areas

The Bureau of Land Management began charging standard amenity fees at select special recreation management areas managed by the Colorado River Valley and Kremmling Field Offices on Monday. BLM will use these funds to provide essential services and amenities.
Federal Register Notice for New Recreation Fee Areas
Oregon-Washington
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Campfires restricted on Wild portion of Lower Rogue River beginning July 11

With the record-breaking heat and increasingly dry conditions, officials are prohibiting campfire use on those lands located within the boundaries of the Wild section of the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Challis FO
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BLM seeks public input on draft business plan for recreation changes in central Idaho

The BLM Challis Field Office management is seeking public input on proposed changes to existing campground fees and the introduction of new fees at select sites.
Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO, Malta FO
Photo showing the collapsing 4-feet-wide culverts near the 8-mile mark of Dry Fork Road in south Phillips County, Montana.

BLM to repair Dry Fork Road culverts; temporary closure, detour scheduled

Through-traffic will be limited on Dry Fork Road in south Phillips County, Montana, July 23 through mid-August, as contractors work to replace two damaged 4-feet-diameter culverts running under the road.

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