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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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.
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
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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.
Wyoming, High Desert DO, Rawlins FO
Wild horses roam on public lands in Wyoming during a 2018 gather.

BLM to begin wild horse gather in Wyoming’s Adobe Town Herd Management Area

The Bureau of Land Management will begin a wild horse gather and removal on or after July 15, 2025, gather from the Adobe Town Herd Management Area in south-central Wyoming. The gather is being conducted to prevent further deterioration of land health due to wild horse overpopulation in the area.
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Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Lander FO
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BLM reminds public: Tampering with gates and fences on public land is prohibited

The Bureau of Land Management is reminding the public that tampering with fences or leaving gates open on public lands is dangerous and prohibited.
Oregon-Washington
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BLM closes certain lands in Crook County due to active fire

The Bureau of Land Management announces an immediate temporary closure of certain public lands in Crook County due to an active fire in the area.
New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Las Cruces DO
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BLM Albuquerque and Las Cruces districts rescind fire restrictions across public lands

Due to increasing precipitation and higher humidity, which reduce fire danger, the BLM has terminated fire restrictions on public lands in the Albuquerque and Las Cruces districts.

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