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, California Desert DO

BLM to host Desert Advisory Council meeting in July

The Bureau of Land Management will host a virtual public meeting of the BLM California Desert District Advisory Council on Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams with a public comment period scheduled at 9:30 a.m.
Oregon-Washington

BLM Orders Fire Prevention Team to Combat Wildfire Threats in La Pine Basin

La Pine, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management has announced the mobilization of a National Fire Prevention and Education Team to address human-caused fires in the La Pine Basin. The NFPET team is composed of fire prevention specialists from the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service. The team’s initiatives will focus on enhancing wildfire education and prevention measures tailored specifically to the community's needs
Alaska, Alaska Fire Service, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO, Glennallen FO

BLM restricts open fires and fireworks due to extreme fire danger across most of Anchorage District

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management’s Anchorage District Office today issued a Fire Prevention Order to restrict open fires, fireworks, and explosives on BLM-managed lands throughout the District
California

BLM seeks input on proposed five-acre mining project in Kern County

RIDGECREST, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposed mining project to extract minerals for the Mesa Gold operation in Kern County, Calif. The mining claimant has requested approval for a five-acre placer gold mining operation in the El Paso Mountains.
Nevada, Elko DO

BLM seeks input for proposed Lamoille Summit trail system project

A 30-day comment period starts today and ends Aug. 4, 2025, on a plan to build 3 trailhead/parking areas and 47 miles of trail designated non-motorized and limited to class 1 e-bikes along Lamoille Highway (SR277.)
Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management increases fire restrictions in Eastern Washington

Fire officials from the Spokane District have acted in response to fire conditions across Eastern Washington. Additional public use restrictions are now in effect on lands administered by the BLM and Bureau of Reclamation.
New Mexico, Pecos DO, Roswell FO

BLM rescinds fire restrictions in Lincoln County New Mexico

With increasing precipitation and higher humidity, resulting in reduced fire danger, the BLM Roswell Field Office has terminated fire restrictions in Lincoln County, N.M
Oregon-Washington

Fire-related activities restricted in BLM’s Northwest Oregon District

With wildfire danger increasing, the Bureau of Land Management is enacting a Fire Prevention Order restricting fire-related activities on BLM land in Northwest Oregon effective 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Colorado

BLM Gunnison Field Office announces Stage 1 fire restrictions

Stage 1 fire restrictions go into effect July 3 for all public lands administered by the Gunnison Field Office within the boundaries of Gunnison, Hinsdale, Saguache, San Juan, Ouray, and Montrose counties.
Colorado

BLM Little Snake Field Office announces Stage 1 fire restrictions

Stage 1 fire restrictions go into effect July 3 for all public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Little Snake Field Office within the boundaries of Moffat County.
Colorado

BLM Uncompahgre Field Office announces Stage 1 fire restrictions

Stage 1 fire restrictions go into effect July 3 for all public lands administered by the Uncompahgre Field Office within the boundaries of Delta, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties