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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Idaho
Wild horses within the Saylor Creek Wild Horse Herd Management Area

BLM to begin gathering wild horses from Saylor Creek Wild Horse Herd Management Area

On about July 15, 2026, the Jarbidge Field Office will begin a wild horse gather in the Saylor Creek Wild Horse Herd Management Area (HMA), 15 miles south of Glenns Ferry in Owyhee and Elmore Counties. The BLM plans to gather approximately 100 and remove approximately 68 excess wild horses using the helicopter drive trap method.
Utah, Color Country DO, St George FO
Stacked Stones for Sale

BLM Offers Flag Stone Near Virgin at $40 Per Ton or $80 Per Pallet

The BLM announces the July 8 opening of the Stacked Stone Depot community pit, located on Sheep Bridge Road approximately 1 mile south of State Route 9 near Virgin in Washington County, Utah.
Oregon-Washington
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Fire Restrictions: BLM Enforces Strict Fire Restrictions Ahead of 4th of July Weekend

With national firefighting resources already stretched to their limits, statewide fire restrictions remain in effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.
Colorado
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BLM Colorado Southwest District Raises Fire Restrictions

Effective July 2, 2026, and until further notice, Stage 2 fire restrictions are in effect on all BLM-administered public lands within the Tres Rios, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison field offices.
National Office, Green River DO, Vernal FO
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BLM Authorizes Oil Wells in Uinta County

The BLM approved six Applications for Permit from Uinta Wax Operating LLC to drill oil wells south of Roosevelt, Utah.
California, Northern California DO
red water bucket in a campsite.

BLM Announces Seasonal Fire Restrictions for North Coast Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the US Wildland Fire Service and the Six Rivers National Forest, issued fire restrictions for public lands in Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino counties beginning Sunday, June 28.
Vernal FO
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BLM Approves Two New Day Use Areas at John Wesley Powell NCA

The BLM Vernal Field Office approved two new day use areas with kiosks, parking areas, and shade structures in the John Wesley Powell National Conservation Area.
National Office
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Proposed Grazing Rule Public Information Session Recording Available

The BLM is making available the recording of the proposed grazing rule virtual information session, which was held June 11, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. MT. The comment period is open until July 13, 2026.
BLM Proposed Grazing Rule Federal Register Notice, BLM Public Lands Rule Rescission Federal Register Notice
Nevada
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June 2026 BLM and NNCC saddle-started wild horse adoption a success

The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries conducted a saddle-started wild horse adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center on June 27, 2026.
Colorado
This visual is a map that shows the temporarily closed roads and areas in the Tres Rios Field Office area, effective June 30.

BLM closes specific public lands in Ouray and Dolores counties due to wildfire

The Bureau of Land Management has issued temporary emergency closures for specific public lands in Ouray and Dolores counties, effective immediately, to support wildfire response efforts and protect public safety.
Nevada
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BLM Announces Temporary Closures at Black Rock Desert Playa

The Bureau of Land Management is temporarily closing a portion of the Black Rock Desert playa for the annual Burning Man event from July 30 through Oct. 10, 2026.
Black Rock Closure Map

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