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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Wyoming, High Plains DO, Casper FO

Black Hills Bentonite’s Midwest 5-A Plan of Operations

BLM is announcing the availability of the proposed Mine Plan of Operations submitted by Black Hills Bentonite, LLC for the Midwest 5-A Project, located in Wyoming.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Cody FO

BLM completes new boat access sites along South Fork Shoshone River near Cody

BLM Cody Field Office has completed construction of three new public boat access sites along the South Fork of the Shoshone River.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Cody FO

BLM Cody Field Office to conduct a prescribed burn in Meeteetse Creek

BLM Cody Field Office plans to conduct a prescribed burn in the Short Fork Meeteetse Creek Drainage area, twenty miles west-northwest of Meeteetse.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, High Plains DO, High Desert DO

BLM urges public to use caution as elevated fire conditions develop across Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management is urging residents and recreationists to exercise increased caution as elevated fire conditions develop across Wyoming, including the High Desert District, Wind River/Bighorn Basin District, and High Plains District.
Wyoming, High Desert DO, Rawlins FO

Apex Exploration Drilling Project Plan of Operations

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing the availability of the proposed Exploration Plan of Operations submitted by Relevant Gold Holdings U.S., Inc. for the Apex Exploration Drilling Project in Carbon County, Wyoming, located approximately 30 miles north of Rawlins, Wyoming.
Wyoming, High Desert DO

Sweetwater Uranium In-Situ Recovery Mine Project Plan of Operations

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing the availability of the proposed Mine Plan of Operations submitted by Sweetwater Uranium, Inc. for the Sweetwater Uranium In-Situ Recovery (ISR) Project in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, located approximately 40 miles northwest of Rawlins, Wyoming.
Buffalo FO

BLM public safety notice: Coal seam fires in northern Campbell and Sheridan Counties

The BLM Buffalo Field Office is notifying the public of the presence of actively burning coal seam fires in Northern Campbell and Eastern Sheridan Counties.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Worland FO

BLM Worland Field Office dispersed recreation, Black Mountain Area

The Bureau of Land Management is notifying the public of alternate access to the Black Mountain Area following the installation of a gate at the end of Black Mountain Road, Hot Springs County Road 15-6.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Cody FO

BLM Cody Field Office plans to conduct a prescribed burn in the Yellowtail Wildlife Habitat Management Area

BLM Cody Field Office plans to conduct a prescribed burn in the Yellowtail Wildlife Habitat Management Area, six miles east of Lovell, as part of BLM’s commitment to keeping public landscapes healthy and productive. 
Wyoming

BLM Wyoming alerts public to technical issues affecting ePlanning attachments for June 2026 oil and gas lease sale

The BLM experienced a technical issue impacting attachments uploaded to ePlanning for the BLM Wyoming June 2026 Competitive Oil & Gas Lease Sale. Resubmissions can be emailed, due by Feb. 13.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Lander FO

BLM Lander Field Office plans to conduct a prescribed burn

BLM Lander Field Office plans to conduct a prescribed burn in the Ocean Lake Wildlife Habitat Management Area (WHMA), west of Riverton, as part of BLM’s commitment to keeping public landscapes healthy and productive.