Public Input & Actions

The Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close public lands in the Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area in San Bernardino County from Jan. 29–Feb. 7, 2026, during the annual King of the Hammers desert race event. The race is authorized by a BLM Special Recreation Permit, and the temporary closure is necessary for public safety and to provide an enhanced recreation experience for event participants and spectators.

The BLM approved the Eagle Valley Resort Community Pit project, which authorizes use of a previously closed gravel pit in Ursine, Lincoln County, Nevada.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Hassayampa Field Office seeks public input on a draft environmental assessment for the Lake Pleasant Herd Management Area north of Phoenix.

The Bureau of Land Management, Vale District has issued a decision on the Categorical Exclusion for the Oregon Telephone ReConnect 3 Fiber Optic Project.

The Bureau of Land Management, Vale District has issued a decision on the Environmental Assessment for the Hidden Nugget and Sun Dog Mining Plan of Operations.

The Bureau of Land Management today approved the Dry Piney helium and carbon sequestration project planned on public, private, and state lands near LaBarge in Sublette County. The project is estimated to be capable of producing more than 800 million cubic feet of bulk liquid helium per year from subsurface mineral estates.

The project supports President Trump’s Executive Order 14154, “Unleashing American Energy” to encourage energy exploration and production on Federal lands.

BLM and IDFG has temporarily closed the Stinking Springs area near the South Fork of the Snake River to all motorized vehicles and human entry to support wildlife survival rates.

BLM seeks initial input for September 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Ohio

The Bureau of Land Management, Vale District has issued a decision on the Categorical Exclusion for the PacifiCorp McNary Transmission Line.

The Bureau of Land Management Roseburg District Swiftwater Field Office has issued a decision record for the Millpond Campground Restoration under a Categorical Exclusion.