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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Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Prepares for Aerial Seeding and Herbicide Treatment

The BLM is helping scarred rangeland recover from wildfire. Crews are preparing to seed burned areas and treat invasive grasses from the air, helping restore vegetation and reduce future wildfire risk across SE Oregon.
Nevada

BLM issues Decision for Pine Nut Energy Center Geotechnical Investigation

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a Decision Record authorizing Pine Nut Energy Center LLC to conduct geotechnical site investigations on BLM-managed lands near Wabuska, Lyon County, Nevada.
Wyoming, High Desert DO, Rawlins FO

BLM Reaches New Milestone for Southeast Wyoming Carbon Storage Project

The Bureau of Land Management is moving a southeast Wyoming carbon storage project into its next phase, putting federally managed underground pore space to productive use while supporting domestic carbon management infrastructure.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Lander FO

Public Asked to Help with Weiser Knoll Fire Investigation

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking information from the public to assist with the ongoing investigation into the cause of the Weiser Knoll Fire.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

BLM Issues Decision on South Clark Forest Management Project EA

The Bureau of Land Management Butte Falls Field Office has issued a decision record for the South Clark Forest Management Project Environmental Assessment.
New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

BLM Seeks Input on U.S. Army Withdrawal Application at Fort Sill

The United States Department of the Army (Army) has filed an application with the BLM requesting that the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) withdraw 10.32 acres of public land in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM Approves up to Eight Natural Gas Wells in Utah

The BLM Vernal Field Office approved Koda Uinta, LLC, to drill up to eight natural gas wells from the Grandaddy Well Pad near Vernal.
Wyoming, High Desert DO, Kemmerer FO

BLM Advances Two Southwest Wyoming Carbon Storage Projects

The Bureau of Land Management has offered right-of-way grants for two carbon storage projects covering nearly 650,000 acres of federally managed underground pore space in southwest Wyoming. The projects would put federal subsurface resources to productive use and expand opportunities for permanent carbon dioxide storage while keeping state and federal safeguards in place.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Announces Fire Prevention Order for Lakeview District Sept. 21, 2026

The Bureau of Land Management will rescind public use restrictions and prohibitions on specific activities and equipment to mitigate the risk of human caused fires on lands administered by the BLM Lakeview District.
New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO

Vegetative Treatments Planned to Strengthen Health and Resilience of Public Lands in Central New Mexico

The BLM Rio Puerco Field Office, in partnership with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, will conduct aerial herbicide treatments across approximately 3,775 acres of BLM-managed lands in Sandoval and Cibola counties
Nevada

BLM Working to Prevent Wild Horses from Suffering in Winter in Northwest Nevada

The BLM will begin a wild horse gather today in and around the Jackson Mountains Herd Management Area, in northwest Nevada, to protect the health of the herd as late season forage declines and winter approaches.