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

Celebrate OHV Safety Week at Indian Valley Management Area

The Bureau of Land Management Ukiah Field Office and partners invite the public to celebrate OHV Safety Week at the Indian Valley Management Area on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone, and no registration is required.
California

BLM and USWFS Launch Prescribed Burn Season in Central California

The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service will begin prescribed fire operations throughout Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Mariposa, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and Yuba counties as weather, fuel, and air quality become favorable. Operations will start as early as Nov. 10 and will continue throughout the fall and winter. These treatments are carefully planned to reduce hazardous fuels, protect nearby communities, and restore native ecosystems. Information about specific upcoming and active burns is available online.
Utah, Paria River DO, Kanab FO

BLM Asks Public to Avoid Damaged Cottonwood Road in Paria River District

The Bureau of Land Management Paria River District is advising the public that access to the Cottonwood Road has been damaged after recent rain events.
Nevada, Carson City DO, Sierra Front FO

BLM Christmas Tree Permits Available in Carson City District Starting Nov. 16

The Bureau of Land Management Carson City District begins selling Christmas tree permits on Monday, November 16, online and in-person. The permit is valid from the date of purchase through December 25.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

Wedge Recreation Area improvements approved; Priority Pad oil wells authorized

The BLM has approved major recreation and facility upgrades at the Wedge Recreation Area and authorized Uinta Wax Operating LLC to horizontally drill three oil wells from the Priority Well Pad in Uintah County.
Colorado

Temporary Trail and Parking Closure at Oil Well Flats

The BLM has temporarily closed the MOOve Over Trail from the creek to the trailhead, including the parking area, at Oil Well Flats north of Cañon City while crews service the nearby Park Center Well.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

BLM Issues Decisions on Mitchell and Big Grass Fire ESR DNAs

The BLM Vale District Baker Field Office has issued a Decisions on two Determinations of NEPA Adequacy for the Mitchell and Big Grass Fires Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation.
Nevada

BLM issues Decision for State Route 361 Realignment Right-of-way

The Bureau of Land Management, Stillwater Field Office, has authorized the State Route 361 Realignment right of way Project in Nevada.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

Glade and V1 well pads oil and gas drilling authorized in Uintah County

The BLM Vernal Field Office has authorized natural gas drilling for Anschutz Exploration Corporation's Glade Well Pad and oil drilling for Scout Energy Management's V1 Well Pad in Uintah County.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

BLM Issues Decision on Owyhee Special Recreation Permits

The BLM Malheur Field Office has issued a decision on the categorical exclusion for Guided Fly Fishing Below the Owyhee Dam Special Recreation Permits to approve commercial, guided walk‑and‑wade fly fishing permits.
Utah

BLM and USWFS Launch Prescribed Burn Season across Utah

The BLM and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service will begin prescribed fire operations throughout Utah as weather, fuel, and air quality become favorable. Operations will continue throughout the fall and winter.