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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Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO
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BLM, USWFS to Combat Invasive Annual Grasses with Aerial Applications in Uintah County

The Bureau of Land Management and United States Wildland Fire Service is conducting aerial herbicide treatments Oct. 8-17, weather permitting, across approximately 10,900 acres in Uintah County.
Nevada, Ely DO
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BLM Issues Proposed Decision for New Livestock Well Near Ely, Nevada

The BLM has issued a Proposed Decision to authorize a new livestock water well within the South Butte grazing allotment in White Pine County near Ely.
California
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BLM and USWFS Launch Prescribed Burn Season in Northwest California

REDDING, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service will begin prescribed fire operations throughout Shasta, Tehama, Trinity and Butte counties as weather, fuel, and air quality become favorable. Operations will start as early as Oct. 12 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.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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BLM Considers Habitat Improvements near Eagle Point

The BLM is developing a proposal to improve forest habitat on about 1,600 acres near Eagle Point. The area is overly dense with vegetation, increasing susceptibility to wildfire.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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Millican Plateau and North Millican OHV Areas Temporarily Closed for Special Event

The Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close portions of the Millican Plateau and North Millican OHV Trail Systems Oct. 23–25 to accommodate an annual side-by-side race hosted by King of the Kastle, LLC.
Nevada
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BLM issues Proposed Decision and final Environmental Assessment for a livestock grazing permit

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a Proposed Decision on an Environmental Assessment (EA) to issue a grazing permit on four grazing allotments. The allotments are Basalt, Belleville, Little Huntoon and McBride Flat and lie entirely on BLM-managed lands in Mineral County, NV.
Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO
The launch lanes at BLMs Blackwell Island Recreation Site will open on May 25.

Four Popular BLM Recreation Sites Prepare for Winter Operations

Four Popular BLM Recreation Sites Prepare for Winter Operations
Nevada
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BLM issues decision for Fire Emergency Stabilization and Burned Area Rehabilitation Project

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a Decision to conduct emergency stabilization and burned area rehabilitation (ES&R) on BLM-managed lands impacted by the 2026 Bug and Stallion fires in Washoe County, Nevada and Lassen and Sierra Counties, California.
Utah
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BLM Encourages Utahns to Help Shape the Future of Public Lands in Their State

The BLM reminds community‑minded individuals to apply for open positions on the Utah Resource Advisory Council and the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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Calling All River Recreation Service Providers! Apply for Lower Crooked, Lower Deschutes Special Recreation Permits Now

The BLM extends an invitation to apply for special recreation permits on the eight-mile Chimney Rock Segment of the Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River and 100 miles of the Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River.
Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO
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U.S. Wildland Fire Service Planning Prescribed Burns on BLM Lands

The U.S. Wildland Fire Service is preparing two prescribed burns, scheduled to take place between early October 2026 and April 2027.

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