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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Montana-Dakotas, Butte FO
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BLM seeks comments on proposed placer mining in Lewis and Clark County, Montana

The BLM Butte Field Office is seeking input on the Montana Sapphire Mining Company’s Plan of Operations to conduct placer mining on public lands in Lewis and Clark County, Montana.
Colorado
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BLM Little Snake Field Office begin Stage 2 fire restrictions August 8

Stage 2 fire restrictions go into effect August 7 at 12:01 AM for all public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Little Snake Field Office within Moffat, Rio Blanco and Routt counties.
Wyoming, High Plains DO, Casper FO
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Trails Center temporary closure due to City of Casper water line and road construction

The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper will temporarily close to the public beginning Aug. 7, 2025. Re-opening will be announced once City construction is complete.
Oregon-Washington
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Bureau of Land Management issues temporary closure at Wildwood Recreation Site for habitat restoration work

he Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close the lower half of Wildwood Recreation Site on August 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for habitat restoration work.
Nevada
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BLM to begin the FY25 Maverick-Medicine HMA and Wood Hills area emergency wild horse gather

The Elko District Offices will begin an emergency gather on or about August 8, 2025, to remove approximately 215 excess wild horses from drought-stricken areas and private lands located within the administrative boundaries of the Elko District.
Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO
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Temporary closure of trails due to increased bear activity

In coordination with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), the Municipality of Anchorage Department of Parks and Recreation and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are temporarily closing several trails
Colorado, Northwest DO
a graphic of a map showing where in the BLM White River Field Office is under emergency closure due to a fire

BLM Colorado issues emergency closure for public lands in Rio Blanco County

The Bureau of Land Management White River Field Office has issued a public closure for firefighter and public safety in the vicinity of the Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, Aug. 5, 2025.
New Mexico
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Proposed reinstatement of BLM New Mexico terminated oil and gas leases: NMNM 134884; NMNM 134885; NMNM 141886

In accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement of terminated competitive oil and gas leases from Blackbeard Operating, LLC.
Proposed Reinstatement of BLM New Mexico Terminated Oil and Gas Leases: NMNM 13…
Montana-Dakotas
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Reinstatement of terminated oil and gas lease in Williams County, ND

Sapazi Holdings, LLC and TDB Resources LP filed a timely petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease NDMT105396602 (NDM 105578) for land in Williams County, North Dakota.
Reinstatement of terminated oil and gas lease in Williams County, ND
Montana-Dakotas
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Lands to be offered for competitive lease sale in Mercer County, ND

Federal coal resources in lands in Mercer County, North Dakota, will be offered for competitive lease by sealed bid in accordance with the provisions of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended.
Lands to be offered for competitive lease sale in Mercer County, ND
Nevada
One group of wild horses grazing at a herd management area, part of the Callaghan Complex in central Nevada, March 20, 2024.

BLM seeks input on wild horse management plan for central Nevada

The preliminary environmental assessment analyzes the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects from implementing the herd management area plan including population control.

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