Public Input & Actions

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management reminds claimants who wish to retain mining claims on public lands through the 2026 assessment year to pay a Maintenance Fee or file a Maintenance Fee Waiver Certification (Small Miner’s Waiver) on or before Sept. 2, to prevent the mining claim from being declared forfeit and void.

As of July 28, the White Sage Fire is 59,070 acres and 83% contained.

The Arizona Strip District is rescinding the fire area closure near Vermilion Cliffs National Monument related to the White Sage Fire.

The Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2025 Pancake Herd Management Area wild horse gather near Ely, Nev., on July 27, 2024.

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on a draft environmental analysis for a proposed sensory nature trail at Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area in Lorton, Virginia.

This Order withdraws, subject to valid existing rights, approximately 285 acres of Federal lands from settlement, sale, location, and entry under the general land laws.

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a final plan for the proposed New York Canyon gen-tie transmission line project.

The Gila District rescinded fire restrictions in Apache and Navajo counties effective July 25, 2025.

The Bureau of Land Management is reopening some public lands and closing other areas in Mesa County because of fire activity in the area. The order is effective immediately and will remain in effect until the Turner Gulch and Wright Draw Fires are declared controlled or until this order is rescinded. This emergency closure is necessary to ensure public and firefighter safety during firefighting activities and initial suppression rehabilitation efforts.

The BLM is seeking public comment on a draft environmental analysis of a proposed Mine Plan of Operations for the continued operations of five mines within the Mark Twain National Forest.

SUSANVILLE, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is issuing seasonal fire restrictions effective today for public lands in Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra, Siskiyou and Shasta counties in California and Washoe County, Nevada, due to wildland fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round, statewide fire prevention order. The fire orders for Applegate and Eagle Lake field offices will remain in effect until further notice.