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
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Draft EA, public hearing, and request for comment for Navajo Transitional Energy Co. proposed lease modification

The BLM and OSMRE announce that a draft environmental assessment is available.
Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO, Malta FO
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Dry Fork Road reopens; some construction activities continue

The Dry Fork Road in south Phillips County, Montana, reopened to through-traffic, today, Bureau of Land Management officials with the Malta Field Office announced.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Worland FO
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BLM Wyoming alerts public to three active wildfires in Worland area

BLM is advising the public of three active wildfires burning on private, state, and BLM-administered lands within the Worland Field Office area.
Utah
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Public meeting for the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council (Council) will meet as follows.
Public meeting for the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council
Oregon-Washington
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Campfire restrictions increase to Stage 3 on Wild portion of Lower Rogue River

The recent heat wave, along with extremely dry fuel conditions, have prompted officials to increase campfire restrictions on those lands located within the boundaries of the Wild section of the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
Nevada
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BLM approves Castle Gold for continued exploration near Tonopah

With this approval, Allegiant Gold Ltd., can expand their previously approved exploration of less than 5 total modified acres to about 50 total modified acres within the same project area.
Colorado
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Gunnison Field Office enters Stage 2 fire restrictions

Stage 2 fire restrictions go into effect August 15, 2025, for all public lands administered by the BLM Gunnison Field Office within the boundaries of Gunnison, Hinsdale, Saguache, San Juan, Ouray, and Montrose counties.
Colorado
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BLM Colorado modifies land closure in Rio Blanco County

The Bureau of Land Management is reopening a portion of public lands in Rio Blanco county while keeping other identified lands closed due to recent activity on the Lee Fire.
Colorado
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Proposed reinstatement of terminated oil and gas leases

Longs Peak Resources, LLC, Las Animas Leasing, Inc., and Bison IV Properties Colorado, LLC, filed a petition for reinstatement of competitive oil and gas leases, located in Las Animas and Weld Counties, Colorado.
Proposed reinstatement of terminated oil and gas leases
Nevada
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Notice of intent to prepare an EIS for the proposed South Railroad Mine Project

The BLM Elko District, Tuscarora Field Office, Elko, NV, intends to prepare an environmental impact statement to consider the effects of authorizing Gold Standard Ventures Inc.'s South Railroad Mine Project.
Notice of intent to prepare an EIS for the proposed South Railroad Mine Project
Oregon-Washington
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BLM issues decision on Last Chance timber project

The Medford District, Grants Pass Field Office is issuing the third decision on the revised Last Chance Forest Management Environment Assessment.

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