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

BLM Offers American Sign Language Guided Hike on Headwaters Salmon Pass Trail

ARCATA, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is inviting the public to experience the majestic beauty of ancient redwood stands along the Salmon Pass Trail just south of the city of Fortuna in Humboldt County, through a guided hiked featuring American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation.  The hike is designed to expand access to public lands and welcome Deaf and hard-of-hearing community members, as well as anyone interested in a shared outdoor experience.
California

BLM Approves Projects to Improve Forest Health and Reduce Wildfire Risk in the Fall River Valley

ALTURAS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management Applegate Field Office has approved two forest resilience projects in the Fall River Valley, aimed at improving forest health, reducing wildfire risk, and strengthening community preparedness. Work on both projects is expected to begin in fall 2026.
California

BLM announces seasonal fire restrictions in NE California, NW Nevada

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

Closure Set for Forest Service Wild Horse Gather

The Bureau of Land Management has released its decision to issue a temporary closure of specific lands west of the Montgomery Pass Wild Horse Territory to support a U.S. Forest Service wild horse gather targeting animals that are outside the Territory.
California, Northern California DO

BLM Announces Seasonal Fire Restrictions for North Coast Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the US Wildland Fire Service and the Six Rivers National Forest, issued fire restrictions for public lands in Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino counties beginning Sunday, June 28.
California, Northern California DO

BLM Offers One Dollar Firewood Permits in Chester, California

SUSANVILLE, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is offering $1 firewood permits to collect downed trees burned in the 2021 Dixie Fire on BLM-managed public land near the Chester Airport.
California

BLM Announces Seasonal Fire Restrictions on Northwest California Public Lands

REDDING, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the US Wildland Fire Service, is issuing fire restrictions for public lands in Shasta, Tehama, Butte, Siskiyou and Trinity counties beginning Sunday, June 28. These seasonal fire restrictions listed in the fire order will be in place to help prevent wildfire and will remain in effect until further notice. These restrictions are in addition to the year-round statewide fire prevention order.
California

BLM Approves Oil And Gas Management Updates in South-Central California

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management released its decision based on the supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas leasing and development on public lands in portions of Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Ventura counties.
California

BLM APRUEBA ACTUALIZACIONES SOBRE LA GESTIÓN DE PETRÓLEO Y GAS EN EL SUR-CENTRO DE CALIFORNIA

BAKERSFIELD, California – La Oficina de Administración de Tierras publicó su decisión basada en la declaración suplementaria de impacto ambiental para el arrendamiento y desarrollo de petróleo y gas en tierras públicas en partes de los condados de Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Bárbara, Tulare y Ventura.
California

BLM Approves Oil And Gas Management Updates in Central Coast Region

MARINA, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management released its decision based on the supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas leasing and development on public lands in Alameda, Contra Costa, Monterey, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties, and portions of Fresno, Merced and San Joaquin counties.
California

BLM Announces Seasonal Fire Restrictions in the Eastern Sierra

BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the US Wildland Fire Agency, is issuing fire restrictions for all BLM managed lands in Inyo, Mono, and portions of Alpine counties effective Monday, June 22, due to dry conditions and wildland fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round statewide fire prevention order. This seasonal fire order will remain in effect until further notice.