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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Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO
Screenshot of the Silver Valley Motorized Route Designations Map

BLM updates Silver Valley Motorized Route Designations map in north Idaho

BLM updates Silver Valley Motorized Route Designations map in north Idaho
Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO
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BLM temporarily closes recreation parking sites for improvement projects in north Idaho

BLM temporarily closes recreation parking sites for improvement projects
Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Cottonwood FO
Sign for Pink House Recreation Site

BLM Idaho renovating Pink House Recreation Site to enhance community recreation experience in Clearwater County

BLM Idaho renovating Pink House Recreation Site to enhance community recreation experience in Clearwater County
Idaho
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Establishment of new recreation fee areas on public lands managed by the Shoshone Field Office

The BLM Shoshone Field Office will establish a new expanded amenity-fee program for recreation areas.
Establishment of new recreation fee areas on public lands managed by the Shosho…
Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO
Woody debris and snow cover the forested roadway

Section of Tiger Gulch Road temporarily closed due to storm damage in north Idaho

Section of Tiger Gulch Road temporarily closed due to storm damage in north Idaho
Idaho
BLM-managed public lands in Caribou County, Idaho. BLM photograph.

BLM accepting nominations for geothermal development in Idaho

The Bureau of Land Management is accepting nominations of Idaho public lands for competitive geothermal leasing for the geothermal lease sale tentatively scheduled for November 2027. All nominations must be received by June 30, 2026. Nominations received after this deadline will be processed for a future lease sale.
Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO
Trees and debris fallen across motorized route

Section of West Fork Pine Creek route temporarily closed due to storm damage in north Idaho

Section of West Fork Pine Creek route temporarily closed due to storm damage in north Idaho
Idaho
Bull elk in Zinc Spur Hailey

BLM temporarily restricts off-highway vehicle use to protect wildlife in the Wood River Valley

The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office is implementing off-highway vehicle and conditional seasonal restrictions in the Wood River Valley to reduce impacts to wintering herds of deer and elk. No OHVs will be allowed in the identified areas from Jan. 1–April 30, 2026.
Idaho
Downed trees and flooding damage at Killarney Lake Recreation Area due to storm.

BLM Killarney Lake in north Idaho temporary closed due to storm-related damage

The Bureau of Land Management has temporarily closed Killarney Lake recreation site due to downed trees, flooding, boat dock and ramp damage caused by high winds during this week’s Pineapple Express storm.
Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO
tracks through sage and snow

Stinking Springs and Egin areas seasonal winter closure provides protection and winter range for wildlife

BLM and IDFG has temporarily closed the Stinking Springs area near the South Fork of the Snake River to all motorized vehicles and human entry to support wildlife survival rates.
Idaho
BLM-managed public lands in Caribou County, Idaho. BLM photograph.

BLM approves parcels for geothermal leasing in southern Idaho

The Bureau of Land Management Idaho State Office has issued decisions to offer 18 parcels for competitive geothermal lease in southern Idaho, subject to appropriate stipulations to protect natural resource values.

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