Announcements

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Announcements by region.
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Arizona, Safford FO
saguaro cactus, cottonwood trees, and other vegetation with rocky canyon walls in the distance

BLM seeks input on plans to modernize management of Arizona recreation sites

The Bureau of Land Management Arizona seeks public comments on six draft Recreation Business Plans from Sept. 6, 2024, to Oct. 21, 2024.
Arizona, Lower Sonoran FO
Fire restrictions graphic

BLM lifts seasonal fire restrictions in central Arizona

On Thursday, Aug. 22, the BLM will lift all seasonal fire restrictions for public lands administered by the Phoenix District Office, including BLM lands in Maricopa, northern Pinal, western Pima, and Yavapai counties.
Arizona, Safford FO
Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area with sandy dunes.

BLM announces temporary maintenance closure of natural hot tubs in Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area

The Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area hot tubs will be closed from August 19 through August 22, 2024.
Arizona, Lake Havasu FO
group of wild burros

BLM to gather wild burros near Lake Havasu City

The Bureau of Land Management will begin gathering wild burros this week in response to public safety concerns along State Route 95 just north of Lake Havasu City.
Arizona, Gila DO
solar array in the desert with mountains in the background.

BLM invites public to virtual forum for Calypte Solar Project

The Bureau of Land Management will host a virtual forum to share information and receive public input on a right-of-way application for the proposed Calypte Solar Project in Graham County.
Arizona, Phoenix DO
a brown, wooden sign with yellow letters reads Coconino National Forest

Oct. 16: BLM, Forest Service to hold public meeting on requested withdrawal for Oak Creek Canyon in the Coconino National Forest

The Bureau of Land Management is announcing a public meeting on a proposal from the U.S. Forest Service to protect more than 10,000 acres of land in the Coconino National Forest.
Arizona, Yuma FO
A large solar array in the California Desert with mountains in the background.

August 14: BLM to hold public meeting about proposed Elisabeth Solar Project

The BLM will host a public meeting on August 14 from 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Arizona, Phoenix DO
a brown, wooden sign with yellow letters reads Coconino National Forest

BLM seeks input on protections for Coconino National Forest’s Oak Creek Canyon

The BLM is announcing a public comment period and a public meeting on a proposal from the U.S. Forest Service to protect more than 10,000 acres of land in the Coconino National Forest.
Arizona, Arizona Strip DO
California Condors circling Vermilion Cliffs NatMon

Sept. 28: Watch four California condors take their first flights in the wild during the 28th annual public condor release

The Peregrine Fund and the Bureau of Land Management Vermilion Cliffs National Monument are hosting a celebration on National Public Lands Day by releasing four captive-bred California condors.
Arizona, Lake Havasu FO
a lake with grassy islands and distant mountains

BLM seeks input on proposed lease for Havasu Riviera Marina

The Bureau of Land Management seeks comments on a proposal from Arizona State Parks & Trails to lease approximately 17 acres of public lands for operation and expansion of the Havasu Riviera Marina.
Arizona, Phoenix DO
A brown, wooden sign reads Tonto National Forest Boundary US Department of Agriculture

BLM announces protections for Tonto National Forest lands near Superior, Arizona

The BLM is announcing protections for 276 acres of public lands in Tonto National Forest located entirely within corporate limits of the Town of Superior as requested by the U.S. Forest Service.