Announcements

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Eastern States, Southeastern States DO
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BLM seeks initial input for September 2025 oil and gas lease sales in Louisiana, Michigan, and Mississippi

The BLM Eastern States State Office today opened a public scoping period to receive public input on six oil and gas parcels that may be included in a September 2025 lease sale in Louisiana, Michigan, and Mississippi.
Eastern States, Lower Potomac FO
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BLM seeks input for proposed vegetation treatments in Virginia and Maryland

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment evaluating potential impacts of removing excess vegetation from approximately 1,212 public acres in Maryland and Virginia. 
Eastern States, Southeastern States DO
A view of the new walking trail connecting the Jupiter Ilet Lighthouse ONA to the village of Tequestra, Florida

New connectivity trail to improve public access, walkability between Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA, Village of Tequesta

The BLM and Village of Tequesta will open a connectivity trail following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 17 at 5:30 pm.
Eastern States, Northeastern States DO
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BLM extends comment period on environmental analysis for oil and gas leasing in Ohio

MILWAUKEE, Wisc.

Eastern States, Southeastern States DO
Coal Seam

BLM to review potential impacts of proposed metallurgical coal leasing in Alabama

FALLS CHURCH, Va.

Eastern States, Southeastern States DO
A view of Tract 37 in Simpson County Mississippi. In the foreground metal fencing and an open gate can be seen. Beyond it lies a field with power lines running over it, on each side of the clearing are wooded areas.

BLM plans non-competitive land sale in Mississippi

The Bureau of Land Management plans to sell certain public lands in Simpson County, Miss., to resolve a decades-long inadvertent unauthorized use.

Eastern States, Southeastern States DO
Silhouette of a pumping oil rig at sunset.

BLM holds March 2024 sale for Mississippi oil and gas leases

Falls Church, Va. – The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States State Office held a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering three parcels covering 91 acres in Mississippi.

Eastern States, Southeastern States DO
Girl riding horse along fence line.

2024 Wild Horse and Burro schedule

The schedule of Wild Horse and burro adoption events throughout BLM Eastern States for 2024. Updated 18 June, 2024.