BLM Wyoming Hosts Public Viewings of Planning 2.0 Webinar

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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming invites members of the public to view an informational Planning 2.0 webinar on Monday, March 21 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at BLM offices across the state.

In February, the BLM published the new planning approach in a proposed rule in the Federal Register taking a major step forward in its Planning 2.0 initiative to modernize the planning process and increase public involvement in the management of 245 million acres of public lands the agency directs.

The main purpose of the webinar is to help inform public comment on the proposed rule. The BLM is accepting public comments on the proposed rule thru April 25, 2016. Comments can be submitted by completing an electronic form at www.regulations.gov, visitors can use the search term “Resource Management Planning" to quickly access the proposed rule.

The new Planning 2.0 approach will make future land-use planning more collaborative, transparent, and effective. The changes will increase opportunities for early engagement by state and local governments, Tribes and other stakeholders in BLM's land-use decision-making while adopting a broader landscape-scale, science-based approach to managing public lands and incorporate modern technology into the agency's planning process. The public is welcome to visit any of the following BLM offices on March 21, 2016 to view the Planning 2.0 webinar.

Buffalo Field Office
1425 Fort St.
Buffalo, WY 82834
307-684-1100

Casper Field Office
2987 Prospector Dr.
Casper, WY 82604
307-261-7600

Cody Field Office
1002 Blackburn St.
Cody, WY 82414
307-578-5900

Kemmerer Field Office
430 North Hwy. 189
Kemmerer, WY 83101
307-828-4500

Lander Field Office
1335 Main St.
Lander, WY 82520
307-332-8400

Newcastle Field Office
1101 Washington Blvd.
Newcastle, WY 82701
307-746-6600

Pinedale Field Office
1625 West Pine St.
Pinedale, WY 82941
307-367-5300

Rawlins Field Office
1300 North Third
Rawlins, WY 82301
307-328-4200

Rock Springs Field Office
280 Hwy. 191 North
Rock Springs, WY 82901
307-352-0256

Worland Field Office
101 South 23rd
Worland, WY 82401
307-347-5100

Wyoming State Office
5353 Yellowstone Rd.
Cheyenne, WY 82003
307-775-6256

Visitors are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes early so they can sign-in. Government issued identification (i.e. state issued driver's license) must be presented by each adult visitor to gain access to the building. For additional information on Planning 2.0, visit the BLM's Planning 2.0 website.


The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.