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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is finalizing new rules to protect natural resources and ensure public safety on lands managed by the Colorado River Valley, Grand Junction, and Kremmling Field Offices, as well as the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area in Colorado. These rules include regulations on camping, campfires, target shooting, and mechanized travel, with specific restrictions depending on the location to address concerns such as resource damage, wildlife disruption, and public safety. The rules will take effect on January 18, 2025, and exempt certain federal, state, or local officers acting within their official duties. Violating these rules could lead to fines and imprisonment.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d'Alene Field Office in Idaho will start charging day-use fees at Mica Bay Boater Park, Killarney Lake Campground and Access, and Huckleberry Campground, starting July 10, 2025. These fees will help maintain the facilities and improve services as a result of increased visitor use and operating costs. The fees will begin at $5 per day for a group of up to 10 individuals or one vehicle, and are set to increase gradually over the next four years, reaching $10 per day by 2029. The proposal was reviewed and approved by the BLM Idaho Resource Advisory Council, and fee details will be posted on-site and online.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on its request to renew surveys and focus groups used to gather information from visitors and nearby community members of public lands. This information aids in planning decisions related to recreation services. The request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public can send comments or recommendations until January 9, 2025, and the collected data will support the BLM's visitor services planning for three more years.