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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), under the Interior Department, has issued an amended order to manage certain public lands in Alaska. Originally set by Public Land Order (PLO) 7899 on January 19, 2021, the lands will now remain closed until April 19, 2021, to allow for orderly administration. On that date, the lands will be open for activities such as mining and leasing, following federal land laws and procedures. Any breaches of these conditions before this date will not be recognized by the United States government.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Colorado is announcing public meetings of the Northwest Resource Advisory Council for 2025. These meetings will take place on February 6, May 7, and August 20, with field tours scheduled on May 6 and August 19. The meetings will be held at BLM offices in Meeker, Grand Junction, and Craig, Colorado, and will also be accessible virtually through Zoom. The council will discuss issues like carbon sequestration, shooting sports, and land management projects, with opportunities for public comments and participation.

The Bureau of Land Management, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, is hosting public meetings and field tours through the California Desert District Advisory Council. These events, scheduled for March 28–29, July 11–12, and November 14–15, 2025, will take place at the BLM California Desert District Office in Palm Springs, California. The council meetings will cover various topics related to planning and managing public lands, and members of the public are invited to participate, although they must arrange their own transportation and meals. Virtual participation options will also be available, and there will be opportunities for public comments during each meeting.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service have announced the availability of the Records of Decision for a new Resource Management Plan for parts of the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah. This plan includes immediate changes for BLM lands and amendments for Forest Service lands to enhance management and conservation efforts. The plan was developed with input from the public, state, local, and tribal entities and focuses on protecting the area's natural and cultural resources. Both departments have addressed and resolved protests and concerns from the Governor of Utah regarding the plan.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that new plats of survey for certain lands in California will be officially filed 30 days from the publication date, unless there are protests. These surveys, requested by organizations like the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are important for managing the lands. Protests must be submitted in writing within 30 days to the BLM California State Office; any submissions received afterward won't be considered. If protests are filed before the official date, the filing will be paused until all protests are resolved.

The Department of the Interior has issued an order that partially revokes 11 Public Land Orders affecting approximately 9.7 million acres of public lands in Alaska. The affected lands were previously reserved for study and classification but are no longer needed for those purposes. These lands will be open for public land use and mining claims starting February 18, 2021, following existing laws and regulations. The decision aligns with recommendations from the Kobuk-Seward Peninsula Resource Management Plan, and previous Public Land Orders No. 6477 and 6559 will be superseded by this new order.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced a virtual public meeting for the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee (BENM MAC) on March 31, 2021. The meeting will cover topics like management planning for the Bears Ears National Monument, wood-cutting, harvesting, and other relevant issues. A public comment period will be available, allowing participants to share their views, although there may be time limits depending on the number of speakers. Meeting minutes will be available for public review at the Canyon Country District Office and on the BENM MAC web page within 90 days after the meeting.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released a Record of Decision (ROD) for managing Greater Sage-Grouse habitats in Utah. Over a decade, the BLM has conducted planning and environmental impact analyses that they believe adequately address the conservation needs of the Sage-Grouse without requiring new land-use plans. The ROD, which confirms decisions made in 2019, is not open to appeals or protests. Interested parties can review the decision online or at the Utah BLM office.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released the Records of Decision (RODs) for the updated Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendments focused on conserving Greater Sage-Grouse habitats in Colorado and Oregon. These updates are part of a wider effort that involves ten states, tribal governments, and local communities to protect the species and its environment. The BLM made minor adjustments from the proposed plans to resolve issues raised by some states and to ensure a consistent conservation approach. The RODs are now effective and available online for public review.

The United States Department of Agriculture has decided to withdraw its plan to create an environmental impact statement regarding old-growth forest management across the National Forest System. This means they will not be moving forward with evaluating the potential effects of the proposed changes to how old-growth forests are handled. The decision not to pursue this plan was officially announced by the Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture. For more information, individuals can contact Jennifer McRae, the Planning Team Leader.