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Federal wildlife and lands watch

Wildlife and land decisions,
open for public review.

This watch groups open notices involving wildlife, habitat, endangered species, forests, parks and other public lands. Inclusion does not establish population decline, habitat damage or a final land-management decision.

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WHAT THIS INDEX IS FOR

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Use this page to locate current species, habitat and land-management records and verify the affected area, proposed action and evidentiary basis.

Who may want to review: Wildlife, conservation, recreation, tribal and public-lands organizations.

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  1. 01

    Which species, habitat, management unit or land area is named?

  2. 02

    Is the agency proposing a designation, plan, permit, finding or information collection?

  3. 03

    Where are the biological assessment, map, alternatives and consultation materials?

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Closes todayJul 29, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Wildlife and public landsNoticePublished Jun 29, 2026

Notice of Public Comments on Section 133 of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act

Section 133 of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act requires the Secretaries, after public notice and comment, to establish pilot protocols at not fewer than 10 land management units under the jurisdiction of each Secretary to model recreation use patterns, including low-use recreation activities and dispersed recreation activities, that may not be effectively measured by existing general and opportunistic survey and monitoring protocols. Through this notice, the agencies request…

Automated evidence noteAgency notice

The agency supplied a public-comment deadline for this notice. Read the controlling dates, scope and requested information before deciding whether it is relevant.

Who may want to review

Conservation, wildlife and public-lands organizations

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Agency
Agriculture Department · Forest Service
Docket
Not supplied in API metadata
Geography
Check controlling noticeNo state identified in title
Document
2026-13095
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2 days leftJul 31, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Wildlife and public landsNoticePublished Jul 16, 2026

National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions

The National Park Service is soliciting electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before July 4, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places.

Automated evidence noteAgency notice

The agency supplied a public-comment deadline for this notice. Read the controlling dates, scope and requested information before deciding whether it is relevant.

Who may want to review

National: conservation, wildlife and public-lands organizations

Next verifiable step

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Agency
Interior Department · National Park Service
Docket
NPS-WASO-NRNHL-DTS#-43244 · PPWOCRADI0, PCU00RP14.R50000
Geography
NationalNamed in document title
Document
2026-14332
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2 days leftJul 31, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Wildlife and public landsProposed RulePublished Jul 1, 2026

Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Public Notice and Comment for Standards, Criteria, and Guidance Applicable to Forest Service Programs

The United States Department of Agriculture (Department) is proposing to amend regulations governing the Directive System for the United States Forest Service (Forest Service or Agency); the scope of notice and comment requirements for the formulation of standards, criteria, and guidelines applicable to Forest Service programs; and associated agency procedures. These amendments enhance Agency employees' discretion to allow innovation in program implementation to account for the unique ecological conditions of affe…

Automated evidence noteProposed rule

The agency is requesting input before a rule is finalized. The proposal, supporting analysis and implementation questions are contained in the official docket.

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Conservation, wildlife and public-lands organizations

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Agency
Agriculture Department · Forest Service
Docket
Not supplied in API metadata
Geography
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Document
2026-13281
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Wildlife and public landsNoticePublished Jun 1, 2026

Agency Information Collection Activities; Programmatic Clearance for NPS-Sponsored Public Surveys

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing to renew an information collection without change.

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The agency supplied a public-comment deadline for this notice. Read the controlling dates, scope and requested information before deciding whether it is relevant.

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Agency
Interior Department · National Park Service
Docket
NPS-WASO-NRSS-SSB-NPS0042581 · PPWONRANDE2, PMP00E105.YP0000 · OMB Control Number 1024-0224
Geography
Check controlling noticeNo state identified in title
Document
2026-10857
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9 days leftAug 7, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Wildlife and public landsNoticePublished Jul 23, 2026

National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions

The National Park Service is soliciting electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before July 11, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places.

Automated evidence noteAgency notice

The agency supplied a public-comment deadline for this notice. Read the controlling dates, scope and requested information before deciding whether it is relevant.

Who may want to review

National: conservation, wildlife and public-lands organizations

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Agency
Interior Department · National Park Service
Docket
NPS-WASO-NRNHL-DTS#-43313 · PPWOCRADI0, PCU00RP14.R50000
Geography
NationalNamed in document title
Document
2026-14864
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12 days leftAug 10, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Wildlife and public landsNoticePublished Jun 11, 2026

Agency Information Collection Activities: Gathering of Certain Plants or Plant Parts by Federally Recognized Indian Tribes for Traditional Purposes

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing to renew an information collection.

Automated evidence noteAgency notice

The agency supplied a public-comment deadline for this notice. Read the controlling dates, scope and requested information before deciding whether it is relevant.

Who may want to review

Conservation, wildlife and public-lands organizations

Next verifiable step

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Agency
Interior Department · National Park Service
Docket
NPS-WASO-CRPS-NPS0042390 · OMB Control Number 1024-0271 PPWOCRADI0, PPMRSCR1Y.Y00000, P103601 (222)
Geography
Check controlling noticeNo state identified in title
Document
2026-11734
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13 days leftAug 11, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Wildlife and public landsNoticePublished Jun 12, 2026

Agency Information Collection Activities; National Park Service Concessions Forms

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing to renew an information collection.

Automated evidence noteAgency notice

The agency supplied a public-comment deadline for this notice. Read the controlling dates, scope and requested information before deciding whether it is relevant.

Who may want to review

National: conservation, wildlife and public-lands organizations

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Agency
Interior Department · National Park Service
Docket
NPS-WASO-BSD-CONC-NPS0042357 · OMB Control Number 1024-0029 PPWOBSADC0, PPMVSCS1Y.Y00000 (226)
Geography
NationalNamed in document title
Document
2026-11850
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16 days leftAug 14, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Wildlife and public landsNoticePublished Jun 15, 2026

EXPLORE Act Mandated Wilderness Climbing Guidance for National Park Service

The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of draft guidance governing the management of climbing activities in wilderness areas in the National Park System, as mandated by the EXPLORE Act Section 122 (Protecting America's Rock Climbing). Comments are now being accepted from the public, and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies.

Automated evidence noteAgency notice

The agency supplied a public-comment deadline for this notice. Read the controlling dates, scope and requested information before deciding whether it is relevant.

Who may want to review

National: conservation, wildlife and public-lands organizations

Next verifiable step

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Agency
Interior Department · National Park Service
Docket
NPS-WASO-VRP-WS-NPS41952 · Docket No. NPS-2026-0101 · PPWOVPADW0, PPMPRLE1Y.Y00000, 266P103601
Geography
NationalNamed in document title
Document
2026-11959
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16 days leftAug 14, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Wildlife and public landsNoticePublished Jun 15, 2026

National Park Service Level 2 Wilderness Stewardship Policy Review: Director's Order #41

The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public comment on Director's Order #41: Wilderness Stewardship, which provides policy direction for the identification, planning, stewardship, and administration of wilderness managed by the NPS. Comments are now being accepted from the public, and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies.

Automated evidence noteAgency notice

The agency supplied a public-comment deadline for this notice. Read the controlling dates, scope and requested information before deciding whether it is relevant.

Who may want to review

National: conservation, wildlife and public-lands organizations

Next verifiable step

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Agency
Interior Department · National Park Service
Docket
NPS-WASO-VRP-WS · Docket No. NPS-2026-0100 · PPWOVPADW0, PPMPRLE1Y.Y00000, 266P103601
Geography
NationalNamed in document title
Document
2026-11958
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Wildlife and public landsNoticePublished Jun 15, 2026

Policy Review: BLM Manual 6330, Management of BLM Wilderness Study Areas

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on potential updates to BLM Manual 6330--Management of Wilderness Study Areas and is interested in receiving information and recommendations regarding whether updates, clarifications, or other revisions to existing Manual 6330 may be appropriate.

Automated evidence noteAgency notice

The agency supplied a public-comment deadline for this notice. Read the controlling dates, scope and requested information before deciding whether it is relevant.

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Conservation, wildlife and public-lands organizations

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Agency
Interior Department · Land Management Bureau
Docket
A2407-014-004-065516 · #O2509-014-004-125222
Geography
Check controlling noticeNo state identified in title
Document
2026-11952
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Wildlife and public landsNoticePublished Jun 15, 2026

Policy Review: BLM Manual 6320, Considering Lands With Wilderness Characteristics in the BLM Land Use Planning Process

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on potential updates to BLM Manual 6320--Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics in the BLM Land Use Planning Process and is interested in receiving information and recommendations regarding whether updates, clarifications, or other revisions to existing Manual 6320 may be appropriate.

Automated evidence noteAgency notice

The agency supplied a public-comment deadline for this notice. Read the controlling dates, scope and requested information before deciding whether it is relevant.

Who may want to review

Conservation, wildlife and public-lands organizations

Next verifiable step

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Agency
Interior Department · Land Management Bureau
Docket
A2407-014-004-065516 · #O2509-014-004-125222
Geography
Check controlling noticeNo state identified in title
Document
2026-11951
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Wildlife and public landsNoticePublished Jun 15, 2026

Draft Policy and Guidance for Managing Recreational Climbing in BLM-Managed Units of the National Wilderness Preservation System

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing this Draft Statement of Policy to announce updated policy and procedural guidance for managing recreational climbing in BLM-managed units of the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS). This draft guidance, proposed as an update to BLM Manual 6340--Management of Designated Wilderness Areas, incorporates Congressional direction from the Protecting America's Rock Climbing (PARC) Act, as included in section 122 of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Expe…

Automated evidence noteAgency notice

The agency supplied a public-comment deadline for this notice. Read the controlling dates, scope and requested information before deciding whether it is relevant.

Who may want to review

National: conservation, wildlife and public-lands organizations

Next verifiable step

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Agency
Interior Department · Land Management Bureau
Docket
A2407-014-004-065516 · #O2509-014-004-125222
Geography
NationalNamed in document title
Document
2026-11950
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16 days leftAug 14, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Wildlife and public landsNoticePublished Jun 15, 2026

Policy Review: BLM Manual 6340, Management of Designated Wilderness Areas

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on potential updates to BLM Manual 6340--Management of Designated Wilderness Areas and is interested in receiving information and recommendations regarding whether updates, clarifications, or other revisions to existing Manual 6340 may be appropriate.

Automated evidence noteAgency notice

The agency supplied a public-comment deadline for this notice. Read the controlling dates, scope and requested information before deciding whether it is relevant.

Who may want to review

Conservation, wildlife and public-lands organizations

Next verifiable step

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Agency
Interior Department · Land Management Bureau
Docket
A2407-014-004-065516 · #O2509-014-004-125222
Geography
Check controlling noticeNo state identified in title
Document
2026-11949
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19 days leftAug 17, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Wildlife and public landsNoticePublished Jul 16, 2026

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Grazing Management: Range Improvement Agreements and Permits Materials

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is requesting to extend an approved information collection.

Automated evidence noteAgency notice

The agency supplied a public-comment deadline for this notice. Read the controlling dates, scope and requested information before deciding whether it is relevant.

Who may want to review

Conservation, wildlife and public-lands organizations

Next verifiable step

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Agency
Interior Department · Land Management Bureau
Docket
A2407-014-004-065516, #O2509-014-004-125222 · 267.LLHQ220000.L10200000.PK0000
Geography
Check controlling noticeNo state identified in title
Document
2026-14349
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19 days leftAug 17, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Wildlife and public landsNoticePublished Jul 16, 2026

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans Allotments

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes extending an information collection.

Automated evidence noteAgency notice

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Alaska: conservation, wildlife and public-lands organizations

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Agency
Interior Department · Land Management Bureau
Docket
A2407-014-004-065516, #O2509-014-004-125222 · LLAK980200 L14100000.HM0000 234
Geography
AlaskaNamed in document title
Document
2026-14342
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