CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office leased 4 parcels totaling 2,443.11acres for $6,725,713 in total receipts for its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.
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BLM issues final analysis for the Dry Creek Trona Mine
The BLM issued the final environmental impact statement analyzing the proposed Dry Creek Trona Mine Project south of Green River in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The 30-day public review period will start Feb. 28, 2025.
Protect Wyoming’s public lands from illegal dumping
The Bureau of Land Management is urging the public to help combat illegal dumping on public lands, a widespread issue that degrades natural resources, threatens wildlife, and imposes significant cleanup costs on taxpayers.
Ruth Miller begins appointment as BLM Lander field manager
Miller comes to us from the BLM Montana/Dakotas State Office. In her new position, she oversees the management of approximately 2.5 million acres of public land in central Wyoming.
BLM WY State Office shifts to appointment system for public room use
The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office has implemented a call ahead appointment system to allow for a more streamlined use of the public room.
Free mapping program to help Americans navigate BLM public lands
There’s a new tool for recreationists planning visits to public lands. The Free National Mobile Map Package Program allows anyone to access maps so they have the information they need to get outside, even when they are offline
BLM, USDA Forest Service announce 2025 grazing fees
The federal grazing fee for 2025 remains $1.35 per animal unit month for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.35 per head month for lands managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
BLM issues decision on Uinta Wind Energy Road Access Project
The Bureau of Land Management’s Kemmerer Field Office has issued a decision record and finding of no significant impact for Uinta Wind Energy LLC’s Wind Farm Project.
BLM affirms analysis of June 2022 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming
Today the Bureau of Land Management issued a decision and Finding of No Significant Impact resulting from the court-ordered additional analysis of 81 parcels sold during the June 2022 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming.
BLM cleans up multiple illegal dumpsites in Big Horn and Washakie counties
Approximately 125,000 pounds of garbage were removed from more than 40 acres of public lands. The cleanups were conducted by contractors qualified to remove hazardous materials and other potential hazards.
BLM Newcastle to burn slash piles in Crook and Weston counties
The Bureau of Land Management Newcastle Field Office plans to burn slash piles this winter on BLM-administered public lands in Crook and Weston counties. Burning may continue as conditions permit through April 2025.
BLM closes Muddy Mountain Road for the winter
The Bureau of Land Management closed the Muddy Mountain Road for the winter, effective Dec. 31, 2024.
BLM Pinedale and Kemmerer Field Offices announce big game winter range closures
BLM Kemmerer & Pinedale Field Offices will close public big game winter ranges to motorized vehicles Jan. 1–Apr. 30, 2025, to protect wildlife during harsh winter months. Non-motorized access allowed.
BLM seeks public input on Lucky Star Wind Transmission Line Project
The BLM’s Rawlins Field Office initiated a 15-day public scoping period prior to preparing an environmental assessment for the Lucky Star Wind Transmission Line Project in Carbon and Albany counties.
BLM updates management plan for Rock Springs Field Office
BLM today announces a decision for management of the Rock Springs Field Office in Wyoming.
BLM approves Two Rivers wind energy project
The BLM Rawlins Field Office today issued a decision record approving the Two Rivers wind energy project on 4,507 acres of BLM-managed land near Medicine Bow and Rock River in Carbon and Albany counties.
BLM invites public participation in Nebraska land use plan revision process
The BLM is offering in-person public meetings in Scottsbluff and Valentine, Neb., to provide information and solicit feedback during the Draft RMP comment period.
Shoreline restored at Hogan Reservoir near Cody
Visitors to the Hogan and Luce Recreation Area near Cody will notice an improved, safer shoreline, new rock fishing pier and other improvements.
BLM holds December 2024 sale for Wyoming oil and gas leases
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office held a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering 51 parcels covering 60,427 acres in Wyoming.
BLM to hold public meetings on proposed Newcastle land use plan revision
The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a series of public meetings in January where people can learn more about the Draft Newcastle and Nebraska Resource Management Plans (RMP) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
BLM updates overnight fees at Lander-area campgrounds
In order to keep up with increasing demand, while allowing us to continue to provide high quality services, we're raising overnight fees at three campgrounds in the Lander Field Office area, effective May 1, 2025.
BLM Pinedale and Kemmerer Field Office seeks volunteers for bald eagle survey
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale and Kemmerer Field Office is seeking volunteers to assist with a national mid-winter bald eagle survey on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.
BLM seeks public comment on wild horse gentling and adoption partnership
The BLM completed scoping in Oct. 2024 and is now seeking public comment.
BLM reevaluates Muddy Mountain Road closure, keeps road open until further notice
The Bureau of Land Management has reevaluated its decision to close Muddy Mountain Road on Dec. 2 following an assessment of weather forecasts for the Casper area. The road will remain open until further notice.
BLM Casper to burn slash piles in Natrona County
The Bureau of Land Management plans to burn slash piles this winter in Natrona County. The pile burns will reduce material accumulated from previous fuels reduction projects.