Press Releases

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National Office

BLM announces $26 million for Ecosystem Restoration

WASHINGTON, DC.

Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM releases analysis of bentonite mining expansion in Big Horn County

CODY, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management has analyzed a proposed bentonite mining expansion project in Big Horn County, ten miles northwest of Lovell.

Nevada

BLM to Host Public Scoping Meetings on Proposed Greenlink West Transmission Line Project

RENO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to a series of public scoping meetings on the proposed Greenlink West Project that would be constructed and opera

Wyoming

BLM Wheatland corral extends closure, pauses wild horse adoptions

Wheatland, Wyo.

Alaska

BLM Announces 20-year Extension for Withdrawal of Lands for Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson Training

The Bureau of Land Management announced today a public land order extension of the Davis Range withdrawal for an additional 20-year period.
Nevada

High Rock Canyon Road has reopened

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. — High Rock Canyon Road is open for the season.

Nevada

Humboldt River Field Office invites volunteers to National Trails Day at Water Canyon Recreation Area

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.  — On June 4, the public is invited to volunteer at Water Canyon Recreation Area and participate in trail maintenance. The event will start at 8 a.m.

National Office

Bureau of Land Management seeks services to expand fertility control efforts for wild horses and burros

As part of its efforts to increase the use of fertility control to slow the growth of wild horse and burro herds on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is seeking new contract services to h

Utah

Free daily dino tours return to BLM’s Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry

HANKSVILLE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Henry Mountains Field Station staff will again offer free 30-to-45-minute guided tours of the Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur

New Mexico, Farmington FO, Taos FO

BLM Taos increases fire restrictions to include limits on target shooting

TAOS, N.M. – Due to increased fire danger and prolonged drought, the BLM has updated Fire Prevention Order # NMF00000-22-01 to state that, “Recreational target shooting within the BLM T

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

The Bureau of Land Management issues Decision on the Spring Mountains Wild Horse & Burro Complex Herd Management Area Plan

LAS VEGAS, NEV. - The Southern Nevada District Office has issued the Decision and Final Herd Management Area Plan for the Spring Mountains Wild Horse and Burro Complex.

Green River DO, Price FO

San Rafael Swell Recreation Advisory Council to host field tour and public meeting

PRICE, Utah — On May 24 and 25, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a field tour and an in-person meeting of the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council (Counci

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Challis FO

BLM’s Joe T. Fallini recreation site to offer scan and pay option for camp fees

CHALLIS, Idaho – Paying for your favorite campsite at the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) popular Joe T. Fallini campground at the Mackay Reservoir will soon be as simple as scanning a QR code.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

BLM’s Shoup Bridge Campground to temporarily close during trailhead construction

SALMON, Idaho – Starting May 16, the Shoup Bridge Campground managed by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Salmon Field Office will close temporarily for restructuring and pa

Idaho

May is Wildfire Awareness Month – act now to prepare for the season ahead!

BOISE, IDAHO – The month of May focuses on wildfire awareness and what you can do to help prevent human-caused fires.

Alaska

Veteran Public Land Manager Steven Cohn Named BLM Alaska State Director

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has named public land manager Steven Cohn as the new Director of the Alaska State Office in Anchorage.
Carson City DO

BLM announces temporary safety closure of public lands for Reno Air Races

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Sierra Front Field Office announces a temporary closure order for a special recreation permit issued to the Reno Air Racing Association.

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM implements fire restrictions in Navajo and Apache counties

HOLBROOK, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Gila District implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions today for BLM-managed land in Navajo and Apache counties.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO

San Luis Valley Field Office enters into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

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