Press Releases

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Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM to conduct prescribed fire projects in the Bighorn Basin

WORLAND, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Wind River/Bighorn Basin District tentatively plans to conduct three prescribed fire projects within the Cody and Worland field office

Nevada

Black Rock Field Office announces the annual temporary closure of the High Rock Canyon Road

WINNEMUCCA, NV – The Black Rock Field Office, Winnemucca District, Bureau of Land Management, will be seasonally closing a portion of the High Rock Canyon Road to vehicle use beginning Monday,

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana-Dakotas Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for positions on two Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) in Montana and the Dakotas.

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

BLM seeks nominations to its Resource Advisory Council

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Western Montana District seeks public nominations for positions on its Resource Advisory Council.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

Egin Lakes Campground begins using online reservations

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The BLM’s Egin Lakes Campground will move to the Recreation.gov reservation system for the 2022

California, Northern California DO

Crews plan pile burning near Magalia, Jan. 18-20

REDDING, Calif.

Northeastern States DO

Stephanie Carman named as new BLM Northeastern States District Manager

MILWAUKEE – Stephanie Carman has been selected as the new district manager for BLM Eastern States’ Northeastern States District. Ms. Carman reported to duty on Dec. 20.

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM seeks seasonal call-when-needed firefighters

SAFFORD, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Gila District is currently recruiting applicants for seasonal call-when-needed wildland firefighters for the 2022 fire season.

California, California Desert DO

BLM approves Oberon Solar Project

Alaska

BLM seeks input on proposed Campbell Creek Science Center fees

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on its proposal to impose new fees and adjust existing fees associated with use of Campbell Creek Science Center (Center) amenities and services by February 9, 2022. The Center has not increased its fees since 2008.
Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO

BLM plans prescribed burn to benefit wildlife at Blanca Wetlands

MONTE VISTA, COLO - The Bur

Utah

San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council to meet virtually

PRICE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management will hold a virtual meeting of the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council on Feb. 16, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

California, Central California DO

The BLM seeks public input on improvements to South Cow Mountain off-highway vehicle area

California, Northern California DO

Volunteers needed for King Range improvement project

Nevada

Humboldt River Field Office is temporarily closing Water Canyon Campground Road

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. — The Humboldt River Field Office is temporarily closing Water Canyon Campground Road due to treacherous driving conditions.

Utah

BLM West Desert District and Salt Lake Field Office to move to new office building

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District and Salt Lake Field Office are pleased to announce relocation to a new office building located at

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM to conduct Desatoya Herd Management Area wild horse gather

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Challis FO

BLM offers reward for information on horse shooting

CHALLIS, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office and BLM Law Enforcement are offering a $2000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of

Nevada

BLM to host virtual public meetings for Greenlink North project January 26-27 

RENO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada State Office (NVSO) invites the public to two virtual workshops on the proposed Greenlink North Project to be held via Zoom

Nevada

The Black Rock Field Office to release Fox and Lake Herd Management Area Wild Horses treated with Fertility Control

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Black Rock Field Office concluded the Fox and Lake Herd Management Area wild horse gather near Gerlach, Nev. on December 17, 2021. 

Alaska

BLM provides update in review of 2020 Integrated Activity Plan for the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will confirm in a status report to be filed today with the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska that it has selected Alternative A (the “No Action” alternative) from the 2020 Integrated Activity Plan Environmental Impact Statement (IAP/EIS) as its “preferred alternative” for further consideration.
Alaska

Bureau of Land Management Alaska Resource Advisory Council to Hold Virtual Meetings

The Bureau of Land Management will hold virtual Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC) meetings on February 8 and May 17, 2022. The public is welcome to attend.