Press Releases

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California, Northern California DO

Spring Branch Road improvements require temporary closure

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

BLM seeks public input regarding grant application

SALMON, Idaho—The BLM Salmon Field Office is seeking public input for an application for Recreational Vehicle Fund grants from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreatio

California, Central California DO

BLM to reduce wildland fire risk for Case Mountain giant sequoias

California, California Desert DO

BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Dos Palmas Preserve to reduce wildfire risk

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Agencies seek public input on plan to manage Franklin and Wasson Wild and Scenic Rivers

Joint News Release
BLM Coos Bay District

New Mexico, Farmington FO

BLM Taos finalizes the Horsethief Mesa Travel Management Plan

TAOS, N.M.

Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management concludes the FY2022 Nevada Wild Horse Range Wild Horse and Burro Gather

LAS VEGAS – The Pahrump Field Office concluded the FY2022 Nevada Wild Horse Range Wild Horse and Burro Gather near Tonopah, Nev., on January 3, 2022.

Utah

BLM invites the public to comment on proposal for Pine Valley Water Supply Project

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites the public to review and comment on a draft environmental impact statement and proposal by the Central Iron County Wa

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM to hold virtual information forum on solar proposals

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management’s Phoenix District will host a virtual information forum on January 20 to share information and receive public input on applications for sol

Wyoming

Trails Center to host archiving workshop Saturday

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM to continue prescribed fire operations near San Pedro

TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Office will continue prescribed burn operations near San Pedro, N.M., throughout the month of January.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM to reinstate 14-day stay limit at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area

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National Office

BLM releases annual plan for wild horse and burro gathers and fertility control operations

The Bureau of Land Management plans to increase wild horse and burro gather and fertility control operations in Fiscal Year 2022 to reduce the risk of starvation, thirst, and habitat destruction as

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM, State reclaim abandoned mine near Cody

CODY, Wyoming — The Bureau of Land Management partnered with the State of Wyoming in 2021 to reclaim a hazardous mine near Cody, improving public safety and the health of public lands.

National Office

Bureau of Land Management Takes Next Steps to Protect Chaco Canyon

The Bureau of Land Management 

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM Carson City District will burn slash piles in Alpine and Storey Counties

Carson City, Nev. – Weather conditions permitting, the Bureau of Land Management Carson City District is scheduled on or about Thurs, Jan.

Utah, Canyon Country DO, Moab FO

BLM completes Pack Creek Fire restoration work on all impacted BLM lands

MOAB, Utah — Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire personnel have completed the initial restoration work for the Pack Creek Fire on all 131 acres of BLM-managed lands impacted by th

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Seguin, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Seguin, Texas, Feb. 4-5, at the Seguin Events Center.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO

BLM starts annual seasonal closures in the South Hills

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s Burley Field Office will implement its annual seasonal motorized travel closure in the South Hills area Sunday, Jan.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on Hult Reservoir & Dam safety project

Springfield, Ore.

Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

BLM releases new plan to conserve Sand Creek Desert in southeast Idaho

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management Upper Snake Field Office has released a plan to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, improve and protect crucial wildlife habitat,

Northwest DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks comment on a proposed sale and plan amendment

MEEKER, Colo.