Press Releases

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National Office

BLM Seeks Public Input on Proposed Guidance for Renewable Energy on BLM Public Lands

WASHINGTON, D.C. ­– The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on draft guidance to promote the use of wind and solar energy on public lands.

Southern Nevada DO

Temporary closure of certain public land for the 2021 SNORE Laughlin Rage at the River OHV Race

LAS VEGAS, NV The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administra

California, Northern California DO

BLM planning prescribed fires in Shasta, Siskiyou counties

Alaska

BLM Releases Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Scoping Report

The Bureau of Land Management today released a scoping report that documents the results of the 60-day public scoping period for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program.  
Montana-Dakotas

Continued drought impacts Public Land grazing in Eastern Montana

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – Bureau of Land Management Miles City Field Office range managers are concerned about the ongoing drought conditions which worsened through the 2021 growing season, resulting i

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO

Christmas tree and firewood permits available in Monte Vista

MONTE VISTA, Colo.

Idaho

Bureau of Land Management resumes annual bald eagle count on Lake Coeur d’Alene

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho 

Idaho

BLM protects upper 8th Street in foothills with annual winter road closure

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management would like to remind the public of the annual seasonal road closure of upper 8th Street in the Boise Foothills to prevent road damage during w

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely District accepting applications for seasonal firefighters

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District is accepting applications for temporary seasonal firefighters. The application period opens Dec.

Southern Nevada DO

Temporary Closure of Certain Public Lands near Jean, Nevada for the 2021 Mint 400

LAS VEGASThe Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office announces the temp

California, Northern California DO

BLM announces seasonal and construction closures on Bizz Johnson Trail

California, Central California DO

BLM Bishop Field Office offers online Christmas tree cutting permits

California, Central California DO

BLM Bakersfield Field Office lifts some seasonal fire restrictions

Southwest DO

Durango area seasonal wildlife closures begin December 1

Carson City DO, Stillwater FO

The Bureau of Land Management approves Dixie Meadows Geothermal Project

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Stillwater Field Office has approved the Dixie Meadows Geothermal Development Project.

California, Mother Lode FO

BLM reduces risk of wildland fire with controlled burn in the ‘Inimim Forest