Press Releases

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Arizona, Phoenix DO, Hassayampa FO, Lower Sonoran FO

Interior proposes building 4 new recreational shooting sites near Phoenix

PHOENIX — The U.S.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO

BLM releases plan to address sedimentation at North Sand Hills

KREMMLING, Colo.

Colorado, Northwest DO

BLM’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council meets June 13 in Kremmling

SILT, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday, June 13 in Kremmling at the Allington Inn, 215 Central Ave. 

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Southeastern Oregon Resource Management Plan Amendment Released

VALE, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

June events at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

BAKER CITY, Ore.—The Bureau of Land Management’s National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center will be connecting kids to public lands and America’s natural and cultu

Nevada, Elko DO

The Donner Party, flint, steel and s’mores: California Trail Interpretive Center announces June programs

ELKO, Nev. – Learn about the Donner Party and enjoy s’mores around the campfire at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

Arizona, Gila DO

Prescribed fire planned for Aravaipa Canyon area the week of June 3

SAFFORD, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Safford Field Office and Gila District Fire Management Office will conduct a multiple day prescribed burn in the Aravaipa Can

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Challis FO

Eastern Idaho 4-H Club members to select young wild horses to train

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a 4-H Club wild horse pick up on Wednesday, June 5, at the Eastern Idaho Fairgrounds in Blackfoot at 3 p.m.

Anchorage DO

BLM Alaska seeks public input on Environmental Assessment of Groundwater Monitoring Well

ANCHORAGE, Alaska –The Bureau of Land Management Anchorage Field Office is seeking public comments on a Draft Environmental Assessment of a proposed groundwater monitoring well to

Idaho, Boise DO, Owyhee FO

BLM seeks comments on grazing permit renewal near Silver City

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on the renewal of a grazing permit in the Silver City grazing allotment.

Nevada

BLM to hold oil and gas lease sale July 30, 2019

Reno, Nev. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a competitive oil and gas lease sale on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

Firewood permits available

POCATELLO, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pocatello Field Office and Upper Snake Field Office will issue firewood permits May 31 through Nov.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Artist in Residence Exhibition

MEDFORD, Ore.

Utah

BLM seeks comments on parcels offered in September 2019 oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting American energy security, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer 149 parcels, totaling n

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming Resource Advisory Council calls for nominations by June 14

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The deadline is approaching to submit nominations for the BLM Wyoming Resource Advisory Council (RAC). Completed nominations must be received by June 14.

Southern Nevada DO, Red Rock/Sloan FO

Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station hours change June 1

LAS VEGAS – The Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station hours of operation will change to Friday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting June 1.

California, Northern California DO

BLM accepting public comments on wild horse and burro management

Two brown wild horses stare into the camera.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Record high bid at Honor Farm wild horse and burro adoption

RIVERTON, Wyo. – Fifty-six wild horses and burros gentled by inmate trainers found new homes during the spring adoption at the Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton.

Utah

BLM Utah invites public input on business plans for Monticello and Richfield Field Offices

SALT LAKE CITY – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released two draft recreation business plans for public comment.

Idaho

Nearly 300 people watch wild horses return to Hardtrigger Herd Management Area today

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the first group of 14 wild horses to the Hardtrigger Herd Management Area (HMA) today.

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM seeks public comment on September oil and gas lease sale

ELKO, Nev. – In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting American energy security, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer 22 parcels, totaling nearly 17,4

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Annual campfire restrictions to start on BLM rivers in Central Oregon

Central Oregon – Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect June 1 on portions of the Deschutes, John Day, White and Crooked Rivers, as well as on BLM-administe

Colorado, Southwest DO, Grand Junction FO

BLM extends timeframe for seasonal camping fees at Ruby-Horsethief Recreation Area

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.