Press Releases

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National Office

BLM and Forest Service Announce 2019 National Conservation Awards

DENVER – Interior’s Bureau of Land Management and Agriculture’s Forest Service recognized the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) and the Northern Rocky Mountain Grotto (NRMG) last week for their

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Storm Impacts Northwest Oregon District BLM Lands

Salem, Ore.

Wyoming, High Desert DO

Interior authorizes expansion of uranium recovery project in Wyoming

The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management today approved the expansion of the Lost Creek uranium in-situ recovery project, an existing uranium mine operated by Lost Creek ISR in Sweetwater County, Wyo.
Idaho, Boise DO

Record number of trainers to pick up wild horses and burros this weekend

BOISE, Idaho – Preparations for the third annual Mustang Mania Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) Challenge are now underway at the Boise Wild Horse Corrals.

Nevada

Bring home your very own saddle-trained wild horse from the Northern Nevada Correctional Center

On Saturday, March 30, the Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries are hosting a saddle-trained wild horse adoption at the Northern Nevada Corre

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Trego Hot Springs Recreation Area road closure

Trego Hot Springs Recreation Area road closure
New Mexico

BLM Plans Prescribed Burn in Socorro County

The Bureau of Land Management Socorro Field Office is planning to burn up to 2,711 acres in eastern Socorro County April 1-May 15, weather permitting.  The Chupadera Prescribed Burn is located

New Mexico

Prescribed Burn Planned in Chaves County

Roswell, NM –Beginning the week of March 17, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin seeking opportunities to conduct the 200-acre Nester Ball Prescribed Fire in Chaves Coun

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

BLM’s Discovery Hill Bluffs Road temporarily closed over high erosion threat

SALMON, Idaho - Effective March 18, the BLM Salmon Field Office will temporarily close Discovery Hill Bluffs Road due to highly erosive soil conditions.  Idaho's weather is changing

Nevada

Nevada Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

Alaska, Anchorage DO

BLM invites public to comment on Draft Bering Sea – Western Interior Resource Management Plan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management’s Anchorage Field Office is seeking public comments on a draft plan for future public land management actions in the Bering Sea-We

Idaho

Idaho Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

Montana-Dakotas

Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct prescribed fires this spring in north central Montana

Prescribed Burn(LEWISTOWN, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is pl

National Office

Sage-grouse conservation plan amendments supported by affected states’ governors

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

National Office

Utah’s Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

Oregon-Washington

Oregon Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

Wyoming

Wyoming Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

National Office

Colorado Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM to conduct prescribed burns 30 miles south of Fredonia

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California, Central California DO

Alabama Hills film, geology and natural history hikes offered this March

Image of father and daughter hiking at the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO

BLM to extend annual seasonal motorized travel closure in South Hills

 

BLM to extend annual seasonal motorized travel closure in South Hills

Anchorage DO

BLM Seeks Public Input on Proposed Sitka Dock Construction

GLENNALLEN, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to construct a dock extending from private property at 725 Alice Loop in Sitka to BLM-man

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO

BLM accepting public comments about managing the North Sand Hills in Jackson County

KREMMLING, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management seeks the public’s help as it begins developing a management plan for the popular North Sand Hills in Jackson County.