Press Releases

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Montana-Dakotas

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils and other BLM Land Management Advisory Committees

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for open positions on 17 of its 36 Resource Advisory Councils (RACs).  As published in a notice in the Federal Register, the BLM wil

California

Alabama Hills film and natural history hikes offered

Rocks, vegetation and snow capped mountains.

Alaska

Celebrate Thankfulness with Us! BLM Campbell Creek Science Center hosts a post-Thanksgiving interpretive hike

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Are you thankful for the wonders of your own backyard? We are too! Join BLM Campbell Creek Science Center naturalists on Friday, Nov.

Idaho

BLM invites veterans to annual bald eagle watch cruise

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho– In partnership with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises, the Bureau of Land Management is pleased to once again offer an e

Nevada

BLM Selling Christmas Tree Permits in Three Locations for Battle Mountain District

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. -- The Bureau of Land Management, Battle Mountain District, is selling Christmas tree permits, for personal use, at three different locations;

Montana-Dakotas

BLM opens public scoping for June 2018 oil and gas lease sale

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – In continuing efforts to promote America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has opened a public scoping period for nominated oil and gas lease parcels

Idaho

Go find your perfect tree!

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – ‘Tis the season!

New Mexico

Dripping Springs Natural Area holiday closures

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Montana-Dakotas

Bentonite mining underway in Valley County

(GLASGOW, Mont.) – Millions of Americans need bentonite every day, but many don’t even know it.

New Mexico

BLM to conduct three prescribed burns in Catron County

SOCORRO, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management is planning to burn piles of juniper and piñon cuttings in three locations in Catron County from Nov. 15, 2017 - April 1, 2018, weather permitting.

Idaho

BLM Pocatello Field Office prepares trails for winter and announces seasonal closures

POCATELLO, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Pocatello Field Office reminds the public that seasonal trail closures will go into effect Nov.

Alaska

BLM Alaska Fire Service, U.S. Army To Burn Debris Piles near Delta Junction

The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS), in cooperation with the U.S. Army Alaska (USARAK), will be burning piles of woody debris south of Delta Junction ...
Utah

BLM seeks comments on Badlands oil and gas development project

VERNAL, Utah – In keeping with the Administration’s goal of pursuing America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office is seeking public co

Utah

Vernal Field Office offers Christmas tree permits

VERNAL, Utah —The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office will begin selling non-commercial Christmas tree cutting permits for pinyon pine and juniper trees on

Oregon-Washington

BLM Oregon Trail Center hosts a Family Fun Day

The Bureau of Land Management will offer a Family Fun Day at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center on Friday Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with fun and educational activities for all ages.
Colorado

Palmer Land Trust Recognizes Kalem Lenard with Southern Colorado Conservation Award

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – Local government and community representatives presented Bureau of Land Management Associate Field Manager Kalem Lenard with the Environmental Stewardship Award

Nevada

BLM Christmas Tree permits available starting November 15

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, will begin selling Christmas tree cutting permits on Wednesday, November 15.