Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington

BLM lifts Fire Restrictions Order in Eastern Washington 2017

SPOKANE, Wash.

Nevada

National Public Lands Day Events in Nevada

National Public Lands Day Events in Nevada
Idaho

Twin Falls District RAC to meet Wednesday

TWIN FALLS, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced it will hold a meeting of the Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC), demonstrating that partnerships and incl

Wyoming

BLM Smilo/Sand Draw Road to be repaired beginning October 2 for public safety

WORLAND, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office will repair Smilo/Sand Draw Road (BLM Road 1416) east of Ten Sleep from Oct. 2-6.

Nevada

Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Lifted September 22

Las Vegas - Wildland fire officials lifted seasonal fire restrictions on public lands in Southern Nevada managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Natio

Colorado

Temporary closures adjacent to Gunsight Pass Road due to an abandoned mine cleanup

GUNNISON, Colo. – Gunsight Pass Road users will experience short-term, increased truck traffic and temporary closures over the next two months due to an abandoned mine cleanup

Colorado

Fire officials fighting Winter Valley Fire in northwest Colorado

CRAIG, Colo. – Fire officials are fighting the Winter Valley Fire in Moffat County, Colo.

Nevada

Wild Horse Bait Trap Gather Begins in Water Canyon

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District, Bristlecone Field Office will begin a gather operation on Monday, Sept.

Wyoming

BLM to conduct prescribed fires in Sublette and Lincoln Counties

PINEDALE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management High Desert District is planning to conduct two prescribed fires as part of multi-year projects.

Utah

BLM hosts National Public Lands Day events

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management’s Cedar City Field Office is hosting two events on Sept.

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Fee Free on September 30

LAS VEGAS – Whether you drive, bike, run or walk, you may visit the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for free for National Public Lands Day.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming oil and gas lease sale nets more than $38 million

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

New Mexico

BLM seeks volunteers for cleanup on National Public Lands Day

FARMINGTON, NM ‒ On Sept.

Alaska

BLM approves road extension to support mining activity near Haines

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management Glennallen Field Office has approved Constantine North Inc.’s request to construct a road to access federal and state mining clai

Oregon-Washington

Campground Closing Dates for the BLM, Roseburg District

Roseburg, OR. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the 2017 closing dates for the Roseburg District campgrounds.

Utah

BLM Seeks Comments on Parcels Offered in March Oil and Gas Lease Sale

MOAB, Utah — In keeping with the Administration’s America First Energy Plan, the Bureau of Land Management today began a 30-day public comment on two environmental documents –

National Office

BLM Recognizes westerners with rangeland stewardship awards

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.

Wyoming

Rock Springs wild horse holding facility closed for upcoming gather

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management’s Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility will be closed from Sept. 22, 2017 through Jan.

Eastern States

BLM Eastern States oil and gas lease sale nets more than $200,000

WASHINGTON — In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Eastern States quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted in competi

Wyoming

BLM to begin Rock Springs wild horse gather

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.

National Office

BLM offers livestock operators increased flexibility through Outcome-Based Grazing Authorizations 

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management announced a new initiative today to provide grazing permit holders an unprecedented level of flexibility in the management of livestock while also pr

Montana-Dakotas

Pompeys Pillar to host Montana Tribes presentation

BILLINGS, Mont.  – Native American culture is a major part of Montana history, present day, and future.

Nevada

BLM Nevada Rangers Provide Hurricane Maria Relief

RENO, Nev.