Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington

Environmental Impact Statement for Boardman to Hemingway Project Released

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Vale District is releasing the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Boardman to Hemingway (B2H) Project.

Idaho

BLM Invites You to Open House for Public Lands Appreciation

IDAHO FALLS, ID – This year, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites members of the public to an open house celebrating two significant milestones:  the 70th anniversary of the creati

Colorado

BLM seasonal road closures in effect Dec. 1

MONTROSE, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office and the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area are implementing seasonal road closures beginni

Wyoming

Proposed Parcels for February 2017 Oil and Gas Lease Sale Posted

The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office has posted its proposed list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, 2017.

Nevada

BLM Christmas Tree cutting permits available

Winnemucca, Nev.

California

BLM Lifts Fire Closures in California Desert District Northern Fire Zone

fire engineMORENO VALLEY, Calif.

Utah

Little Sahara Recreation Area Prepares for Winter Season with Water Turn-off and Visitor Center Closure

FILLMORE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Little Sahara Recreation Area (LSRA) visitor center will be closed for the winter through 

New Mexico

BLM Extends Comment Period on Verde Transmission Project and Announces Additional Public Scoping Meeting

In response to requests from the public, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will extend the comment period on a right-of way (ROW) application by Verde Transmission, LLC.

California

BLM Sets Meeting on Vehicle, Aircraft use in Wild Horse and Burro Program

wild horses runningSACRAMENTO, Calif.

Wyoming

BLM Offers Christmas Tree Permits for Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is now offering Christmas tree permits for sale.

Colorado

BLM's Northwest Resource Advisory Council meets Dec. 8 in Grand Junction

SILT, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday, Dec. 8 in Grand Junction at the Courtyard Marriott, 765 Horizon Drive.

Colorado

Sand Wash wild horse gather continues

CRAIG, Colo.

Colorado

BLM Christmas tree permits available in Silt

SILT, Colo. – Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands are available in Silt at the Colorado River Valley Field Office, 2300 River Frontage Road. 

Colorado

BLM Gunnison Field Office seeks comments on a trail grooming proposal

GUNNISON, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Gunnison Field Office is seeking public input on a proposal from Gunnison Trails to groom roads and trails for winter uses at H

Nevada

Heavy traffic expected at Red Rock Canyon Thanksgiving Weekend

Las Vegas – During the Thanksgiving weekend, visitation at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area increases with the most congested time anticipated between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Wyoming

BLM Rawlins to Host Atlantic Rim Natural Gas Development Review Team Meeting

The Bureau of Land Management Rawlins Field Office will host a meeting of the Atlantic Rim Natural Gas Development Review Team at 10 a.m., December 6, at 1300 N. Third St., Rawlins, Wyoming.

Idaho

BLM Proposes to Remove Juniper to Conserve Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in collaboration with state and other federal agencies and conservation groups, is proposing to remove western juniper from sagebrush-steppe habi

Idaho

BLM Seeks Comments on Motorized Travel Plans for Southwest Idaho

BOISE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management is asking the public for comment on proposed plans for motorized access to public lands in Owyhee County.

Eastern States

BLM Considers Application to Convey Federally Owned Phosphate Mineral Interests in Lee County, Florida

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM ES) is seeking public comment on an application to convey federally owned phosphate mineral interests under lands in Lee County, Flori

Colorado

BLM Christmas tree permits on sale in Rio Blanco County

MEEKER, Colo. – Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within suggested areas of the White River Field Office are now on sale.  

New Mexico

Prescribed Burn Planned for Sandoval County

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting a prescribed burn that includes approximately 20 acres along the Perea Nature Trail in the Rio Salado Riparian Area.  

New Mexico

Prescribed Burn Planned for McKinley and Sandoval Counties

Starting Thursday, December 1, 2016, weather permitting, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin conducting a prescribed burn that includes approximately 300 acres within the Ignacio Chavez