Press Releases

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Eastern States

BLM-Eastern States oil and gas lease sale nets $3,514.50

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — In keeping with the Trump Administration’s goal of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States State Office

Colorado, Southwest DO

The Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office approves transportation and access plan for public lands in Archuleta, La Plata and Montezuma counties

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tres Rios Field Office today approved a comprehensive transportation plan that will provide improved public, commerci

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Bureau of Land Management releases analysis of bentonite mining project in Hot Springs County

California, Central California DO

BLM Central Coast Field Office eases fire restrictions

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Southeast Oregon Advisory Council to Hold Meetings in January

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council will meet virtually Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

National Office

Trump Administration rolls out modernized forest management rule

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management today released a final rule updating antiquated regulations governing the administration of timber sales and forest management deci

California, Northern California DO

BLM names Michael Holt as manager of King Range National Conservation Area

Colorado

Bureau of Land Management Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $630,556

LAKEWOOD, Colo.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming leases 181 oil and gas parcels in December sale, nets nearly $7 million

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming raised about $6.99 million in its Dec.

Utah

BLM Utah issues March 2021 oil and gas lease sale environmental assessment

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued the March 2021 oil and gas lease sale environmental assessment for public review and comment.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM restores eastern Nevada public lands

ELY, Nev.

High Plains DO

Muddy Mountain Road Scheduled to Close Thursday

CASPER, Wyo.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Lakeview Field Office Selling Firewood Permits

Lakeview, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management Lakeview Field Office is issuing firewood permits. Permits will be processed over the phone ONLY from 8:00 a.m.

California, Northern California DO

BLM to conduct prescribed burning projects at Lacks Creek, west of Hoopa

Arizona, Gila DO

The Bureau of Land Management invites public comment on proposed conveyance to Fry Fire District

The proposed conveyance would allow for the placement of infrastructure such as cell towers and generate revenue to support its firefighting and emergency medical services.
Arizona, Colorado River DO

Temporary closure and restrictions of public lands announced for Parker Races

The Bureau of Land Management Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restriction of selected public lands for the 2021 Best in the Desert’s Parker 250 and 425 races in La Paz County.
Utah

BLM is considering developing new trails and is asking for public input

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Salt Lake Field Office is considering potential trail development near growing communities along the Wasatch Front.

Alaska, Fairbanks DO

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public input by March 11 on draft analysis for new central Alaska land use plan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will announce proposed changes tomorrow to the way it manages public lands in central Alaska to bolster sus

High Plains DO

BLM To Conduct Controlled Burns as Winter Weather Arrives

CASPER, Wyo.