Press Releases

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Arizona, Colorado River DO, Kingman FO

White Fire Update, October 12, 2020

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The White Fire began Saturday afternoon, on the east side of the Cerbat Mountains, approximately 6 miles north of Kingman.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

Prescribed Burning Begins in Northern Idaho

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho –  The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene District has started their annual prescribed fire program.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

Annual seasonal closure of BLM’s Blackwell Island boat launch begins next week

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The boating season on Lake Coeur d’Alene is drawing to a close and the annual seasonal closure of BLM’s Blackwell Island boat launch and recreation site will begin at the end

Oregon-Washington

BIFZ Public Use Restrictions Lifted

Hines, Ore. – With cooler temperatures and moisture in the forecast, officials from the Burns Interagency Fire Zone have lifted public use restrictions on Bureau of Land Management

Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management to hold oil and gas lease sale December 8

RENO, Nev. — In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting American energy security, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer 20 parcels for lease totaling 24

California, Northern California DO

BLM eases restrictions on recreational shooting, campfires in NW California

A coastlineREDDING, Calif.

Anchorage DO

BLM seeks comments on Environmental Assessment of sale of bettle-killed spruce near Richardson Highway

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The BLM is seeking comments on an Environmental Assessment of a proposal to sell beetle-killed spruce trees for harvest on up to 500 acres of  BLM-managed

Utah

Bureau of Land Management Utah Resource Advisory Council to Hold Online Meeting

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management will hold an online meeting of the Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) on Nov. 9-10, 2020. The meeting will take place from 1 p.m.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

The Bureau of Land Management will begin the Paisley Desert Herd Management Area emergency wild horse gather

Lakeview, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lakeview District, Lakeview Field Office, will begin an emergency wild horse gather Oct.

Alaska

Bureau of Land Management advisory committee to meet

The public is welcome to attend and comment during this virtual meeting, online via Zoom.  Meeting links are posted online or anyone can call in using the number provided with the Zoom information.

California, California Desert DO

BLM approves project to increase water sources for wildlife in Riverside County

Guzzler in the desert .

National Office, New Mexico, Amarillo FO

The Bureau of Land Management helium sales generate $60 million for American taxpayers in 2020

AMARILLO, Texas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing that $60 million generated from the sale and auction of crude helium from the Federal Helium Reserve has been tr

Colorado, Grand Junction FO, Colorado River Valley FO, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO, Little Snake FO, White River FO, Rocky Mountain DO, San Luis Valley FO, Royal Gorge FO, Southwest DO, Gunnison FO, Tres Rios FO, Uncompahgre FO

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado Realigns District Boundaries

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – After robust outreach with its employees, local communities and government officials, Tribes, stakeholders, as well as Colorado’s congressional delegation, the Bu

Montana-Dakotas

Department of the Interior proposes continued withdrawal of the Zortman-Landusky Mine Reclamation Area

(MALTA, Mont.) –The Department of the Interior has proposed withdrawal of 2,688.13 acres of public lands in the Zortman-Landusky Mine reclamation area from location and entry of new mining claims o

Idaho

Home fire safety and wildland fire prevention both depend on being mindful

BOISE, Idaho – As the weather starts to cool down for the season, we all need to continue to be mindful of our surroundings while recreating on public lands.  The week of October 4th

National Office

Governor of Montana and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Seek Repeal of Critical Environmental Plans

Under the Trump Administration, the Bureau of Land Management has continued to embrace its sustained yield, multiple use mandate, expanding public access for recreation, conservation, and responsib

Montana-Dakotas

The Bureau of Land Management opens public scoping period for March 2021 lease sale

BILLINGS, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 15-day public scoping period for nominated oil and gas lease parcels located in Montana and North Dakota.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Vale District Bureau of Land Management lifting fire restrictions effective Monday, Oct. 12

VALE, Ore. – In anticipation of more favorable weather conditions, Vale District Bureau of Land Management will be lifting fire restrictions effective Monday, Oct. 12.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely District Office selling Christmas tree-cutting permits

ELY, Nev.

Arizona

BLM to resume wild horse and burro adoptions and sales from Florence facility

Starting October 26, 2020, these private placement operations will be limited to appointment only with a pre-approved application for placement.
Montana-Dakotas

The Bureau of Land Management opens public scoping period for March 20201 lease sale

BILLINGS, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 15-day public scoping period for nominated oil and gas lease parcels located in Montana and North Dakota.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on communications network infrastructure environmental assessment

LAS VEGAS — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southern Nevada District announces the availability of a draft environmental assessment to address potential environmental consequen