Press Releases

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Utah

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on Proposed Lisbon Valley Mining Company Plan of Operations Modification

MOAB, UT— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Moab Field Office is seeking comments on the Lisbon Valley Mining Company Plan of Operations Modification for a 30-day public comment period on

Colorado, Colorado River Valley FO, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO, Little Snake FO, White River FO

More BLM lands in Northwest Colorado entering Stage 1 fire restrictions

MEEKER, Colo. – The White River and Little Snake field offices, along with Moffat and Rio Blanco counties, will revert from Stage 2 to Stage 1 fire restrictions on Wednesday, Septe

Arizona, Phoenix DO, Lower Sonoran FO

Bureau of Land Management approves grazing plan amendment for Sonoran Desert National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management published the Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment for livestock grazing in the Sonoran Desert National Monument in Arizona.
Montana-Dakotas

BLM preps Holter, Hauser recreation sites for winter

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office is preparing its Helena-area recreation sites for the change in seasons.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

The BLM Issues Updated Closure Order for Public Lands Affected by the Archie Creek Fire

Roseburg, Ore.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

The Bureau of Land Management invites public input on rock quarry expansion near Chloride

KINGMAN, Ariz.  - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kingman Field Office has completed a preliminary environmental assessment and is seeking public input on the proposed min

New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on proposed oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Oklahoma

SANTA FE, New Mexico – As part of the Trump Administration’s commitments to being a good neighbor and responsibly developing America’s natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is aski

Colorado, Northwest DO, Colorado River Valley FO

Transfer Trail opens tomorrow

Sept. 25, 2020
Media contacts: David Boyd, USFS Public Affairs Officer, (970) 319-4895
Maribeth Pecotte, BLM Public Affairs Specialist, (970) 724-3027

Montana-Dakotas

BLM lifts Emergency Closure Order for State Creek Fire

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office has rescinded an Emergency Closure Order issued earlier this month temporarily restricting camping, day use, road access and hunt

Montana-Dakotas

Oil and gas lease auction brings in over $570,000

BILLINGS, Mont.– The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana/Dakotas raised $570,500 in its oil and gas lease sale held online September 22, 2020.

Colorado

BLM seeks public comments on changes to Rainbow Trail near Coaldale, CO

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Cody Field Office proposes 228-acre public land conveyance in Park County

CODY, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes a conveyance of 228 acres of public land to Park County for the expansion of the Cody Shooting Complex.

California, California Desert DO

Previous closure of the Pacific Crest Trail due to Valley Fire lifted

Hikers on a desert trail. Photo by Bob Wick, BLM.MORENO VALLEY, Calif.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management Medford District re-opens public lands

Medford, OregonThanks to recent rains and an increase in availability of initial attack resources to respond to new starts, the Bureau of Land Management Medford Distri

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

BLM reopens developed recreation sites on Coos Bay District

NORTH BEND, Ore.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming leases eight oil and gas parcels in September sale, nets more than $1.3 million

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming raised more than $1.3 million in its Sept.

Colorado

BLM Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $1,641,522

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado today sold 55 parcels totaling appro

Eastern States

Managed Deer Hunt Scheduled at Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area

The Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) located near Lorton, Virginia, will be the site of a deer hunt managed in coordination with Fairfax County and Laurel Hill Group. The hu

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Lime Fire Update, September 23, 2020

Fire Information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ 

Idaho

Pilot perishes in airtanker accident near Emmett

BOISE, Idaho—On Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, at approximately 7 p.m.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Lime Fire Update, September 22, 2020

Fire Information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ 

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council to meet virtually October 26 and 30

Medford, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council will meet virtually Monday, October 26 and Friday, October 30.