Press Releases

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Utah

BLM seeks comments on Badlands oil and gas development project

VERNAL, Utah – In keeping with the Administration’s goal of pursuing America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office is seeking public co

Utah

Vernal Field Office offers Christmas tree permits

VERNAL, Utah —The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office will begin selling non-commercial Christmas tree cutting permits for pinyon pine and juniper trees on

Oregon-Washington

BLM Oregon Trail Center hosts a Family Fun Day

The Bureau of Land Management will offer a Family Fun Day at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center on Friday Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with fun and educational activities for all ages.
Colorado

Palmer Land Trust Recognizes Kalem Lenard with Southern Colorado Conservation Award

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – Local government and community representatives presented Bureau of Land Management Associate Field Manager Kalem Lenard with the Environmental Stewardship Award

Nevada

BLM Christmas Tree permits available starting November 15

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, will begin selling Christmas tree cutting permits on Wednesday, November 15.

Nevada

BLM Nevada and TravelNevada Photo Contest 2017 Winners Announced

RENO, Nev. - The 2017 Bureau of Land Management Nevada and TravelNevada photo contest winners have been selected.

New Mexico

BLM announces brush treatments in Socorro and Catron counties

SOCORRO, N.M. ‒ Beginning Nov.

New Mexico

BLM announces brush treatments in Sierra, Doña Ana, Hidalgo, Luna, and Otero counties

LAS CRUCES, N.M. ‒ Beginning the week of Nov.

Nevada

Interagency team to restore vegetation at Red Rock Canyon

LAS VEGAS – An interagency team will start a project this month to restore patches of native vegetation where recovery has been slow from the 2005/2006 wildfires in the Red Rock Ca

Utah

BLM to host public open-houses on cosmic ray research proposal

FILLMORE, UTAH—The Bureau of Land Management Fillmore Field Office invites the public to attend open houses regarding the University of Utah’s Telescope Array Times Four (TAx4) proposal.  Thes

Utah

BLM seeks public comment on proposed Mill Creek Trailhead Parking Improvements

The Bureau of Land Management Moab Field Office is seeking public comments on an environmental assessment (EA) analyzing proposed improvements to the Power Dam Parking Area, used by visitors hiking

Nevada

BLM Issues Decision on Environmental Impact Statement for McEwen Mining Gold Bar Project, Eureka County

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Mount Lewis Field Office (MLFO) has completed its analysis of McEwen Mining Inc.’s proposal for the Gold Bar Project (Project).

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Fee Free on Veterans Day Weekend

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

Utah

Christmas tree permits available in BLM West Desert District offices

SALT LAKE CITY—The Bureau of Land Management Salt Lake Field Office and Fillmore Field Office will begin selling non-commercial Christmas tree cutting permits for pinyon pines and juniper trees thi

Montana-Dakotas

Sage Grouse meeting set for Wednesday in Billings

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – Efforts to keep the Greater Sage-grouse off the Endangered Species List are underway.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM to burn piles in Meade, Lawrence counties

(BELLE FOURCHE, S.D.) – The Bureau of Land Management will burn slash piles in Meade and Lawrence counties this winter as weather conditions permit.

Montana-Dakotas

Billings Field Office to conduct prescribed burns in Musselshell and Yellowstone Counties

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Billings Field Office is planning to burn piles and conduct prescribed burning operations on BLM-managed land in Musselshell and Yellowstone Coun

Nevada

Christmas Tree Cutting Permits Available

ELKO, Nev.