Press Releases

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Arizona

BLM seeks public comment on Vulture Mountains proposed land lease in Maricopa County

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Hassayampa Field Office invites the public’s comments on a proposed Recreation & Public Purposes Act (R&PP) lease of a 1

Nevada

BLM issues statewide Fire Prevention Order to reduce the risk of wildland fires

RENO, Nev.—The Bureau of Land Management issued a statewide fire prevention order aimed at reducing the risk of wildfires by prohibiting the use of fireworks and certain types of ammunition and tar

Eastern States

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for Mountain Valley Pipeline Right-of-Way

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM-ES) announced today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) release of its Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) under

Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks public comments on mineral materials program

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – If you have an interest in mining mineral materials such as sand, gravel and scoria in eastern Montana, the BLM Miles City Field Office would like to get your comments.

Montana-Dakotas

Stage I fire Restrictions in Yellowstone and Musselshell counties

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The long, hot days of summer are drying out the grasses, shrubs and trees in south central Montana, increasing fire danger and prompting authorities to implement fire restrictio

Wyoming

BLM Lander Opens Portion of Shoshone Lake Road

LANDER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office will partially open the Shoshone Lake Road on June 30. The road remains closed by the U.S.

Montana-Dakotas

Avoid starting wildfires on public lands Independence Day

In Congress, July 4, 1776, The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed

Oregon-Washington

Sandy Ridge Mountain Biking Trailhead Plan

Salem, Ore.

New Mexico

BLM Announces Continuation of the Federal Coal Royalty Rate Reduction in Nine Oklahoma Counties

SANTA FE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office has announced the extension of reduced Federal coal royalty rates for nine counties in Oklahoma.

Nevada

Fire restrictions in western Nevada to begin June 30

Due to the historic wet winter and spring, drying vegetation, increasing daytime temperatures, and several human-caused fires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District Office; the N

Eastern States

BLM-Eastern States to hold Online Oil and Gas Lease Sale September 21

WASHINGTON – In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM-ES) will hold its quarterly online oil and g

Wyoming

BLM Cody Releases Analysis of Bentonite Mining Expansion

CODY, Wyo.

New Mexico

BLM Helium Sales Generate $115 Million for American Taxpayer

Amarillo, TX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that $115 million generated from the 2016 sale and auction of crude helium from the Federal Helium Reserve is being transferred to

Utah

Be Aware of High Fire Danger going into Holiday Weekend

Salt Lake City—The State of Utah is experiencing high temperatures and low humidity, causing elevated wildfire danger.

Utah

BLM Seeks Input on Parcels Proposed for March 2018 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

BLM Seeks Public Input on Proposed March 2018 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Nevada

BLM NV and TravelNevada Kick Off 2017 Photo Contest

RENO, Nev.—The 2017 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada photo contest begins today in partnership with TravelNevada.  BLM Nevada will be accepting submissions for its annua

Nevada

BLM Issues Public Safety Measures for 2017 Burning Man

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.

Colorado

BLM seeks comments for proposed oil development plan near Grand Junction

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Wyoming

4th of July Wildfire Safety and Fire Restrictions

CHEYENNE, Wyo.