Press Releases
WLCI Executive Committee Invites Public to Meeting
The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) Executive Committee (EC) will meet beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, and ending at 12:00 p.m.
BLM Issues Scoping on Wild Horse Gather
The Bureau of Land Management Rock Springs and Rawlins Field Offices are launching a 30-day public scoping period prior to preparing an environmental assessment on a proposed wild horse gather in t
Prescribed Burn Planned in Dripping Springs Natural Area
On March 9, 2017, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is planning a prescribed burn at the Dripping Springs Natural Area (Natural Area) near Las Cruces, New Mexico.
BLM Names Dana Wilson New Southwest Associate District Manager
MONTROSE, Colo. – In January, Dana Wilson was named the new Associate District Manager for the Bureau of Land Management’s Southwest District, based out of the Montrose Public Lands Center.
Colorado River permits go on sale
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo – Reservations for summer camping will be available online beginning today for the popular Ruby-Horsethief section of the Colorado River.
BLM Completes Initial Environmental Review of Proposed Gold Bar Mine
BATTLE MOUNTAIN – Today the Bureau of Land Management released its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a proposed open-pit gold mine 30 miles northwest of Eureka, Nevada, which could cr
BLM Seeking Public Comment on Building Replacement
ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management, Anchorage Field Office is seeking public comment on an Environmental Assessment of a proposal to replace an administrative building at the Campbell Tract
Coastal Oregon Resource Advisory Council to Meet
North Bend, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Coastal Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Battle Mountain District Request Public Comment on the Roadside Fuel Break Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
A final draft of the Roadside Fuel Break Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project Programmatic Environmental Assessment is now available for public review and comment. This project is intended to co
BLM Offers March Outdoor Events
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering three outdoor events in March that will take advantage of southern New Mexico’s weather and natural resources surrounding the Las Cruces area.
Prescribed Burn Planned in Otero County
On March 6-8, 2017, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is planning a prescribed burn within Otero County in southern New Mexico.
BLM Names New Leader in Utah State Office
SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today named Anita Bilbao to serve as BLM Utah Associate State Director, a key leadership position based in Salt Lake City.
Ryan Zinke Sworn In as 52nd Secretary of the Interior
Today, Ryan Zinke (pronounced Zink-EE) was confirmed and sworn in as the 52nd Secretary of the Interior.
BLM Seeks Public Input on Travel Plan Analyses around Birds of Prey NCA
BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is announcing it is preparing an environmental assessment for a travel management plan that will encompass public lands within and around the west half
BLM Alaska to Analyze Proposed All-Season Industrial Access Road to Mineral Resources in the Ambler Mining District in Kobuk Valley
Missouri Breaks Monument Cottonwood planting planned
(LEWISTOWN, Mont.) – Riparian areas are some of the most productive resources found on public lands.
BLM Mojave-Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council Schedules March 2 Meeting
Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will meet with the Mojave-Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC) on March 2 at the North Las Vegas City Hall in the 9th floo
BLM Salmon Field Office Implements Emergency Closure of Discovery Hill Bluffs Road
SALMON, ID - Idaho's weather is changing by the minute, and continued moisture is having an impact on some recreational areas.