Press Releases

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Idaho

Wild Horses Available for Adoption January 19-21

BOISE, ID – Wild horses will be available for adoption on Jan.19, 20 and 21 at the BLM Boise District Wild Horse Corrals, from&nbs

National Office, Wyoming

BLM Announces Major Milestone and FWS Issues Record of Decision for Potential Eagle Take Permit for Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Phase I Wind Energy Project

As part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan to reduce carbon pollution, create jobs, and move our economy toward clean energy, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the approval

Eastern States

BLM Finalizes the Return of Nearly 60,000 Acres of Land to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians in Minnesota

In support of meeting the nation’s obligations to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians in Minnesota, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) announced 

New Mexico

BLM to Hold Route Inventory Meeting for Ri­o Grande del Norte National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Office invites you to participate in an engaging conversation on a travel and transportation evaluation process to assess public access needs within t

Nevada

Lincoln County, NV, Archaeological Initiative Round 10 Proposal Period Open

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will accept proposals for Round 10 of the Lincoln County Archaeological Initiative (LCAI) from Tuesday, Jan. 17 through Friday, March 17, 2017.

Wyoming

BLM Seeks Comments on Analysis of High Plains District Oil and Gas Lease Parcels for August Sale

CASPER, Wyoming - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking input on the environmental analysis for the August 2017 competitive oil and gas lease sale for parcels offered in the High Plains District

Wyoming

BLM Seeks Comments on Analysis of Wind River/Bighorn Basin District Oil and Gas Lease Parcels for August Sale

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking input on the analysis of the Wind River/Bighorn Basin District portion of the August 2017 competitive oil and gas lease sale.

California

BLM California Desert District Announces Appointments to Desert Advisory Council

MORENO VALLEY, Calif.

Colorado

BLM to recognize contributions of local volunteer

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Wyoming

BLM Posts National Historic Trails Monitoring Report

The Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office has posted the National Historic Trails annual monitoring report online at http://bit.ly/Handcart-SRP.&nbs

Idaho

BLM Seeks Public Input on Grant to Improve Recreational Trails

POCATELLO, ID – The Bureau of Land Management Pocatello Field Office (PFO) is looking to enhance outdoor opportunities by improving trail systems in the Pocatello area and is submitting a

Utah

BLM, OHV advocates and conservation groups to settle longstanding litigation

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) together with off-highway vehicle (OHV) advocates and a number of conservation groups today filed in U.S.

Idaho

Records of Decision Issued for the Rasmussen Valley Mine Phosphate Project

POCATELLO, ID: Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pocatello Field Office and U.S.

Eastern States

BLM and Forest Service Propose Major Step to Protect, Study Superior National Forest

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States today submitted to the Federal Register for publication a notice of the U.S.

Eastern States

BLM Announces Online Oil and Gas Lease Sale Scheduled March 23

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM-ES) is preparing for an online oil and gas lease sale on March 23, 2017.  The online auction will begin at 8 a.m.

Oregon-Washington

Shotgun Creek Recreation Site Offers Year Round Access

Springfield, Ore. – Beginning January 1, 2017, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Shotgun Creek Recreation Site will offer year round access.

Nevada

Collaboration the key to Sage Grouse success

RENO, Nev.

New Mexico

BLM and BIA Add Two Additional Scoping Meetings for Mineral Leasing and Development Effort in Northwest New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington Field Office and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Navajo Regional Office have added two additional scoping meetings for an expanded resource managem

Montana-Dakotas

Missoula BLM invites public to be part of planning process for major project

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office wants to hear from one of the most valuable members on its team—the public—as work continues on the  landmark Resour
National Office

BLM Announces Selections for Key Leadership Positions

The Bureau of Land Management today announced two key leadership positions.

Alaska

Fireside Chat Jan. 18 at Campbell Creek Science Center Arrows, Atlatls, and Gopher Sticks — Windows to Our Northern Past

Well-preserved artifacts recovered from snow patches in the high country of Alaska and the Yukon coupled with Native oral histories are providing a fascinating picture o

National Office

Secretary Jewell Applauds President's Designation of the National Monuments to Preserve Pivotal Civil Rights Sites and the First National Monument to Civil War Reconstruction

WASHINGTON – As the country prepares to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and National Park Service Acting Director Michael T.

Alaska

BLM to Host Public Meetings for Central Yukon Land Use Plan

FAIRBANKS – To better prepare for developing the Central Yukon Resource Management Plan (RMP), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a series of public meetings from mid-January through mid

Oregon-Washington

Public Meetings Scheduled on Recreation Management Plan for Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area (YHONA) has initiated the planning process for YHONA.
Oregon-Washington

BLM Announces Southwest Oregon Withdrawal

Joint News Release, Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region & Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington

Portland, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM