Press Releases
BLM Issues Timber Payments to Counties 2017
Portland, Ore. – Today the BLM announced the distribution of over $19 million to 18 counties in western Oregon.
BLM Amends Oil Shale Rule to Boost Fair Return To Taxpayers and Environmental Protections
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced final amendments to the Federal oil shale management regulations to enhance fair return to taxpayers and environmental protection in any future d
Interior Department Cancels Remaining Oil and Gas Leases in Montana's Badger-Two Medicine Area
WASHINGTON – The U.S.
BLM Jarbidge Field Office Receives Resource Manager Awards from the Idaho Outfitter and Guides Association
TWIN FALLS, ID – The Bureau of Land Management Jarbidge Field Manager Elliot Traher and Outdoor Recreation Planner Nathan Jayo were recognized with Resource Manager Awards by the Idaho Outfitter an
Red Cliffs Campground Closes For Repairs
ST. GEORGE, Utah – The Red Cliffs Campground will close temporarily Jan. 9 while the potable water system in the Bureau of Land Management’s Red Cliffs Recreation Area is upgraded.
BLM Seeks Comments on Alternatives Being Considered in the San Rafael Desert Master Leasing Plan
PRICE, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the preliminary alternatives for the San Rafael Desert Master Leasing Plan (MLP) December 15, 2016 in order to gather public input.
BLM to Begin Sulphur Wild Horse Gather, Removal and PZP Treatment
CEDAR CITY, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management Cedar City Field Office will soon be gathering and removing excess wild horses from within and outside the Sulphur Wild Horse Herd Management Area (HM
UKIAH, Calif.BLM Seeks Public Input on Increasing Recreational Opportunities in Lincoln County
ELY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District, Caliente Field Office is asking the public to provide input on expanding motorized and non-motorized recreational opportunities in Lincoln Co
Favorable weather may allow BLM prescribed fire near Moapa on January 9
Las Vegas - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire managers are anticipating favorable weather conditions for pile burning on BLM-administered lands along the Muddy River, approximatel
Feedback Sought on Proposed Boulder Creek Project
Cottonwood, ID - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cottonwood Field Office is seeking input on a planned vegetation management project 15 miles north of New Meadows, ID.
BLM Issues Record of Decision for Sheep Mountain Uranium Project
LANDER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management has issued a decision to approve the Sheep Mountain Uranium Project in southern Fremont County, Wyoming.
Temporary closure of public lands for Parker Races
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office announced the temporary closure of selected public lands for the annual running of the Parker
BLM Pinedale Seeks Volunteers for Bald Eagle Survey
The Bureau of Land Management Pinedale Field Office is seeking volunteers to assist with a national mid-winter bald eagle survey on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017.
Alabama Hills Volunteer Day Planned
LONE PINE, Calif. – The Alabama Hills Stewardship Group, the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association and the Bureau of Land Management will hold a volunteer work day in the Alabama
BLM Facilities at Briceburg Closed
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management has closed facilities including the visitor center, campgrounds and restrooms along the Merced River at Briceburg in Maripos
BLM Approves Management Plan for Alaska's Eastern Interior
ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management announced a new Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Eastern Interior Planning Area in east-central Alaska that increases recreational access for the pub
Federal Fire Officials Plan Long-Range Prescribed Burning Objective
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Federal fire officials from the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit plan to ignite Western Slope prescribed fires through March.
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BLM Challis Field Office Implements Temporary Closure of Challis Bridge Recreation Site
CHALLIS, ID – Due to flooding conditions and ice jams along the Salmon River, the BLM is implementing a temporary closure at the Challis Bridge Recreation Site until water levels and weather improv
BLM Sierra Front-Northwestern Resource Advisory Council Sage-grouse subcommittee to meet on Wednesday, January 11
Carson City, Nev.--The Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Front-Northwestern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council, Sage-grouse sub-committee will meet on Wednesday, January 11.
BLM announces dates and locations for public meetings on target shooting management alternatives on the Sonoran Desert National Monument
PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s Phoenix District Office has announced dates, times and locations for three public information meetings at which it seeks public