Press Releases
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BLM approves Dry Lake East Energy Center Solar Project in Nevada
LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management today announced approval of the Dry Lake East Energy Center Solar Project on 1,635 acres of public lands in Clark County.
BLM announces decision on Clark Fork Face forest health and fuels reduction project
MISSOULA, Mont.— The Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office announced its decision to move forward with forest restoration and fuels reduction treatments in the Garnet M
Biden-Harris Administration takes critical action to protect Alaska Native subsistence, lands and wildlife
The Department of the Interior today took two actions to help ensure millions of acres in Alaska are appropriately managed to protect the subsistence economy important to Alaska Native people ...
BLM Canyon Country Artist in Residence Presentation and Display
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Monticello Field Office is pleased to announce an exhibit displaying the artwork of 2023 Artist in Residence Shelley Hull, at Edge of the Cedars State Park Museu
BLM seeks public comment on Jove Solar Project in Arizona
The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to review and provide comment on the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Jove Solar Project located in La Paz County.
Secretary Haaland protects sacred, sensitive lands in New Mexico
During a community event in Sandoval County today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland signed Public Land Order 7940, protecting more than 4,200 acres of Bureau of Land Management-managed public lands in the Placitas area.
Biden-Harris Administration finalizes strategy to guide balanced management, conservation of public lands
The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands. The final Public Lands Rule provides tools for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to help improve the health and resilience of public lands in the face of a changing climate; conserve important wildlife habitat and intact landscapes; facilitate responsible development; and better recognize unique cultural and natural resources on public lands.
BLM seeks input on proposed GridLiance West Transmission Project near Las Vegas
BLM seeks input on proposed GridLiance West Transmission Project near Las Vegas
BLM Las Cruces District announces public comment period for Gila Lower Box Area
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District announces a 30-day public comment period for the final Recreation Area Management Plan and Environmental Assessment, Finding of No Significant Impact for the Gila Lower Box Area. The public comment period is open from April 17 to June 1, 2024.
BLM seeks public input on new mountain bike trail in San Juan County
FARMINGTON, N.M. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington
BLM extends sequestration project comment period to May 17
MILES CITY, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management has extended the public comment period again for the environmental assessment for the Denbury Carbon Solutions, LLC proposal to constru
BLM Elko, Wells Field Office, announces closure of BLM Road 1096 for Orange Bridge Replacement Project
Elko, Nev. – The Wells Field Office, Elko District, Bureau of Land Management, will be closing the Orange Bridge to vehicle use beginning Monday, June 3 through Friday, October 30, 2024. The Orange Bridge is in the Marys River watershed in northern Elko County, Nevada and is part of BLM road 1096.
The California Trail Interpretive Center Returns to Summer Hours: Open Seven Days a Week
The California Trail Interpretive Center (CTIC) will resume a seven-day per week schedule beginning Monday, May 6, 2024. Operating hours will be Monday through Sunday 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
BLM extends public scoping period for Jackalope Wind Energy Project in Wyoming
The Bureau of Land Management has extended the public scoping period for the Jackalope Wind Energy project to May 2, 2024. This 15-day extension will provide time for additional public input to inform development of an environmental impact statement for the project.
BLM announces fire treatment to enhance the health and resiliency and desired vegetation conditions of lands near Mt. Logan and Mt. Trumbull
The High Meadow prescribed fire treatment will take place 75 miles south of St. George, Utah between Mt. Logan and Mt. Trumbull.
BLM and Rio Blanco Fire Protection District to complete firebreak near Meeker
BLM and Rio Blanco Fire Protection District to complete firebreak near Meeker