Press Releases

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Eastern States

BLM Considers Application to Convey Federally Owned Phosphate Mineral Interests in Lee County, Florida

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM ES) is seeking public comment on an application to convey federally owned phosphate mineral interests under lands in Lee County, Flori

Colorado

BLM Christmas tree permits on sale in Rio Blanco County

MEEKER, Colo. – Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within suggested areas of the White River Field Office are now on sale.  

New Mexico

Prescribed Burn Planned for Sandoval County

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting a prescribed burn that includes approximately 20 acres along the Perea Nature Trail in the Rio Salado Riparian Area.  

New Mexico

Prescribed Burn Planned for McKinley and Sandoval Counties

Starting Thursday, December 1, 2016, weather permitting, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin conducting a prescribed burn that includes approximately 300 acres within the Ignacio Chavez

New Mexico

Dripping Springs Natural Area Holiday Closures

The Dripping Springs Natural Area, including the visitor center, picnic sites and all the hiking trails within the area, will be closed to visitors on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s

California

Inyo National Forest, BLM Bishop Field Office Plan Prescribed Fires

pile burningBISHOP, Calif.

California

Fire Restrictions Lifted by BLM Bakersfield Office

carrizo overlookBAKERSFIELD, Calif.

Utah

Mountain Bike Ride Celebrates Completion of New Trails

CEDAR CITY, Utah—A mountain bike ride is scheduled for Nov.

Idaho

BLM Idaho Falls District Hiring Seasonal Firefighters

IDAHO FALLS, ID – The Idaho Falls District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking applicants for seasonal wildland firefighting jobs in Idaho Falls, Pocatello, and Salmon.  Selected

California

First Phase Complete in Rice Canyon OHV Area Project

SUSANVILLE, Calif.

National Office, Montana-Dakotas

Secretary Jewell, Senator Tester, Blackfeet Nation and Devon Energy Announce Cancellation of Oil & Gas Leases in Montana's Lewis and Clark National Forest

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today joined U.S.

National Office

Interior Department Announces Final Rule to Reduce Methane Emissions & Wasted Gas on Public, Tribal Lands

WASHINGTON, DC – As part of the Interior Department’s reform agenda to create a cleaner and more sustainable energy future, and in furtherance of the Obama Administration’s Climate

California

BLM Schedules Meeting of the Dumont Dunes Recreation Area Subgroup

dumontdunesMORENO VALLEY, Calif.

California

One-Day Closure Set for Iron Mountain Shooting Area

blmlogoREDDING, Calif.

California

DUI and Registration Checkpoints Scheduled for Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend

ohv riderMORENO VALLEY, Calif.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM asks hunters to stay on roads and trails

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – Hunting season is in full-swing and the BLM would like to encourage hunters to keep their vehicles on established roads and trails. 

Montana-Dakotas

BLM asks hunters to stay on roads and trails

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – Hunting season is in full-swing and the BLM would like to encourage hunters to keep their vehicles on established roads and trails. 

Idaho

Veterans Invited to Participate in Annual Veterans Eagle Watch Cruises

Coeur d’Alene, ID – The Bureau of Land Management in partnership with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises are pleased to offer our military veterans,

Oregon-Washington

BLM Seeks Comments on Sandy Ridge Trailhead Improvements

Salem, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Announces Temporary Nestucca Access Road Closure

Salem, OR.  -- The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Nestucca Access Road (# 3-6-13), near McGuire Reservoir will be closed November 16-17, 2016.

Colorado

BLM to offer 17 parcels in February oil and gas lease sale

DENVER – The Bureau of Land Management will offer 17 parcels totaling 17,632 acres in the Tres Rios Field Office at its Feb. 9, 2017, quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

National Office

BLM Honors Two Employees with Interpretation and Education Awards

The Bureau of Land Management today honored two BLM employees for their dedication to connecting the agency with the public through interpretation and education programs.