Press Releases
Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Lifted
LAS VEGAS - Wildland fire officials will lift seasonal fire restrictions on public lands in Southern Nevada managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Servi
BLM Lifts Fire Restrictions in Eastern Washington
Spokane, Wash. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District has lifted the regulated fire closure on public lands administered by the BLM in eastern Washington.
BLM Alaska Releases Draft NPR-A Regional Mitigation Strategy
Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the draft Regional Mitigation Strategy (RMS) for the Northeastern National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) and is inviting public comment on t
BLM releases draft plan for livestock grazing in Craters of the Moon National Monument
Shoshone, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on a draft environmental analysis for grazing management in the Craters of the Moon National Monument.
Parking Area Improvements Prompt Temporary Closure to Cougar Bay Recreation Site
Coeur d’Alene, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will finalize a parking lot improvement project at the John C.
BLM Closing Its Office in Tulsa, OK September 30, 2016
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oklahoma Field Office is consolidating its Tulsa and Oklahoma City offices into a new facility in Norman, Oklahoma. The move is expected to improve organiz
BLM Nevada and TravelNevada Photo Contest 2016 Winners Announced
Reno, Nevada -- The 2016 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada and TravelNevada photo contest finalists were selected and the top three were awarded earlier this month.
BLM begins seasonal route closures during fall big game seasons in two areas north of Rifle
SILT, Colo. – Two Bureau of Land Management-administered areas north of Rifle will be seasonally closed to motorized vehicles beginning this fall to improve hunting opportunities.
Monument Butte Oil and Gas Project Decision Allows Energy Development to Proceed, While Protecting Sensitive Resources
VERNAL, UTAH -- Oil and gas development in parts of Duchesne and Uintah counties can move forward, while effects to air quality, threatened plants and fish,
BLM Announces a 30-day Public Comment Period for the Cedar Mountain Wild Horse Herd Management Area Capture, Treat and Release Plan
Salt Lake City, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management Salt Lake Field Office (SLFO) announces a 30-day public comment period beginning September 29, 2016, and ending on October 30, 20
BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council Meeting Postponed
Salt Lake City—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Resource Advisory Council meeting scheduled for Oct.
Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions to be Lifted September 30
Las Vegas - Wildland fire officials will lift seasonal fire restrictions on public lands in Southern Nevada managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Na
Public Lands Appreciation Open House Celebration
TWIN FALLS, ID — The BLM’s Twin Falls District is hosting an open house on October 4th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM to celebrate public lands and to honor those who value and care for those lands.
BLM Announces Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Award Winners for 2016
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The Bureau of Land Management today recognized three hardrock mineral companies for advancing the use of sustainable development practices in their work. The awards were p
BLM Seeks Public Comment on Water Load Out Facility near Moab
Moab, Utah--The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Moab Field Office is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) analyzing a proposed ROW application for Grand
Keysville Gala Planned Oct. 15
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management and Keepers of the Kern will sponsor a historical gala Oct. 15 in honor of the 160th anniversary of Keysville.
Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station Opens Daily Starting October 1
Las Vegas – The Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting October 1. The station has been open Fridays-Sundays since May.
BLM to Host Public Meetings for Fire Restoration Project
BLM Personal-Use Fuelwood Permits on Sale in Taos
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Office will be selling fuelwood permits for personal-use to the public starting October 3, 2016. The cost of the fuelwood permit is $12.00 per c