Press Releases

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Colorado

BLM Approves Overburden Storage at Coal Mine North of Meeker

CRAIG, Colo.

Wyoming

4th of July Wildfire Safety and Fire Restrictions

With the 4th of July holiday, warmer and drier temperatures and increased outdoor recreation, the Wyoming Bureau of Land Management, our good friend Smokey Bear, and our wildland firefighters would

Utah

High Fire Danger Prompts Fire Restrictions in Southeast Utah

Current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with extremely dry conditions and heavy loading of vegetation throughout Southeast Utah have created hazardous fire conditions.

Idaho

BLM Invites the Public to Visit and Learn at Archeological Site near Cottonwood

Cottonwood, ID – An opportunity to learn firsthand how an archeological dig is conducted and to view some of the interesting artifacts that are uncovered is right in your backyard!

California

Inyo National Forest and BLM Bishop Field Office Announce Fire Restrictions Starting July 1

BISHOP, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S.

California

Four Public Workshops Planned for Sand to Snow National Monument

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — The U.S.

New Mexico

Fireworks Prohibited on New Mexico Public Lands

As the July 4th holiday approaches, the Bureau of Land Management would like to remind all public lands users that unless otherwise authorized by the BLM, the possession or use of fireworks on all

Idaho

BLM Resource Advisory Council to Meet in Coeur d'Alene July 7

Coeur d’Alene, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet on Thursday, July 7, at the Coeur d’Alene District Office located at 3815 Schreiber W

Colorado

BLM Takes Important Next Step Toward Long-Term Protection of the Roan Plateau

Agency Releases Final Supplement EIS Carrying Forward Landmark Settlement Agreement That Balanced Resource Protection and Ongoing Oil & Gas Development

Colorado

Fire crews work into the night to contain the 200-acre Guzzler fire

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Wyoming

BLM Addresses Rising Fire Conditions in Wyoming by Adding Resources

Warm, dry, summer weather has taken hold of much of Wyoming increasing fire activity across the state as vegetation dries out.

California

Portion of Potrero Truck Trail Temporarily Closed Due to Border Fire

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - Effective June 24, 2016, the Bureau of Land Management has temporarily closed the Potrero Trail between Harris Ranch Road and Hauser Creek Road.

California

BLM Adjusts Onshore Oil and Gas Civil Penalties for Inflation

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced a congressionally mandated inflation adjustment to civil penalties that companies must pay for violating regulations governing oil and gas operat

California

Kayak the Lost Coast

SHELTER COVE, Calif. - "Kayaking the Lost Coast" will be offered Saturday, July 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., in Shelter Cove.

Nevada

No Fireworks Allowed on BLM Managed Public Lands; Fire restrictions remain in place

While fireworks are available in Nye County and safe and sane fireworks go on sale in Clark County June 28, fire restrictions remain in place in Southern Neva

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Grazing Permit Renewal

MOAB, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Moab Field Office is seeking input on an Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzing potential impacts of renewing a ten year grazing per

Utah

BLM Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for Monument Butte Oil and Gas Project

VERNAL, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has completed its analysis of the Monument Butte Area Oil and Gas Project and has released a final environment

California

Bucktail River Access Limited During Construction Beginning July 5

WEAVERVILLE, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management and the Trinity River Restoration Program (TRRP) wish to advise visitors that the Bucktail River Access off Browns Mountain

California

BLM Seeks Public Input on Palen Solar Project in Eastern Riverside County

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management has scheduled a public meeting to solicit public input for the Palen Solar project technology conversion. 

Montana-Dakotas

BLM encourages simple steps to avoid starting wildfires on public lands

Long days of abundant sunshine and limited rainfall mean that grasses, shrubs and even trees are beginning to dry out in the Northern Rockies and Northern Plains.

Alaska

BLM Delivers Congressional Report About Contaminated Lands Conveyed to Alaska Native Corporations; Effort Establishes Step Towards Cleanup

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) delivered a report to Congress today that details the development and current status of the most comprehensive inventory to date of known contaminated sites on l

Idaho

BLM Seeks Feedback on Proposed Improvements at Ross Point

Coeur d’Alene, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene Field Office invites the public to provide feedback on proposed recreation improvements at the Ross Point recreation site.

Idaho

Interim Wilderness Travel Brochures Now Available

BLM Idaho Falls District
1405 Hollipark Drive

Idaho

BLM to Temporarily Close Skinny Dipper Hot Springs Near Boise

Due to public health and safety issues and resource damage, the Bureau of Land Management has put a five-year closure in place on public lands that include the Skinny Dipper Hot Springs.