Press Releases

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Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Cottonwood FO

Employee from BLM Cottonwood Field Office receives national award

COTTONWOOD, Idaho – BLM Cottonwood Field Office’s Ryan Turner was recently presented the “Outstanding Contribution to the River Management Society Award” by the River Management Socie

Montana-Dakotas

BLM employee's quick response saves motorist's life

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – A Miles City motorcycle rider caught a lucky break after crashing his motorbike at the Glendive Short Pine Off-Highway Vehicle Area last September.

Utah

Prescribed burns planned this winter along the Colorado River

MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct prescribed burning of slash piles along the Colorado River along state Routes 128 and 279, and in the Kane Creek area ne

Colorado, Southwest DO

BLM Southwest Resource Advisory Council to meet in Montrose

MONTROSE, Colo.

Colorado

BLM Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $981,143

LAKEWOOD, Colo – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado today sold 20 parcels totaling 7,847 acres for $981,
Colorado, Southwest DO

Local artist restores meaningful sculpture

MONTROSE, Colo.

Utah

BLM-Utah December quarterly oil and gas lease sale nets nearly $3,040,371.00

SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting American energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah quarterly oil and gas lease sal

Colorado, Northwest DO, Colorado River Valley FO

BLM seeks public comment on campground fee proposal

SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management has released a draft business plan for public review that proposes new campground fees at six campgrounds in the Colorado River Valley Field Office.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO

BLM winter travel restrictions begin Dec. 15 in Grand and Jackson counties

KREMMLING, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management will begin its annual winter restrictions on motorized travel in Grand and Jackson counties beginning Dec.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Little Snake FO

BLM extends public comment period on coal proposal near Hayden

CRAIG, Colo.

National Office

Updated Plans for Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Reflect Wishes of States, Governors

WASHINGTON – Proposed revisions to the Bureau of Land Management’s Greater Sage-Grouse conservation plans reflect months of consultation and collaboration with Western governors on how best to avoi

Oregon-Washington

BLM Oregon Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

BLM today announced the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and proposed plan amendments addressing Greater Sage-Grouse conservation on public land in Oregon.
Idaho

BLM Idaho Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

BOISE, Idaho – In keeping with Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke’s commitment to work closely with states to enhance conservation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the availab

California

BLM California Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

SACRAMENTO, Calif.

Utah

BLM Utah Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

SALT LAKE CITY – In keeping with Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke’s commitment to work closely with states to enhance conservation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the avail

Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

Annual seasonal closures begin in Montrose area to protect wildlife

MONTROSE, Colo. – Annual winter closures to motorized and mechanized vehicles will go into effect Dec.

Colorado

Jamie Connell named director of BLM’s Colorado State Office

DENVER -- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) veteran Jamie Connell has been named the new Director of the BLM’s Colorado State Office in Denver.

Colorado, Northwest DO

BLM winter closures begin Dec. 1 in Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin counties

SILT, Colo. – Annual winter closures to motorized and mechanized vehicles begin Dec.
Colorado, Southwest DO, Grand Junction FO

Annual seasonal closures begin Dec. 1 in Mesa, Delta and Montrose Counties to protect wildlife

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Annual winter closures to motorized and mechanized vehicles will go into effect Dec.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

Annual changes to trail access begin Dec. 1 in Durango area to protect wildlife

DURANGO, Colo.

Colorado, Northwest DO

BLM’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council meets Dec. 6 in Silt

SILT, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday, Dec.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Colorado River Valley FO

BLM Christmas tree permits available in Silt

SILT, Colo. – Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands are available in Silt at the Colorado River Valley Field Office, 2300 River Frontage Road.