Press Releases

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Eastern States

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States seeks public input on proposals for upcoming competitive oil and gas lease sale

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States is seeking public scoping comments on 20 parcels totaling approximately 6,816 acres proposed for an upcoming compet

California, California Desert DO

BLM approves range improvement projects in eastern Inyo County

Colorado

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office seeks public input on proposals for upcoming competitive oil and gas lease sale

In compliance with a recent district court decision (Louisiana v Biden), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is asking for public feedback on parcels that were previously

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming State Office seeks public input on proposal for upcoming oil and gas lease sale

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In compliance with a recent district court decision (Louisiana v Biden), the Bureau of Land Management is asking for public fee

Arizona Strip DO, Arizona

BLM/NPS Announce Decision for Shivwits Plateau Landscape Restoration Project Environmental Assessment  

ST. GEORGE, Utah—The Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Shivwits Plateau Landscape Restoration Project (PEPC-98370/ DOI-BLM-AZ-A030-2021-0005) has now been finalized.

New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office seeks public input on proposals for upcoming competitive oil and gas lease sale

SANTA FE, N.M. – In compliance with a recent district court decision (Louisiana v Biden), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is asking for public feedback on parcels that were pre

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management Utah seeks public input on proposals for upcoming competitive oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY – In compliance with a recent district court decision (Louisiana v Biden), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is asking for public feedback on parcels that

Idaho

The Bureau of Land Management expands access in Cougar Bay area through land acquisition

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – This week, the Bureau of Land Management announced the acquisition of two parcels of land near Cougar Bay from The Nature Conservancy, securing public access into

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Klamath Falls Field Office Campgrounds Entering the Off-Season

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — While the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLMs) Gerber Recreation Area remains open year-round, the area will be entering off-season starting Sept. 9, 2021.

National Office

Bureau of Land Management solicits initial public input on updating regulations for rights-of-way and renewable energy

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is initiating a process to revise its regulations related to renewable energy permitting and linear rights-of-way on public lands.

Nevada

The California Trail Interpretive Center open Friday and Saturday beginning September 3

ELKO, Nev.— The California Trail Interpretive Center (CTIC) is set to start the second phase of reopening September 3.

Nevada

BLM to host virtual public meetings for proposed solar projects near Esmeralda Substation

Update on public input for variance process (9/15/21):

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM Worland hosts two National Public Lands Day events

WORLAND, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office will partner with the community twice in September to celebrate National Public Lands Day.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

BLM seeks comments on the removal of Hult Dam

Springfield, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the future of the aging Hult Dam, including the removal of the structure to protect public safety.

Wyoming, Worland FO, Cody FO, Lander FO

BLM Cody, Lander and Worland lift fire restrictions

WORLAND, Wyo.

Wyoming

Fire restrictions lifted in SW Wyoming

Eastern States

BLM Eastern States seeks bids for new wild horse and burro off-range corral facilities

FALLS CHURCH, Va. - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking proposals for new off-range corral facilities.

Nevada

The Black Rock Field Office seeks public comment on the Jackson Mountains Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather Plan Preliminary Environmental Assessment

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Black Rock Field Office (BRFO) is announcing the availability of a Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) to address potential environmental consequ