Press Releases

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Press Releases by region.
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Fairbanks DO

BLM to Burn Woody Debris Piles Near Tanacross to Reduce Wildfire Danger

FAIRBANKS – The Bureau of Land Management personnel will burn woody debris piles on land it manages near Tanacross Oct.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Fire restrictions remain in effect in Colorado River District

As outdoor recreation increases in the Colorado River District, public lands users are reminded that BLM lands in western Arizona remain under fire restrictions.
Alaska

Winter Fortymile caribou hunters get new federal maps for easier identification of access and off-highway vehicle routes

Two new maps showing winter access points and legal off-highway vehicle (OHV) areas on federal public lands aim to help hunters be successful while preserving sensitive environmental areas near the Steese Highway ...
California, Central California DO

BLM opens some public lands affected by the Slink Fire in Mono County

Man walks next to a recently burned tree.

California, Northern California DO

BLM plans prescribed burning for fall, winter months in NE California

Pile burning in a snowy field.

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management Elko District Selling Christmas Tree Permits for Public Lands Starting Nov. 1

ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Elko District Office is making Christmas tree-cutting permits available to the public starti

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

The Bureau of Land Management Announces Call for Nominations to Monument Advisory Committee

The Bureau of Land Management announced that it is seeking public nominations to the San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee.
Spokane DO

The Bureau of Land Management Seeks Nominations to Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council

SPOKANE, Wash. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Eastern Washington Resource

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Join the BLM for a Post-Wildfire Assessment Presentation on the Archie Creek Fire

Roseburg, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

It’s all about the numbers

Portland, Ore.

Arizona, Phoenix DO, Arizona Strip DO, Colorado River DO, Gila DO

The Bureau of Land Management Seeks Nominations to the Arizona Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for seven positions on the Arizona Resource Advisory Council.
National Office

2020 Stewardship Awards recognize commitment to public rangelands and sagebrush steppe

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Nevada

Adopt your very own Northern Nevada Correctional Center saddle-trained wild horse

RENO, Nev. —The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries will offer animals online, from November 3-10, 2020.

Oregon-Washington

Representatives Needed for Steens Mountain Advisory Council

HINES, Ore.

Nevada, Ely DO

Bureau of Land Management Nevada accepting comments for March oil and gas lease sale

ELY, Nev. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada is asking the public to review and provide comment on a Determination of NEPA Adequacy for six parcels (6,028 acres) in

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Continue

LAS VEGAS – While conditions allowed statewide fire restrictions to change across the rest of the state, hot, dry weather remain in Southern Nevada and fire restrictions remains in

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Arizona Strip fire restrictions continue due to dry conditions

ST. GEORGE— Due to dry conditions, 2020 has become a unique, extended fire year as the area received little moisture over the typically wet monsoon season.

Oregon-Washington

The Bureau of Land Management Seeks Nominations to Western Oregon Resource Advisory Committee

Portland, ORE. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Western Oregon Resource Advisory Committee.

California, Northern California DO

BLM eases some fire restrictions for public lands in NE California

Sunset over tents on Bald Mountain.

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Albuquerque DO, Las Cruces DO

BLM Seeks Advisory Council Nominations for the Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council

ROSWELL, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management announces that it is seeking public nominations for five positions on its Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which a

Montana-Dakotas

BLM revises Bear Creek Fire closure order as rehab work is set to begin

(DILLON, Mont.) –The Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office has revised its earlier temporary closure order for the Bear Creek Fire to provide additional access for hunters in the coming w

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management Announces National Call for Nominations to Site-specific Advisory Committees

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it is seeking public nominations to four citizens’ advisory committees affiliated with specific sites on the BLM

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Farmington DO

BLM Seeks Advisory Council Nominations for the Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council

FARMINGTON, N.M.– The Bureau of Land Management announces that it is seeking public nominations for four positions on its Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which