Press Releases

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Southern Nevada DO

Cottonwood Fire Temporary Area Closure on Portions of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, the Red Rock National Conservation Area, and Las Vegas Field Office

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District have established temporary area closures in the area of the Cottonwood Fire on portions of the Spring Mou

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Preseason Planning Helps Wildfire Response

Winnemucca, Nev. —  On July 22, lightning ignited the Osgood wildfire on Bureau of Land Management lands approximately 2 miles west of Getchell Mine.

Nevada

BLM Nevada releases sale notice for September 2020 oil and gas lease sale

RENO, Nev. - In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting American energy security, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer 14 parcels totaling 16,913.611 acres at it

Nevada, Elko DO

The Bureau of Land Management will begin the Antelope Valley HMA emergency wild horse gather

On or around July 25-27, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management, Elko District Office, Wells Field Office, will begin an emergency wild horse gather on the Antelope Valley Herd Management Area (HMA) l

Montana-Dakotas

Bureau of Land Management to construct new facility in Fort Benton

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Utah, Green River DO

Fire Restriction Order issued for BLM-managed lands in northeastern Utah

Vernal and Price, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Green River District has issued a fire restriction order that addresses seasonal and year-round fire restrictions. 

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely District accepting SRP applications for 2021

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District is accepting Special Recreation Permit (SRP) applications to fill the two Truck/Buggy/Off-highway Vehicle event slots f

Colorado

BLM lifts fire restrictions on Gunnison County BLM lands

Gunnison, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is lifting fire restrictions on BLM-administered lands in Gunnison County effective Friday, July 24, 2020.

Nevada, Carson City DO

Liberty Utilities to host virtual public meeting for Luning II solar project

Carson City, Nev - Liberty Utilities will be hosting two virtual public meetings to discuss their proposed Luning II solar and battery storage project on Tues., July 28, and Thurs, July 30.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM accepting bids for commercial pine nut harvest

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is accepting sealed, written bids for the commercial harvesting of pine nut units in the BLM Battle Mountain, Elko and Ely districts.

Alaska

Interior Approves Permits for Alaska LNG Pipeline

ANCHORAGE — Today, the Department of the Interior (Department) announced decisions for the Alaska Liquified Natural Gas (Alaska LNG) Pipeline Project, approving the issuance of rig

National Office

Trump Administration Supports Alaskan Infrastructure Development to Mine Critical Minerals

WASHINGTON – In an important step toward providing access to the world class and strategically important Ambler Mining District in Northwest Alaska, the Department of the Inte

Utah, Green River DO

BLM seeks public comment on Diamond K Gypsum Chalk Hills Quarry Extension proposal

PRICE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office is seeking public comment on the preliminary environmental assessment (EA) for the Diamond K Gypsum Chalk Hills

Utah

As Pioneer Day approaches, BLM Utah asks the public to be firewise

SALT LAKE CITY – Increased wildfire activity and hot, dry summer weather in Utah is prompting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to ask the public to help prevent wildland fires.

Nevada, Ely DO

The Bureau of Land Management will begin the Triple B/Maverick-Medicine HMAs emergency wild horse gather

ELY, Nev. – On or around July 24, the Bureau of Land Management, Ely District Office, Bristlecone Field Office, will begin an emergency wild horse gather on the Triple B and Maveri

Montana-Dakotas

Powder River County in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management Miles City Field Office has placed activities on BLM-administered lands in Powder River County under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

BLM seeks public comment on recreation, public access in the Wood River Valley

SHOSHONE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office, Twin Falls District is asking the public to review and provide input on an Environmental Assess

Utah, Color Country DO

St George Field Office issues emergency closure notices for recreation sites

ST GEORGE, Utah – In order to provide for public safety and resource protection, the Bureau of Land Management’s St.

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management Conveys 80-acre parcel to the City of Hyde Park

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today finalized the conveyance of an 80-acre parcel to the City of Hyde Park in Cache County, Utah.

National Office

Secretary of the Interior transfers jurisdiction of 65.74 acres of federal land to the Department of the Army in Arizona and New Mexico

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that the Secretary of the Interior has transferred a total of 65.74 acres of federal public lands in Arizona and New Mexico t

National Office, Utah

The Bureau of Land Management names Greg Sheehan as Utah State Director

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management today announced the appointment of Greg Sheehan, a career wildlife conservation professional with decades of experience as the BLM’