Press Releases

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Arizona, Phoenix DO

Bureau of Land Management publishes proposed grazing plan amendment for Sonoran Desert National Monument

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released its analysis of a proposed amendment to the management plan for the

Utah, West Desert DO

BLM West Desert District seeing an increase in human-caused wildfires

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District has seen an increase in human-caused wildfires this year with 21 human-caused fires, making up 75% of t

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Mangum Fire Update, July 8, 2020

This is the final update on the Mangum Fire unless conditions change significantly. For further information, please visit the following links:

Utah, Color Country DO, St George FO

Roadwork requires temporary closure of BLM’s Red Cliffs Recreation Area

Improvements to the Bureau of Land Management’s Red Cliffs Recreation Area road will

Montana-Dakotas

BLM to hold Q&A session on Scratchgravel Hills recreation plan

(BUTTE, Mont.) – Due to expected interest in the preliminary Scratchgravel Hills Recreation Area Management Plan, the Bureau of Land Management is modifying its upcoming question-and-answer session

Alaska

BLM Alaska announces new additions to Resource Advisory Council

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management Alaska welcomes the addition of seven new Resource Advisory Council (RAC) Members.

Colorado

BLM implements fire restrictions in Gunnison County

Gunnison, Colo.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM Places Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Campbell and Sheridan Counties

BUFFALO, Wyo.

California, Central California DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on Alabama Hills Management Plan

Rock formation in the forefront with mountains in the background.

California, Northern California DO

Logging activities to begin on Camp Fire salvage timber sale

A fire scorched forest with burnt trees.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Elk Creek Road closing for repairs

NORTH BEND, Ore.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM signs decision on Mt. Irish archaeological site improvements

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Basin and Range National Monument Manager has issued a decision for the Mount Irish Cultural Resource Protection and Visitor Improvements

California, Northern California DO

BLM, partners, to conduct prescribed burn in Sacramento River Bend area

A section of a wooden fence in a field of grass.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks comments on vegetation removal projects

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management Billings Field Office is accepting public comment on a proposal to treat vegetation on approximately 500 acres in Carbon County.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM’s Dillon Field Office welcomes new field manager

(DILLON, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office greeted its new manager during an outdoor swearing-in ceremony under sunny, blue skies June 24.

Utah

Knolls Fire closure order rescinded

West Valley City, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District has reopened BLM-managed public lands in the Lake Mountains following 100% containm

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

BLM Analyzing Proposed Baltazor Geothermal Development Project

Winnemucca, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Humboldt River Field Office (HRFO) is seeking public comments on issues to be analyzed in an environmental assessment for the prop

Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks comments on Pumpkin Creek grazing EA

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The BLM Miles City Field Office is accepting public comments on a preliminary environmental assessment which describes options for grazing on the Pumpkin Creek Allotment, loca

National Office

BLM Announces New Senior Leadership Law Enforcement Appointments

GRAND JUNCTION, CO.  — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the appointment of two career professionals to the agency’s senior law enforcement leadership team b

National Office

Bureau of Land Management names Dr. David Jenkins as Assistant Director for Resources and Planning

GRAND JUNCTION, CO. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the appointment of Dr. David Jenkins as the new Assistant Director for Resources and Planning.

Nevada

Be safe on public lands over holiday weekend

RENO, Nev.

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM seeks comments on Hasbrouck Mine Project on public and private lands

TONOPAH, Nev.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

The Taos Field Office announces openings for visitor centers and day-use campgrounds

TAOS, N.M.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

BLM Roswell Field Office reopens Valley of Fires Recreation Area

ROSWELL, N.M.

Arizona, Colorado River DO, Lake Havasu FO

Western Arizona land managers encourage Responsible Recreation for holiday weekend

A coalition of federal land management agencies in western Arizona is urging “Responsible Recreation” for the upcoming July 4th holiday weekend.