Press Releases

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Nevada, Southern Nevada DO, Pahrump FO

BLM seeks public comment on modification of permitted mining operation environmental assessment

LAS VEGAS - The Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District announces the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) to address potential environmental conse

Utah, Paria River DO

BLM, Kane County work together to resume The Wave walk-in lottery

*** Please note, some information below has changed since this release was published.

Utah

BLM to conduct wild horse gather in Juab and Millard Counties in July

FILLMORE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fillmore Field Office announced today that it will conduct a wild horse gather in the Swasey Herd Management Area (HMA) beginning in

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Human-caused fire starts are increasing

Las Vegas –Public lands in Southern Nevada have seen a recent increase in the size and number of human-caused wildfires.

California, Central California DO

BLM to conduct prescribed fires at Cosumnes River Preserve

Firefighter supervises burn in field.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive hours expand June 21

LAS VEGAS – The 13-mile Scenic Drive at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will be open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting June 21.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

New washouts affect roads in Craig Mountain area

LEWISTON, Idaho – Spring storms in late May have taken an additional toll on roads in the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area (CWMA) east of Lewiston.

Utah, West Desert DO

Fire Prevention Order issued for BLM-managed lands in northwestern Utah

West Valley City, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District has issued a fire prevention order that addresses seasonal and year-round fire restrictions.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Bureau of Land Management searches for a stream with no name

Eugene, Oregon – Even a creek with no name deserves some recognition.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Gerber Reservoir Campgrounds Without Water

Klamath Falls, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Bureau of Land Management Restores Access to Campgrounds in Coos, Douglas, and Curry Counties

North Bend, Ore.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

BLM issues draft environmental assessment and schedules public meeting for proposed Rio Bonito Falls acquisition and Management Plan in Lincoln County, N.M.

Roswell, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management has issued the draft environmental assessment for the proposed Rio Bonito Falls acquisition and Management Plan in Lincoln County.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM issues lease for Dunn Ranch Coal Tract

Lakewood, Colo.

Utah, Canyon Country DO

High Fire Danger Prompts Fire Restrictions in Southeast Utah

The current and forecasted weather situation coupled with extremely

Alaska, Central Yukon FO

BLM Temporarily Closes File Mile Campground Due to Fire Activity near Dalton Highway

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central Yukon Field Office has temporarily closed public access to the Five Mile Campground located five miles north of the Yukon River bridge on the Dalton Highway.
Utah, Canyon Country DO

The BLM announces updated climbing avoidance areas, implemented to protect raptors in Indian Creek

MONTICELLO, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Monticello Field Office has completed the first phase of raptor nest surveys in the Indian Creek area and has revised the 2020 avo

Utah, Color Country DO

BLM and USFWS invite the public to review and comment on the Northern Corridor Draft Environmental Impact Statement and proposed Washington County HCP

ST. GEORGE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM releases analysis of bentonite mining expansion in Big Horn County

CODY, Wyo. As part of its commitment to serve local communities through the management of sustainable, working public lands, the Bureau of Land Management has an

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

BLM To Conduct The Jackson Mountains HMA Emergency Wild Horse Gather

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – On or around June 15, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management Winnemucca District, Black Rock Field Office will begin a wild horse gather on the Jackson Mountains He

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

The BLM Roseburg District is accepting overnight reservations at Susan Creek and Tyee campgrounds

Roseburg, Ore.  – With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by local, county and state officials, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ros