Press Releases

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Nevada, Carson City DO

Indian Creek Campground to close October 8th

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

BLM hosts National Public Lands Day event with partnering organizations September 28-30

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM to offer 87.5 acres for sale at auction

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold an auction Thursday,

Wyoming, High Plains DO

Trails Center exhibit will explore the mystery of Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo - The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) will offer a temporary exhibit exploring the mysteries and wonders of Wyoming through the creative eyes of its seasonal interp

Oklahoma FO

24th annual Wild Horse and Burro Expo in Belton, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. –The Bureau of Land Management will host the 24th annual Wild Horse and Burro Expo at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton, Texas, beginning on Oct. 12.

Montana-Dakotas

Dillon BLM reviewing plan to remove mine waste dump in Beaverhead County

(DILLON, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office is reviewing a plan of operations to remove a mine waste dump for further processing in Madison County.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive hours change October 1

LAS VEGAS – The 13-mile Scenic Drive at Red Rock Canyon will be open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. starting October 1.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Gunnison FO

BLM set to begin upgrades to Oh Be Joyful Campground

GUNNISON, Colo. -- The Bureau of Land Management will begin upgrading the Oh Be Joyful Campground, located about five miles east of Crested Butte, along County Road 734 t

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM concludes Eagle HMA Emergency Wild Horse Gather

ELY, Nev.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Herbicide treatment to begin on public lands burned in 2005/2006

LAS VEGAS – On September 25, efforts to restore burned areas in the Mojave Desert will continue as herbicide treatments begin on four areas of public land burned in 2005/2006 that have re

California, Central California DO

BLM Bishop and partners to host Bodie Hills National Public Lands Day stewardship event

Trash on public lands in Rattlesnake Gulch

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM Battle Mountain Seeking Volunteers for National Public Lands Day at Mill Creek Campground

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – On Sunday, September 30, from 10:00 a.m.

Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM issues Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Sublette, Lincoln Counties

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Partnership Drives Cow Creek Clean-up

Roseburg, Ore.

National Office

BLM names 3 new members to National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management announced today selections for three open positions on its nine-member National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board. Ms.

High Desert DO

BLM orders emergency closures for Roosevelt Fire area

PINEDALE, Wyo. – Due to extreme fire behavior of the Roosevelt Fire, temporary emergency fire area closures are in effect, as of Sept.

Nevada, Carson City DO

Duck Hill and Chimney 2 wildfires both started by target shooting

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Yesterday, Bureau of Land Management Fire Investigators determined the causes of both the Duck Hill and Chimney 2 wildfires was target shooting.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming oil and gas lease sale garners $61 million

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Eastern States, Northeastern States DO, Southeastern States DO

All parcels offered in Arkansas and Michigan sold at Bureau of Land Management quarterly oil and gas lease sale

WASHINGTON — In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States State Office (BLM-ESSO) quarterly oil and gas lease s

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM approves Gold Rock Mine Project west of Ely, Nevada

ELY, Nev.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM selling firewood permits in two locations for Battle Mountain District

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NEV.

Utah

BLM hosts public meetings for Draft Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument Plans

KANAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management will host two public meetings as part of the ongoing land use planning for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM)

Utah

Fee changes to go into effect at select BLM-managed sites in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah State Office is announcing the approval of final recreation business plans, including 44 new fee areas and modifications to 38 pre-existing f

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

BLM to lift closure for area near Stewart Creek Fire

FAIRFIELD, Idaho – Effective immediately, the BLM Shoshone Field Office is lifting the emergency closure of approximately 3,840 acres of BLM administered lands adjacent to the Stewart&nbs