Press Releases

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Alaska

BLM Issues Fire Prohibition for Federal Lands near Steese Highway NOAA Facility

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a Fire Prevention Order prohibiting campfires, explosives and fireworks on federal lands in a fire-prone area of black spruce off

Alaska

BLM invites volunteers to National Trails Day Celebration June 2

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management invites trail lovers of all ages to the BLM Campbell Tract Saturday, June 2, 2018 to celebrate National Trails Day.  Join us

New Mexico

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Clovis, New Mexico

NORMAN, Okla.—The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro sale event in Clovis, New Mexico, June 1 – 2 at the Curry County Events Center, where 50 wild horses and burros will be

Utah

BLM to Remove Graffiti in Dry Fork

VERNAL, Utah – On May 29, the BLM Vernal Field Office, will conduct a graffiti removal project near the Flume Trail.

Nevada

New exhibits opening, free snacks and refreshments at the Marzen House Museum

Lovelock, Nev. -  The Marzen House Museum will be opening and dedicating three new exhibits on the California Trail, Panama Nevada and Nevada minerals, Saturday, June 2 at 10 a.m.

Oregon-Washington

Employees Receive Prestigious Smokey Bear Award

Joint News Release
USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region

Wyoming

BLM installs signs along Trapper’s Route

CASPER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management will be installing signs along the roads and trails within the Trapper’s Route Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) beginning mid-May. 

Nevada

Five Junior Rangers sworn in at Logandale Trails

LAS VEGAS - Saturday was a banner day as five kids became the first Logandale Trails Junior Rangers.

Utah

High Fire Danger Prompts Fire Restrictions in Southeastern Utah

Current and forecasted weather coupled with extremely dry vegetation throughout southeastern Utah have created hazardous fire conditions.

National Office

Wild Horse and Burro ‘Online Corral’ connects Americans with adoptable animals

The Bureau of Land Management today announced the launch of the Wild Horse and Burro “Online Corral”—a new website focused on connecting the American public with wild horses and burros available fo

Arizona

BLM elevates fire restrictions to decrease wildfire potential in central Arizona

PHOENIX— The Bureau of Land Management Phoenix District Office will implement Stage II fire restrictions in order to reduce the risk of wildfire on public lands managed by the Phoe

Oregon-Washington

National Oregon Trail Center offers historic leather workshops in June

Baker City, Ore.

New Mexico

BLM Offers Free Entrance to Dripping Springs and Aguirre Spring

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming changes second quarter oil and gas lease sale dates to June 26-27

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Due to an administrative error, BLM Wyoming is changing the sale date for the 2nd quarter oil and gas lease sale from June 20-21, 2018 to June 26-27, 2018.

California

Bus shuttles offered for Bizz Johnson National Recreational Trail

SUSANVILLE, Calif. -- Weekend bus shuttle services for the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail will begin Saturday, June 2, and continue through October.

New Mexico

Agencies announce ‘West-wide’ Energy Corridor review workshop in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S.

Idaho

BLM seeks comments on grazing permit renewal in Rockville allotment near Marsing, ID

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on the renewal of two grazing permits in the Rockville grazing allotment.

Idaho

Agencies promote wildfire awareness with local communities

A partnership of federal land managers, local fire departments, and Idaho Firewise has announced the Every Yard Counts (EYC) Campaign, an effort to raise awareness about wildfires in the wildland-u

Utah

BLM releases final analysis for utility corridor project in northeastern Utah

VERNAL, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office is releasing a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) analyzing potential impacts of the proposed Enefit American

Wyoming

BLM Cody releases analysis of gypsum mining expansion

CODY, Wyo.