Press Releases

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National Office

Secretary Jewell Statement on President Obama's Strategy to Cut Methane Emissions

Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today issued the following statement on the Obama Administration's goal to cut methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by 40 - 45 percent from 2012 leve

Eastern States

BLM to Relocate Eastern States Office

The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it will move its Eastern States office in Springfield, VA to 20 M Street, SE, Washington, DC.

Colorado

BLM Director highlights agency accomplishments in 2014

Progress Seen on Host of Public Land Priorities

National Office

BLM Director Highlights Agency Accomplishments in 2014

Capping a year of progress for public land priorities, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Neil Kornze today highlighted major accomplishments of the BLM in 2014, including major steps forward

Arizona

Upcoming Fee-Free Day on BLM-Managed Land in Arizona

The Bureau of Land Management, in conjunction with other agencies within the Department of the Interior, will waive recreation-related fees for visitors to the National System of Public Lands on fo

Alaska

BLM Artists in Residence to Give Presentations in Fairbanks

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Bureau of Land Management Artists in Residence

Colorado

BLM opens scoping period on oil and gas wells

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposal to develop oil and gas resources in the Denver Julesburg Basin.

Colorado

BLM delivers on permits, leasing opportunities for oil and gas in 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C.

National Office

BLM Delivers on Permits, Leasing Opportunities for Oil and Gas in 2014

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), whose onshore oil and gas program includes approximately 100,000 wells spread across public lands, today released data summarizing oil and gas permitting, leasi

National Office

Secretary Jewell Launches Comprehensive Strategy to Protect and Restore Sagebrush Lands Threatened by Rangeland Fire

Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today issued a Secretarial Order calling for a comprehensive

Colorado

BLM starts public comment period on forestry project

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office wants your input on a proposed project to implement elements of the Colorado Bark Beetle Strategic Plan.

Colorado

BLM starts public scoping period for Salida trail system additions

CANON CITY, Colo.

Wyoming

Wyoming RAC Meeting Set for February

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet Feb. 2-4, in Laramie, Wyoming.

February RAC Agenda

Alaska

BLM Alaska Opens Public Comment on Proposed Areas of Critical Environmental Concern in the Eastern Interior Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement

BLM is considering changing the boundary of the proposed Fortymile Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) and designating a new ACEC on the Mosquito Flats, also in the Fortymile region.
Colorado

BLM plans pile burn to reduce hazardous fuels

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Tres Rios Field Office plans to begin burning slash piles from a hazardous fuels reduction project as early as Monday, Jan.

Eastern States

BLM Extends Southeastern States Draft Southeastern States Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Comment Period

The Bureau of Land Management has extended the public comment period on its Draft Southeastern States Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) until March 16, 2015 fo

Nevada

With Snow Approaching, Call Before You Visit Red Rock

Las Vegas – Pristine snow capping Joshua trees with glorious red sandstone background is a photo sought after by many.

California

U.S. District Court Issues Final Judgment and Order for Eagle Mountain Land Exchange in Riverside County

The U.S. District Court signed a final judgment and order on Dec. 18 on the Eagle Mountain Land Exchange in Riverside County, ending litigation that has been ongoing since 1999.

New Mexico

BLM Postpones January 21, 2015 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The New Mexico Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has postponed the January 21, 2015 Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale because additional time is required to evaluate public comments regarding potent

Alaska

BLM Alaska Seeks White Mountains Artist in Residence

FAIRBANKS — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking an artist for

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on proposed fuels reduction project on Basalt Mountain

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to reduce hazardous fuels for wildfires along the base of Basalt Mountain north of El Jebel near Spring Park Reservoir.

National Office, New Mexico

BLM Helium Sales Generate $215 Million for American Taxpayer in 2014

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today will transfer $115 million to the U.S.

Nevada

BLM transfers land to state for senior housing complex

Las Vegas — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) sold five acres of public

Nevada

BLM Extends Public Comment Period for the Las Vegas and Pahrump Field Offices Draft Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement

Las Vegas – Nevada Bureau of Land Management (BLM) State Director Amy Lueders announced today that she will extend the current public comment period for the Las Vegas and Pahrump F