Press Releases

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Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, San Luis Valley FO

BLM planning prescribed burns

MONTE VISTA, Colo. — The Bureau of Land Management is preparing a prescribed burn at the Blanca Wetlands, approximately 11 miles northeast of Alamosa, Colo.

Idaho

Christmas tree permits available at southwest Idaho BLM offices

Boise, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing Christmas tree permits Nov. 15-Dec. 24.

California, Central California DO

BLM Mother Lode Field Office eases seasonal fire restrictions

Nevada

BLM publishes final environmental review for proposed Goldrush Mine Project

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management has published a final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Goldrush Mine project in Lander and Eureka counties.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed Lake Havasu Field Office vegetation management plan

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. 

Utah, Green River DO

BLM seeks comment on sale of public land in Emery County

PRICE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management today announced a 45-day public comment period for a proposed sale of 80 acres of federal land in Emery County, known as Parcel 15.

Idaho

BLM and partners team up to clean up Clearwater River corridor

LEWISTON, Idaho–For several years, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cottonwood Field Office has partnered with the Clearwater Management Council and the Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy based in Pi

Alaska

BLM Seeks Applicants to the Alaska Resource Advisory Council

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public applicants for membership on the Alaska

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

BLM Seeks Nominations to the Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

Idaho

BLM seeks public input on enhancements to slickspot peppergrass habitat in southwestern Idaho

Boise, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on an environmental assessment for slickspot peppergrass habitat.

Nevada

Christmas tree permits will be available on the Winnemucca District

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. - The Winnemucca District will have Christmas tree cutting permits available for purchase starting Nov. 21 through Dec. 24.

California, California Desert DO

California Desert District seeks nominations to the Desert Advisory Council

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO, Lakeview DO, Medford DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Roseburg DO

BLM seeks Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council members

NORTH BEND, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking citizens with an interest in public lands management to fill vacant positions on its Western Oregon Resource Advisory Co

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM announces new Prineville District Manager, Field Managers

Prineville, Ore. – The Prineville District BLM is pleased to announce the selection of a new District Manager and two Field Managers.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Socorro FO

BLM extends withdrawal for Langmuir Principal Research Site

Wyoming

BLM Seeks Nominations to the Wyoming Resource Advisory Council

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Wyoming Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

Eastern States

BLM approves Doe Run lease modifications for minerals exploration in southeast Missouri

Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northeastern States District released its approved Decision Record of the environmental assessment for the Doe Run Company Lease Modifications, which auth

National Office

BLM Approves Plan for Critical Mineral Mine in Nevada

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today approval of the Gibellini Vanadium Mine Pro

Utah

BLM announces winter holiday hours for Visitor Centers, Paria Contact Station, Paria Canyon overnight permits

KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Paria River District will transition to a winter operating schedule for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument’s four visitor cente

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO, Lakeview DO, Vale DO

BLM seeks nominations to Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council

BURNS, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO, Vale DO

BLM seeks nominations to John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council This citizen-based committee assists in the d

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO, Lakeview DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Spokane DO, Vale DO

BLM Seeks Nominations for Six Advisory Councils in Oregon, Washington

Portland, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for six advisory councils in Oregon and Washington.