Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Artist in Residence Exhibition

MEDFORD, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Southeastern Oregon Resource Management Plan Amendment Released

VALE, Ore.

Arizona, Gila DO

Prescribed fire planned for Aravaipa Canyon area the week of June 3

SAFFORD, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Safford Field Office and Gila District Fire Management Office will conduct a multiple day prescribed burn in the Aravaipa Can

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Challis FO

Eastern Idaho 4-H Club members to select young wild horses to train

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a 4-H Club wild horse pick up on Wednesday, June 5, at the Eastern Idaho Fairgrounds in Blackfoot at 3 p.m.

Anchorage DO

BLM Alaska seeks public input on Environmental Assessment of Groundwater Monitoring Well

ANCHORAGE, Alaska –The Bureau of Land Management Anchorage Field Office is seeking public comments on a Draft Environmental Assessment of a proposed groundwater monitoring well to

Oregon-Washington

June events at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

BAKER CITY, Ore.—The Bureau of Land Management’s National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center will be connecting kids to public lands and America’s natural and cultu

California, Northern California DO

BLM accepting public comments on wild horse and burro management

Two brown wild horses stare into the camera.

Utah

BLM seeks comments on parcels offered in September 2019 oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting American energy security, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer 149 parcels, totaling n

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming Resource Advisory Council calls for nominations by June 14

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The deadline is approaching to submit nominations for the BLM Wyoming Resource Advisory Council (RAC). Completed nominations must be received by June 14.

Southern Nevada DO, Red Rock/Sloan FO

Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station hours change June 1

LAS VEGAS – The Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station hours of operation will change to Friday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting June 1.

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM seeks public comment on September oil and gas lease sale

ELKO, Nev. – In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting American energy security, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer 22 parcels, totaling nearly 17,4

Idaho

Nearly 300 people watch wild horses return to Hardtrigger Herd Management Area today

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the first group of 14 wild horses to the Hardtrigger Herd Management Area (HMA) today.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Record high bid at Honor Farm wild horse and burro adoption

RIVERTON, Wyo. – Fifty-six wild horses and burros gentled by inmate trainers found new homes during the spring adoption at the Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton.

Utah

BLM Utah invites public input on business plans for Monticello and Richfield Field Offices

SALT LAKE CITY – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released two draft recreation business plans for public comment.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Annual campfire restrictions to start on BLM rivers in Central Oregon

Central Oregon – Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect June 1 on portions of the Deschutes, John Day, White and Crooked Rivers, as well as on BLM-administe

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Challis FO

BLM Challis Field Office campgrounds are open for summer 2019

CHALLIS, Idaho— All the BLM Challis Field Office campgrounds are officially open for the summer 2019 season. There are many beautiful areas to choose from, including the very popular Joe T.

Idaho, Boise DO, Four Rivers FO

BLM seeks public input on draft Resource Management Plan for southwestern Idaho

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management today announced the release of the Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP)/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Four Rivers Field Office and i

Utah

BLM seeks public input on proposal to mitigate wildfire risk near Castle Valley, Utah

MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking comments on an environmental assessment (EA) analyzing a proposal to treat vegetation and fuels as part of a wildfire mi

Nevada

BLM and USFWS seeks public input on the proposed Hycroft Mine Phase II Expansion Project

WINNEMUCCA, NV – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Winnemucca District, Black Rock Field Office (BRFO) and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) have prepared a joi

Colorado, Southwest DO, Grand Junction FO

BLM extends timeframe for seasonal camping fees at Ruby-Horsethief Recreation Area

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Winnemucca DO

Annual Black Rock Rendezvous cancelled

WINNEMUCCA, NV – The Black Rock Field Office, in coordination with partner organizations Friends of Black Rock High Rock, Friends of Nevada Wilderness, and the Nevada Outdoor School announces the c

Wyoming

BLM joins Deerwood Ranch for wild horse adoption

LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Deerwood Ranch Wild Horse Public Off-Range Pasture, with the BLM and the Mantle Ranch and Wild Horse Training Facility, will host a wild horse adoption and free

New Mexico

BLM seeks public input on proposed oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico, Oklahoma

SANTA FE, NM - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has scheduled a two-week public scoping period for input on 16 parcels (7,619.46 acres) of federal minerals proposed for the Nove