Press Releases

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Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM temporarily closes Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area Campground

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Nevada, Ely DO, Battle Mountain DO, Elko DO

BLM reopens public comment, announces new date for oil and gas lease sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has reopened the public comment period and changed the date for this summer’s proposed oil and gas lease sale due to the inclusion of additional parcels in the E

Oregon-Washington

BLM Begins Reclassification of Public Domain Lands in Western Oregon

Portland, Ore.

Idaho

BLM sets hearing on use of helicopters, motorized vehicles for wild horse management

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is conducting its annual public hearing to discuss the use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in the monitoring and management of

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM to host free mining claim workshop

ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada, will be holding a free workshop to provide guidance and tips on public mining claims, May 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Nevada

BLM announces public meetings to provide input on the proposed Burning Man Special Recreation 10-year permit renewal

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management invites interested members of the public to two meetings next week regarding a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) to analy

Northern California DO

BLM terminating land use plan development in Northwest California

Trinity Wild and Scenic River.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed White Pine County Silver State Trail

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Ely District, Bristlecone Field Office is asking the public to review and provide comments on a preliminary environmental assessment (EA)

Nevada, Elko DO

Four thousand sagebrush seedlings planted on the Sheep Creek Fire

ELKO, Nev. – Forty-five volunteers from kids to adults planted 4,000 sagebrush seedlings on a portion of the Sheep Creek Fire near Battle Mountain, Nevada, Saturday March 30.

Idaho

BLM supplies wildland fire engine to local Rangeland Fire Protection Association

Boise, Idaho – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) transferred a surplus wildland fire engine to the Owyhee Rangeland Fire Protection Association (RFPA) in Jordan Valley, Oregon.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM plans prescribed burn near Cordes Junction

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Phoenix District will conduct a prescribed burn of cut and piled juniper within 120-acres of the Agua Fria National Monument, in the S

Eastern States

BLM Authorizes a Coal Lease Sale within the Wayne National Forest

WASHINGTON – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting energy security and economic growth, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) authorized a competitive coal lease sa

Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM to host public meeting on Continental Divide-Creston Natural Gas Development Project

Rawlins, Wyo. – Being a good neighbor by supporting working public lands is one of The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) highest priorities.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

Trails Center hosts new temporary exhibit on America in 1849

CASPER, Wyo.

Colorado

BLM Colorado evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public scoping comments on approximately 78,692 acres of public lands proposed for the upcoming September 2019

Idaho

BLM to conduct audit of Special Recreation Permit Program

Boise, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Idaho will be conducting an audit of its Special Recreation Permit Program during 2019.  Special Recreation

California, Northern California DO

BLM completes repair of fire, storm damage on recreational trails

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Nevada

BLM Nevada and Northern Nevada Correctional Center saddle-trained wild horse adoption a success

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries conducted a saddle-trained wild horse adoption event on March 30 at the Northern Nevada Correc

Utah, Canyon Country DO

BLM seeks public comment on Klondike Bluffs camping proposal

MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking comments on an environmental assessment (EA) analyzing a proposal to provide sustainable camping opportunities and improvement

New Mexico

Volunteers sought for public lands clean up event

Santa Fe, N.M.

New Mexico

BLM Quarterly Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets $15,390,258

SANTA FE, N.M. —The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico raised $15,390,258 in its quarterly oil and gas lease sale held March 28, 2019.

Colorado, Southwest DO

BLM Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Designation

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) celebrates the ten-year anniversary of the designation of the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation

Colorado, Northwest DO

Prescribed burns planned to reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildlife habitat

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Temporary Closure of Hyatt Lake Campground

Ashland, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing temporary closures, starting in late May 2019, to the Hyatt Lake Campground.