Press Releases

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Idaho, Boise DO

BLM hosts 4-H trail challenge at Boise Wild Horse Corrals this weekend

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a wild horse trail challenge on Sunday, March 24.

California, Central California DO

BLM to conduct pile burning at Keysville and the San Joaquin River Gorge

An image of the historic mining sites at the Keysville Special Recreation Management Area (Erin Schmitt/BLM).

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming leases 114 oil and gas parcels in March sale, nets nearly $12 million

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming raised $11.8 million in its quarterly oil and gas lease sale held March 19-20 online.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Find Your Nature on the Rocks!

Joint News Release
The Nature Conservancy

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Caution urged on public roads

LANDER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management advises travelers on roads crossing public land to use caution as spring snowmelt has resulted in muddy conditions throughout the area.

Alaska

BLM Alaska Welcomes New State Director

BLM Deputy Director of Operations Mike Nedd (right) administers the oath of
National Office

BLM and Forest Service Announce 2019 National Conservation Awards

DENVER – Interior’s Bureau of Land Management and Agriculture’s Forest Service recognized the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) and the Northern Rocky Mountain Grotto (NRMG) last week for their

Nevada

Bring home your very own saddle-trained wild horse from the Northern Nevada Correctional Center

On Saturday, March 30, the Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries are hosting a saddle-trained wild horse adoption at the Northern Nevada Corre

Idaho, Boise DO

Record number of trainers to pick up wild horses and burros this weekend

BOISE, Idaho – Preparations for the third annual Mustang Mania Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) Challenge are now underway at the Boise Wild Horse Corrals.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Storm Impacts Northwest Oregon District BLM Lands

Salem, Ore.

Wyoming, High Desert DO

Interior authorizes expansion of uranium recovery project in Wyoming

The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management today approved the expansion of the Lost Creek uranium in-situ recovery project, an existing uranium mine operated by Lost Creek ISR in Sweetwater County, Wyo.
Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

BLM’s Discovery Hill Bluffs Road temporarily closed over high erosion threat

SALMON, Idaho - Effective March 18, the BLM Salmon Field Office will temporarily close Discovery Hill Bluffs Road due to highly erosive soil conditions.  Idaho's weather is changing

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Trego Hot Springs Recreation Area road closure

Trego Hot Springs Recreation Area road closure
New Mexico

BLM Plans Prescribed Burn in Socorro County

The Bureau of Land Management Socorro Field Office is planning to burn up to 2,711 acres in eastern Socorro County April 1-May 15, weather permitting.  The Chupadera Prescribed Burn is located

New Mexico

Prescribed Burn Planned in Chaves County

Roswell, NM –Beginning the week of March 17, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin seeking opportunities to conduct the 200-acre Nester Ball Prescribed Fire in Chaves Coun

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO

BLM to extend annual seasonal motorized travel closure in South Hills

 

BLM to extend annual seasonal motorized travel closure in South Hills

California, Central California DO

Alabama Hills film, geology and natural history hikes offered this March

Image of father and daughter hiking at the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM to conduct prescribed burns 30 miles south of Fredonia

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National Office

Colorado Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

Alaska, Anchorage DO

BLM invites public to comment on Draft Bering Sea – Western Interior Resource Management Plan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management’s Anchorage Field Office is seeking public comments on a draft plan for future public land management actions in the Bering Sea-We

Montana-Dakotas

Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct prescribed fires this spring in north central Montana

Prescribed Burn(LEWISTOWN, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is pl

Nevada

Nevada Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

Idaho

Idaho Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

National Office

Utah’s Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La