Press Releases

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California

Historic Drought Helps Predict How Climate Change Might Affect an Endangered Species

The Bureau of Land Management, the University of California at Santa Cruz, and The Nature Conservancy announce the release of a new study documenting the negative effects of the 2012-2014 drought,

Arizona

BLM and Partners to Hold the First Agua Fria Day

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), The Friends of the Agua Fria National Monument (FAFNM), and Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD)

Utah

BLM Extends Comment Period on Lake Mountain Planning Effort

Salt Lake City— The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office is extending until May 31, 2016, its public comment period on an environment assessment analyzing alter

Alaska

More than 1,700 students to attend Outdoor Week

ANCHORAGE – The BLM Campbell Creek Science Center and the Anchorage School District have teamed up to host Outdoor Week,the single largest event of the year at the Science Center.

Nevada

BLM offers two public tours of Fallon wild horse and burro corral

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering two public tours of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral in Fallon, Nevada, on Friday, May 20.

Idaho

May is Wildfire Awareness Month: Plan-Prepare-Prevent.

Eight western governors, including Idaho's Governor C.L. “Butch" Otter, have proclaimed May "Wildfire Awareness Month".

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming Oil and Gas Sales Net Over $5.7 Million

The Bureau of Land Management generated $5 million for leasing rights on parcels offered at the BLM's quarterly federal oil and gas lease auction on May 3, in Cheyenne.

Idaho

BLM to Build Fuel Breaks near Soda Fire Ahead of 2016 Fire Season

This week, Bureau of Land Management officials will begin installing emergency fuel breaks along roads in the low country of Owyhee County to reduce the threat of wildfire.

Idaho

Public Encouraged to Continue Appropriate Recreational Use in Soda Fire Burn Area

Marsing, Idaho – The BLM encourages the public to enjoy their public lands for recreational activities in the Owyhee range (southwest Idaho/eastern Oregon) as the area burned by the Soda Fire slowl

Colorado

Volunteers needed for annual Hubbard Mesa Clean-up

RIFLE, Colo. – Volunteers are needed Saturday for the annual community clean-up at the Hubbard Mesa and Fravert Reservoir area north of Rifle, Colo.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Selects Elizabeth Burghard as Medford District Manager

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces Elizabeth Burghard as the Medford District Manager. Burghard replaces Dayne Barron who held the position of Medford District Manager.

Colorado

BLM meeting features Montrose area recreation projects

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office invites the public to a recreation coordination meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, at the

Nevada

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Lease to the State of Nevada for a Department of Motor Vehicles Facility in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposal to lease and subsequently convey approximately 20 acres of public lan

Utah

The BLM and Tread Lightly! Launch Respect and Protect Campaign

Salt Lake City—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Tread Lightly!

National Office

BLM Extends Deadline for Nominations for Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has extended to May 31, 2016 the deadline for submitting nominations for the 2016 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards.

Idaho

Public Tour of Bruneau Off-Range Corrals May 13

The Bruneau Off-Range Corrals are located at 28536 Jacks Creek Road, and are privately owned and operated.

Idaho

Ridge to Rivers Seeks Input on 10-year Draft Master Plan

The Ridge to Rivers partnership has released the draft trail plan that will guide development and management of the popular trail system over the next 10 years. 

California

BLM Pit River Campground Reopens

Fall River Mills, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management's Pit River Campground and river access area will reopen for the season Friday, April 29, coinciding with the opening

Nevada

Land Sale Generates More Than $94.5 Million for Projects

Las Vegas --The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today sold 818.66 acres in 34 parcels for $94,536,000 during a competitive public land sale.

Alaska

BLM Announces Public Comment Period on the Environmental Assessment for Constantine Metal Resources LTD's Mining Plan

HAINES, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Glennallen Field Office has opened a public review and comment period on the Environmental Analysis (EA) for Constantine Metal Resources LTD's (

National Office

Interior Department Takes Next Step in Comprehensive Review of Federal Coal Program

As the next step in the Department of the Interior's comprehensive review of the federal coal program, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the dates and locations for a series of pu

New Mexico

BLM Helium Sales Generate $115 Million in 2016

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

California

Media Advisory: Canoemobile at Cosumnes River Preserve

What: About 350 elementary and middle school students from the Galt Joint Union Elementary School District will paddle in 24-foot Voyageur canoes and participate in environmental education activiti

Colorado

BLM seeks comment on proposed paddle board race in Eagle County

KREMMLING, Colo.