Press Releases
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,
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)
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
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
The BLM and Tread Lightly! Launch Respect and Protect Campaign
Salt Lake City—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Tread Lightly!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 (
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
BLM Helium Sales Generate $115 Million in 2016
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will transfer $115 million to the U.S.
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