Press Releases

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Nevada

No bids during BLM competitive oil and gas lease sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received no bids on the 50,415.76 acres offered during its quarterly oil and gas competitive lease sale held in Reno today.

California

BLM Resource Advisory Council Meets April 7 and 8 in Susanville

SUSANVILLE, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management's Northern California District Resource Advisory Council will convene for a meeting and field tour Thursday and Friday, Apri

National Office

Bureau of Land Management Announces Public Meeting, Webinar on Initiative to Make Future Land-use Planning more Collaborative, Transparent, and Effective

The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it will host a public meeting in Denver and an informational webinar on its proposed rule Planning 2.0.

Colorado

BLM seeks public comments in determining Areas of Critical Environmental Concern in southwest Colorado

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office is seeking comments regarding establishing Areas of Critical Environmental Concern in San Miguel, San Juan, Dolo

Colorado

Southwest Resource Advisory Council Oil and Gas Sub-group to meet March 16

MONTROSE, Colo.—The Bureau of Land Management’s Southwest Resource Advisory Council Oil and Gas sub-group will meet Wednesday, March 16, at the Montezuma County Annex (107 N.

New Mexico

BLM Amends April 20, 2016 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management's New Mexico State Office (BLM) announced today that 19 parcels totaling about 5,325 acres will be offered at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale scheduled for April

Nevada

BLM Seeks Public Comment for Transfer of Interest from the City of Las Vegas to Opportunity Village

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposal for a transfer of interest from the City of Las Vegas to the Opportunity Village and a

California

Open House for USFS and BLM 2016 Off-Highway Vehicle Grants Scheduled for March 16

BISHOP, Calif. - The Inyo National Forest (USFS) and the Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office (BLM) have submitted preliminary applications for grant funds from the C

Colorado

BLM takes key steps to expedite solar energy development on public lands

Regional mitigation strategies to implement Western Solar Plan 

Alaska

BLM to Host Series of Public Meetings in Fairbanks

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska will hold a series of meetings in Fairbanks beginning March 7.

Arizona

BLM Takes Key Steps to Expedite Solar Energy Development on Public Lands

As part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan to cut carbon pollution and spur rene

National Office

BLM Takes Key Steps to Expedite Solar Energy Development on Public Lands

As part of President Obama's Climate Action Plan to cut carbon pollution and spur renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced key milestones in

California

Berryessa Snow Mountain Monument Dedication and Spring Festival Planned

WILLIAMS, Calif. -- Federal agencies and partners will hold a spring festival and dedication ceremony Saturday, March 19, to celebrate establishment of the Berryessa Snow Moun

California

Volunteers Welcome to Help Construct Memorial Fitness Park

REDDING, Calif.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Distributes Secure Rural Schools Payments to Western Oregon Counties

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it has issued payment to 18 counties in western Oregon eligible under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act extensio

Nevada

BLM to hold oil and gas lease sale March 8

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a competitive oil and gas lease sale on March 8, at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Grand Exposition Hall, 407 N. Virginia Street, Reno.

California

BLM to host Interpretive Hikes in the Alabama Hills this March

LONE PINE, Calif. -The Bureau of Land Management will host interpretive hikes in the Alabama Hills to discuss film history and view scenic arches in March.

Nevada

BLM Opens Nominations for Funding from the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act

Las Vegas --The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opened the nomination period for Round 16 project proposals funded under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA). The nomination

Arizona

BLM Announces New Appointments to Council to Advise Agency on Balanced Management of National Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona State Director today announced the appointment of three new members and reappointment of two former members to Arizona's citizen-based Resource Advisory