Press Releases

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Colorado

BLM to host open house in Craig to discuss roads and trails

CRAIG, Colo - The Bureau of Land Management is hosting an open house Feb. 23 in Craig to discuss public access, routes and trails on specific BLM managed land in Moffat County.  

Wyoming

BLM Reschedules February Oil and Gas Lease Sale and Posts Additional Information for May 2016 Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office has released its proposed list of parcels for the May 3, 2016 oil and gas lease sale.

Alaska

BLM Alaska Announces New Resource Advisory Council Appointments

Four Alaskans have been appointed by the Secretary of the Interior to fill vacancies on the Bureau of Land Management Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

Arizona

Free Interagency Brown Bag Lecture Schedule for February 2016

Free Interagency Brown Bag Lecture Schedule for February 2016

 

Colorado

No parcels available for Feb. 11, 2016, oil and gas lease sale

Lakewood, Colo.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM manager returns to the Treasure State as Montana/Dakotas Acting State Director

An experienced leader has returned on a temporary basis to serve as the acting state director of the Montana/Dakotas State Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Nevada

New Meeting Locations Announced for Wildlife Management in Wilderness Areas and Wilderness Study Areas

Las Vegas – Due to scheduling issues, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southern Nevada District Office and Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) have selected new locations for meetings next week

California

Alabama Hills Volunteer Work Day Planned

LONE PINE, Calif. - The Alabama Hills Stewardship Group and the Bureau of Land Management's Bishop Field Office will sponsor a volunteer work day in the Alabama Hills on Feb.

California

BLM Resource Advisory Council Meets March 18 in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Central California Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will convene for a meeting on March 18, at the BLM California Sta

Wyoming

Wyoming February 2016 Oil and Gas Lease Sale Postponed Due to Snowstorm

The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office has postponed its quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for today, Feb. 2, 2016, due to a severe snowstorm in the area.

Nevada

BLM Hosting Meeting on Wildlife Management in Wilderness Areas and Wilderness Study Areas

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southern Nevada District Office and Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is seeking input regarding issues related to wildlife

Colorado

Southwest Resource Advisory Council Oil and Gas Sub-group to meet Feb. 11

MONTROSE, Colo.—The Bureau of Land Management’s Southwest Resource Advisory Council Oil and Gas sub-group will meet Thursday, Feb.

Colorado

BLM Uncompaghre Field Office Accepts Comments for the 2016 Special Recreation Permits Applications

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office is seeking public comments on 21 Special Recreation Permit applications, including six new application

Wyoming

Wyoming Resource Advisory Council Meeting Postponed

The Wyoming Resource Advisory Council scheduled for Feb. 3-5, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, was postponed due to weather conditions and road closures.

Arizona

Birders Celebrate Profusion of Color at 2016 Winter Bird Festival in St. George, Utah

St. George, Utah —For many, January might mean setting New Year’s resolutions; but for birders it’s prime time for birding.

Nevada

BLM Nevada Accepts Historical Lithograph

On Monday, January 25, Ms.

California

BLM Seeking Public Comments on Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Application

SUSANVILLE, Calif. -- The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Eagle Lake Field Office is accepting public suggestions and comments regarding management needs and projects that w

Colorado

BLM announces appointments to council to help advise agency on balanced management of nation's public lands

MONTROSE, Colo. --- The Bureau of Land Management announced new appointments or reappointments of members to its citizen-based Southwest Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advi

Nevada

BLM Seeks Public Comment on the Argenta Settlement Agreement Range Improvement Environmental Assessment

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Battle Mountain District Office (BMDO), Mount Lewis Field Office (MLFO) is asking the public to review and provide input on the Argenta Se

California

BLM, Partners will open Trinidad Lighthouse Sunday, Jan. 31

TRINIDAD, Calif.

Idaho

Twin Falls District to Host Open House

TWIN FALLS, Id.—The Twin Falls District Bureau of Land Management is hosting an open house on Jan. 27 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the new office building at 2878 Addison Ave. E., Twin Falls.

Idaho

BLM Challis Field Office Implements Emergency Closure of Cottonwood Campground

CHALLIS, ID – Due to high accumulations of snow and ice along the Salmon River and access road, the BLM is implementing a temporary closure at the Cottonwood Recreation Site until conditions improv

Arizona

BLM seeks public input for revision of a portion of the Sonoran Desert National Monument Resource Management Plan

Court-ordered plan amendment will address recreational target shooting impacts

 

California

Wood Shreds Delivery Begins for Butte Fire Stabilization Efforts

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – As part of ongoing rehabilitation and stabilization efforts by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and its partners to stabilize areas burned during