Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Fire Season Begins May 28th

Joint News Release
Douglas Forest Protective Association
Bureau of Land Management, Roseburg District

Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management provides tips for responsible recreation

Portland, Ore — Memorial Day weekend is a popular time for visitors to enjoy their public lands, and, this year, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is providing tips for

Utah

BLM announces new state fire management officer

SALT LAKE CITY—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is pleased to announce the selection of Chris Delaney as the new State Fire Management Officer for BLM Utah.

Gila DO

BLM invites public comment on SPRNCA draft Land Health Evaluations and scoping on the associated grazing lease renewals

TUCSON, Ariz. –   The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tucson Field Office has released draft Land Health Evaluations (LHEs) and has initiated public scoping on the associated

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Steens Mountain Advisory Council Schedules June 2021 Videoconference

Hines, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today the Steens Mountain Advisory Council has scheduled a spring virtual meeting.

Arizona, Gila DO

Fire activity and dry conditions trigger stage 2 fire restrictions in Southeastern Arizona

Tucson, Ariz. (May 24, 2021) --- Effective Wednesday, May 26, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, Bureau of Land Management Gila District, all districts of the

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Bureau of Land Management Seeks Input on Landscape Management

Roseburg, Ore.

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Humboldt River Field Office to publish the final Environmental Assessment for the Baltazor Geothermal Development Project

Denio, Nev — The Humboldt River Field Office has published the final Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Baltazor Geothermal Development Project.

Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO, Lewistown FO

New interpretive programs coming to the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument

(Fort Benton, Mont.) – The Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument will kick off the Memorial Day weekend by offering new interpretive programs on Friday and Saturday,

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Announced

LAS VEGAS – On May 24, 2021, the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Clark County Fire Department, Mt.

California, Northern California DO

BLM NE California campgrounds open in time for fishing season

Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Northwest DO, Rocky Mountain DO, Southwest DO

BLM Seeks Nominations to Colorado Resource Advisory Councils

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for its Northwest Colorado, Southwest Colorado, and Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Prineville Bureau of Land Management Selling Online Firewood Permits

PRINEVILLE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Deschutes Field Office has added an online option for purchasing firewood-cutting permits for the Williamson Creek juniper f

Utah

The BLM’s Canyon Rims Travel Management Plan designates routes for public motorized use while protecting resources

MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management has finalized the Canyon Rims Travel Management Area Environmental Assessment, which will provide for motorized recreation opportunities

Alaska

BLM Looking for Dalton Highway Artist-In Residence for This Summer

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting applications through June 4 for an Artist-in-Residence who will spend one week this summer on pub

California, Central California DO

BLM Bakersfield Field Office to issue seasonal fire restrictions

California, California Desert DO

BLM to begin wild burro gather near Ridgecrest

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Annual campfire restrictions to start on BLM rivers in Central Oregon

Central OregonAnnual campfire restrictions will go into effect June 1, 2021 on portions of the Deschutes, John Day, White and Crooked Rivers, as well as on BLM-administ