Press Releases

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Alaska

Statement regarding next steps on Alaska Public Lands Orders review

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced next steps today in its review of several Public Lands Orders signed at the end of the previous Administration.

Nevada, Carson City DO

NextEra Energy Resources to host virtual public meeting for Dodge Flat II solar project

Carson City, Nev – NextEra Energy Resources will be hosting two virtual public meetings to discuss their proposed Dodge Flat II solar and energy storage project on Thurs., May 13,

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM announces proposed land donation to Sabinoso Wilderness

Taos, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office is proposing the agency accept a land donation of 9,855 acres, known as Cañon Ciruela in northeastern New Mexico, from the T

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, Billings FO

BLM issues decision on Modified Pryor Mountain Travel Management Plan

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – A new plan for travel on the portion of the Pryor Mountains managed by the Bureau of Land Management has been released. 

Colorado River DO

Flag Fire Update, April 28, 2021

Acres: Estimated 1,400 acres
Percent Containment: 0%
Start Date: April 25, 2021
Cause: Under Investigation

New Mexico, Farmington DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks public comments on direct sale of public land in San Juan County

FARMINGTON, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Farmington Field Office is seeking public comment on the conveyance of a 19.5-acre parcel of public land 14 miles north of Aztec, N

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks public comment on Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station environmental assessment

LAS VEGAS - The Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District announces the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) to disclose and analyze the environmenta

Colorado River DO

Flag Fire Update, April 27, 2021

Acres: 1,400 acres (did not fly due to limited visibility)
Percent Containment: 0% 
Start Date: Sunday, April 25, 2021

Utah

Statement on Vandalism at Birthing Rock

MOAB, Utah — Birthing Rock, a prominent rock imagery site along Kane Creek Road in the Moab Field Office, was recently vandalized.

Utah

Red Fleet Downhill Flow Trail Opening

VERNAL, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Vernal Field Office is proud to announce the official opening of the newly constructed Red Fleet Downhill Flow Trail, located ne

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Seeking Input on Salvage Harvest in Holiday Farm Fire

Springfield, Ore.

California, Central California DO

BLM plans controlled burn at Cosumnes River Preserve along Interstate 5

California, Central California DO

Bureau of Land Management and partners use weevil to combat invasive weed

California, Northern California DO

Fire repair work underway at Fort Sage Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area

Colorado River DO

Flag Fire Update, April 26, 2021

Acres: 1,400 acres    
Percent Containment: 0% 
Start Date: Sunday, April 25, 2021     

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Temporary Closure on Section of Nestucca River Road

Tillamook, Ore.

Colorado River DO

Flag Fire Initial Update, April 25, 2021

Wind-driven Flag Fire burning in the Hualapai Mountains south of Kingman, Arizona 

Community of Pine Lake, Hualapai Mountain Lodge evacuated – Pinion Pine and Atherton Acres

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM pauses drill seeding of fire-damaged public lands in eastern Nevada

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management has paused until autumn drill seeding on public lands burned in two eastern Nevada wildfires.

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management celebrates 75th birthday in 2021

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is celebrating 75 years by inviting everyone to reimagine your public lands.

California, California Desert DO

BLM authorizes burro gather in Inyo and San Bernardino counties

Idaho

Egin Lakes Campground opens April 28, annual Egin-Hamer winter closure lifts May 1

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho - The Egin Lakes Campground will open at 8 a.m. on April 28 for the 2021 season.

California, California Desert DO

BLM finalizes environmental review for new Cahuilla Ranger Station

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Missoula FO

Missoula BLM seeks public comment on proposed land acquisition

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – The public is invited to comment on a proposal by the Bureau of Land Management to acquire more land in the Blackfoot River Watershed.

National Office

Statement on Second Quarter Oil and Gas Lease Sales

The Interior Department’s ongoing review of the federal oil and gas program is assessing compliance with applicable laws and, as directed by Executive Order 14008, reviewing whether the current leasing process provides taxpayers with a fair return.