Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington

BLM celebrates National Public Lands Day with free day-use access

PORTLAND, Ore, — The Bureau of Land Management is waiving recreation day-use fees for visitors on September 23, 2023, in celebration of the 30th annual National Public Lands Day.

National Office

BLM to host webinar on future wild horse and burro grant funding

The Bureau of Land Management will host a free webinar for organizations interested in applying for grant funding to support wild horse and burro management. 

Wyoming

BLM announces oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

Cheyenne, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Nov.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

Dempsey Meadows road under construction Sept. 19 – Oct. 20

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office will begin construction on the Dempsey Meadows Road north of King Hill in the Bennett Hills beginning this week --

Nevada, Carson City DO

Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2023 Desatoya Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Announces John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council Meeting

Prineville, Ore.

Rock Springs FO

Location update for public meeting offered for Rock Springs draft Resource Management Plan

Rock Springs, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) encourages the public to participate in public meetings discussing the Rock Springs Draft Environmental Impact St

National Office

Interior Department Takes Steps to Protect Sacred, Sensitive Lands in New Mexico

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced a 

New Mexico, Farmington DO, Farmington FO

BLM, partners schedule National Public Lands Day event in Farmington

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM plans prescribed burn near Lake Pleasant

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management’s

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Join the Bureau of Land Management for National Public Lands Day

Roseburg, Ore. – Please join the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for a volunteer friendly day of weed removal and cleanup at the Millpond and Lone Pine Recreation sit

New Mexico

BLM Announces Comment Period, Public Meeting Opportunity for Davenport Electronic Site Withdrawal Extension Application

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – On September 18, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will announce in the Federal Register the beginning of a 90-day public comment period and an opportunit

Oregon-Washington

Help protect local communities

The Bureau of Land Management is hiring various jobs in wildland fire across Oregon and Washington. Jobs will open for firefighters, dispatchers and to work at airtanker bases starting in October. This is an opportunity for a career that helps protect local communities and public lands.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Emergency bridge closure on Green Mountain’s Willow Creek Road

LANDER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office has temporarily closed a bridge that crosses Willow Creek Road (BLM Road 2412) on Green Mountain due to a hazardous

California, California Desert DO

BLM welcomes public comment on proposed Easley Solar project in Riverside County

Little Snake FO

Volunteer opportunity for National Public Lands Day

CRAIG, Colo.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

BLM Edson and Sixes recreation sites and campgrounds closed due to Anvil Fire

As a result of the Anvil Fire, the BLM is closing the Edson and Sixes campgrounds and recreation sites until further notice. This order is for the safety of the public and firefighter personnel.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Vale Bureau of Land Management rescinding fire restrictions

VALE, Ore. – Effective Saturday, Sept.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM oil and gas lease sale in North Dakota nets over $2 million

The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today conducted a competitive oil and gas lease sale offering 19 parcels covering 8,061.61 acres in North Dakota.

Montana-Dakotas

Missoula BLM prepares for prescribed burns in Blackfoot River watershed

The Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office is getting ready for prescribed burning in the Blackfoot River Corridor in the coming weeks.  

Idaho

BLM invites visitors to enjoy improvements at Ross Point Day Use site

POST FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Coeur d’Alene Field Office is pleased to announce that improvements at the Ross Point Day Use Recreation Site are now co

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, San Luis Valley FO

Dale Culver selected as new San Luis Valley field manager

Monte Vista, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Rocky Mountain District has announced the selection of Dale Culver as the San Luis Valley Field Manager.

California, Northern California DO

Bureau of Land Management to begin Surprise/Calico Complex wild horse gather

Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO

BLM seeks input on preliminary environmental assessment for resource management plan amendment, E-bike use within Campbell Tract

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - In keeping with the Department of the Interior's goal to promote public land stewardship, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) wi