Press Releases

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Press Releases by region.
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Alaska, Fairbanks DO

Comments Sought on Preliminary Assessment of Program to Reduce the Risk of Wildfires in East-Central Alaska

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) is seeking public comments through May 15 on its programmatic environmental assessment (PEA) for reducing the risk of wildfires on public lands it manages in east-central Alaska.
Utah

The BLM seeks public comment on the proposed Lila Canyon Mine lease modification in Carbon County

PRICE, Utah – Consistent with the U.S.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

Bureau of Land Management releases Final Environmental Assessment for Proposed Luis Lopez Cemetery Expansion Non-Competitive Direct Sale

SOCORRO, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management today released its final environmental analysis of the Luis Lopez Cemetery Expansion Non-Competitive Direct Sale Resource Management P

California, Northern California DO

Hobo Camp Day Use Area will open for trout season opening day

A simple rail bridge over a forest creek.

California, California Desert DO

BLM approves Haiwee Geothermal Leasing Area

A high desert valley with snowy mountains in the background.

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM seeks public comment on Silicon Exploration Plan of Operations

TONOPAH, Nev.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Clover Flat Prescribed Fire

Lakeview, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Lakeview BLM Releases Final EIS and Issues Decision on the Perlite Mine Expansion

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Utah, Canyon Country DO

BLM seeks nominations to Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee

MONTICELLO, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations for five positions on the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committ

Nevada

Gerald Dixon selected as District Manager for the Elko District

ELKO, Nev. – Gerald Dixon has been selected as the new district manager for the Bureau of Land Management’s Elko District. His official start date is May 10.

Nevada

Nevada Land Management Agencies announce early fire restrictions in response to COVID-19

In an effort to protect firefighters and first responders, as well as Nevada’s communities and  natural resources, state and federal land management agencies are enacting coordinated Nevada-wi

Eastern States

BLM Eastern States cancels six wild horse and burro placement events

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States announces the cancellation of six wild horse and burro placement events in May and June to help slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting opp

Utah

BLM seeks public comment on Good Water Rim Trail proposal

PRICE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on the preliminary environmental assessment (EA) for the Good Water Rim Trail and associated area.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

Departments of the Air Force and the Navy apply to extend and expand military withdrawal for Barry M. Goldwater Range

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management is working with the U.S. Department of the Air Force and the U.S. Department of the Navy, acting on behalf of the U.S.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM approves Fish Springs Ranch Utility Lines and Access Road

CARSON CITY, NEV. The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, Sierra Front Field Office has approved the Fish Springs Ranch Utility Lines and Access Road.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM seeks public comment on fuels reduction project in Alpine County, California

CARSON CITY, Nev.

California, California Desert DO

The BLM seeks public comment on Eldorado-Lugo-Mojave project

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Idaho

BLM invites public to participate in virtual meeting on draft plan to conserve, restore Great Basin sagebrush communities

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites the public to participate in a virtual meeting about the recently published Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on environmental assessment of American Gypsum's expansion proposal

SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on its environmental assessment of American Gypsum Company’s proposal to expand its Eagle-Gypsum Mine in Eagle County.

National Office

BLM hosts virtual conference to improve electronic system for tracking oil and gas activity on public lands

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management hosted a two-day virtual conference this week with oil and gas industry technical experts to identify needed improvements to the agency’s

National Office

Interior Announces $28.4 Million in Payments to Western Oregon Counties

WASHINGTON - U.S.

Colorado

BLM and USFS Release Proposed Browns Canyon National Monument Resource Management Plan

CANON CITY, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Royal Gorge Field Office and the U.S.

New Mexico, Amarillo FO

BLM announces disposal process for Federal Helium System

Amarillo , Texas – The Bureau of Land Management today announced the process and timeline by which remaining helium and helium assets will be disposed of in order to meet the