Press Releases

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Arizona

BLM announces land segregation for two proposed utility-scale solar energy projects in Central and Western Arizona

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management Arizona State Office has announced a two-year segregation of more than 4,400 acres of public land in Maricopa and Yuma Counties to allo

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO

BLM Rio Puerco Field Office to implement three prescribed fires

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Throughout the winter season, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will implement three prescribed fires, depending on weather conditions.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM seeds 1,900 acres of eastern Nevada’s public lands

ELY, Nev.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM initiates environmental analysis of the Jove Solar Energy Project

YUMA, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management is kicking off its environmental analysis of the proposed Jove Solar Energy project with two public scoping meetings scheduled in Januar

Nevada

The Black Rock Field Office to release Calico Complex mares treated with fertility control

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Black Rock Field Office concluded the Calico Complex wild horse gather near Gerlach, Nevada on October 1, 2022. 

Utah

BLM announces geothermal lease sale in Southwestern Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — As part of efforts to meet the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035, as well as Congress’ direction in the Energy Act

National Office

Secretary Haaland Announces New Steps to Accelerate Solar Energy Development on Public Lands in the West

Buckeye, Ariz. — During a visit to the Sonoran Solar Energy Project today – a project on public lands expected to power 91,000 homes – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haala

White River FO

BLM prescribed burning planned southwest of Meeker

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM Worland seeks eagle survey volunteers

WORLAND, Wyo.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Temporary closure of certain public land for the 2022 SNORE Laughlin Rage at the River OHV Race

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration from December 10 through December 11, 2022.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely District accepting seasonal firefighter applications

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District is accepting applications for temporary seasonal firefighters. The application period opens Dec.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM extends public scoping period for the Copper Rays Solar Project Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan Amendment

Las Vegas –Bureau of Land Management has extended the public scoping period for the Copper Rays Solar Project Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan Amendment

Nevada

The public is Invited to the 123rd Christmas Bird Count!

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. -- The Humboldt River Field Office invites birders of all experience levels to join us in counting birds around Winnemucca on Sunday, December 18, 2022.

California, Central California DO

Sherri Lisius named manager of BLM Bishop Field Office

California, Northern California DO

BLM plans prescribed burning projects in Swasey Recreation Area

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Butte FO

3,600 acres in the Big Hole River area conserved for public access

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Invites Public Input on Proposed Redmond Project

Prineville, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is offering people the opportunity to provide input on the City of Redmond’s request to lease BLM public lands.