Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington

It’s all about the numbers

Portland, Ore.

Arizona, Phoenix DO, Arizona Strip DO, Colorado River DO, Gila DO

The Bureau of Land Management Seeks Nominations to the Arizona Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for seven positions on the Arizona Resource Advisory Council.
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Join the BLM for a Post-Wildfire Assessment Presentation on the Archie Creek Fire

Roseburg, Ore.

Spokane DO

The Bureau of Land Management Seeks Nominations to Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council

SPOKANE, Wash. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Eastern Washington Resource

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

The Bureau of Land Management Announces Call for Nominations to Monument Advisory Committee

The Bureau of Land Management announced that it is seeking public nominations to the San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee.
Nevada

Bureau of Land Management Elko District Selling Christmas Tree Permits for Public Lands Starting Nov. 1

ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Elko District Office is making Christmas tree-cutting permits available to the public starti

Oregon-Washington

Representatives Needed for Steens Mountain Advisory Council

HINES, Ore.

Nevada

Adopt your very own Northern Nevada Correctional Center saddle-trained wild horse

RENO, Nev. —The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries will offer animals online, from November 3-10, 2020.

National Office

2020 Stewardship Awards recognize commitment to public rangelands and sagebrush steppe

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Nevada, Ely DO

Bureau of Land Management Nevada accepting comments for March oil and gas lease sale

ELY, Nev. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada is asking the public to review and provide comment on a Determination of NEPA Adequacy for six parcels (6,028 acres) in

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Continue

LAS VEGAS – While conditions allowed statewide fire restrictions to change across the rest of the state, hot, dry weather remain in Southern Nevada and fire restrictions remains in

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON EA FOR EBLANA 9 OIL WELL

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tonopah Field Office, Battle Mountain District, is seeking public comment on an Environmental Assessment that analyzes an application by Major Oil International

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Arizona Strip fire restrictions continue due to dry conditions

ST. GEORGE— Due to dry conditions, 2020 has become a unique, extended fire year as the area received little moisture over the typically wet monsoon season.

Oregon-Washington

The Bureau of Land Management Seeks Nominations to Western Oregon Resource Advisory Committee

Portland, ORE. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Western Oregon Resource Advisory Committee.

California, Northern California DO

BLM eases some fire restrictions for public lands in NE California

Sunset over tents on Bald Mountain.

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Albuquerque DO, Las Cruces DO

BLM Seeks Advisory Council Nominations for the Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council

ROSWELL, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management announces that it is seeking public nominations for five positions on its Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which a

Montana-Dakotas

BLM revises Bear Creek Fire closure order as rehab work is set to begin

(DILLON, Mont.) –The Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office has revised its earlier temporary closure order for the Bear Creek Fire to provide additional access for hunters in the coming w

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management Announces National Call for Nominations to Site-specific Advisory Committees

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it is seeking public nominations to four citizens’ advisory committees affiliated with specific sites on the BLM

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Farmington DO

BLM Seeks Advisory Council Nominations for the Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council

FARMINGTON, N.M.– The Bureau of Land Management announces that it is seeking public nominations for four positions on its Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM Taos Field Office plans prescribed burn near Tres Piedras

TAOS, N.M, – Beginning Oct.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Fire Restrictions Still In Effect on Public Lands in Medford District

Medford, Ore.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM revises Bear Creek Fire closure order as rehab work is set to begin

(DILLON, Mont.) –The Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office has revised its earlier temporary closure order for the Bear Creek Fire to provide additional access for hunters in the coming w

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management Medford District re-opens public lands near South Obenchain Fire

Medford, Oregon – Thanks to progress made by firefighters on the South Obenchain Fire, the Bureau of Land Management Butte Falls Field Office is rescinding the public land

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO

East Troublesome Fire prompts BLM Kremmling Field Office to issue Emergency Closure Order

KREMMLING, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Kremmling Field Office has issued an emergency Notice of Public Closure in response to the East Troublesome Fire, informing th