Press Releases

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Alaska

Visitor Center in Coldfoot to Open July 1

FAIRBANKS, AK — The Arctic Interagency Visitor Center in Coldfoot will open for the season on Wednesday, July 1.

Wyoming

4th of July wildfire safety

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Utah

BLM to conduct Range Creek wild horse gather in Carbon County

PRICE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office will soon begin operations to manage wild horse populations by gathering them from within and around the Range Creek

Colorado, Southwest DO, Grand Junction FO

Mesa County Implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

MESA COUNTY, Colo - The Mesa County Sheriff, the Bureau of Land Management and the Fire Chiefs representing municipalities and fire protection districts of Mesa County are implementing Stage 1 Fire

Colorado, Northwest DO, Colorado River Valley FO

BLM issues decision on American Gypsum’s expansion proposal

SILT, Colo.

Nevada, Winnemucca DO, Humboldt River FO

BLM Water Canyon Recreation Area to reopen June 30

Winnemucca, Nev – With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by Nevada government officials, the BLM Humboldt River Field Office (HRFO) is restoring access t

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON EA FOR RAGGED RIDGE OIL WELL

TONOPAH, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tonopah Field Office, Battle Mountain District, is asking the public to review and provide input on an Environmental Assessment

California, California Desert DO

Fireworks of any kind are prohibited on BLM public lands in Southern California

Bright green fire engine.

Utah

BLM proposes improved campsite at Shurtz Canyon

CEDAR CITY, Utah —  A proposal to develop a new campground at the Shurtz Canyon Trailhead, about five miles south of Cedar City, is the focus of a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) draft environ

National Office

Secretary of the Interior transfers 37 acres of land to the Department of the Army

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that the Secretary of the Interior has transferred 37 acres of BLM-managed federal public lands in San Diego C

Utah, West Desert DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed wild horse management in the Confusion Herd Management Area

FILLMORE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fillmore Field Office is seeking public comment on a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzing a wild horse gather, removal, and

National Office

Interior Supports Responsible Development of America’s Energy Resources in Alaska

WASHINGTON - As a next step toward meeting President Trump’s direction for increased production of American energy resources and greater energy security for the Nation, U.S.

California, Central California DO

BLM Ukiah Field Office initiates seasonal fire restrictions

Sunset  behind rolling green hills.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Public Use Restrictions Begin on South Coast Bureau of Land Management Lands

NORTH BEND, Ore.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM releases proposed Recreation Area Management Plan for Scratchgravel Hills

BUTTE, Mont. –  The hills around Helena could soon see a new trail system for those seeking additional recreation opportunities close to home.

National Office

Trump Administration Supports Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are seeking public comments to inform the land allotment

New Mexico, Farmington DO

The Taos Field Office announces opening of Santa Cruz Lake for day-use

TAOS, NM – With the easing of public health and safety restrictions enacted by State of New Mexico health officials, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), today announced that the Taos Field Office

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM postpones public scoping meeting for Horsethief Mesa Travel Management Plan and Environmental Assessment

TAOS, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management will postpone the public scoping meeting on the travel and transportation planning process for the Horsethief Mesa Travel Management Area (TMA).

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Central Oregon National Forests and Prineville BLM begin Public Use Restrictions Restrictions this Friday

Joint News Release
Deschutes National Forest
Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland

Utah, Kanab FO, Color Country DO

Fire restrictions begin on BLM-administered lands in southwest Utah

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Fire restrictions will begin June 26 for all public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Beaver, Iron, Kane and Garfield counties and continue for Washington County,