Press Releases

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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,

Idaho, Boise DO

History comes alive at the Canyon Creek Stage Station

The historic Canyon Creek Stage Station offers a unique glimpse into Idaho’s past.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM Places Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Niobrara and Weston Counties

NEWCASTLE, Wyo.

Eastern States

BLM names Mitchell Leverette as Eastern States Director

Bureau of Land Management Deputy Director for Policy and Programs William Perry Pendley today announced the appointment of Mitchell Leverette as the new BLM Eastern States Director.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Lubbock, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. — The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro event in Lubbock, Texas, July 10-11 at the Panhandle South Plains Fairgrounds.

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM to host statewide public hearing regarding use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in the Wild Horse and Burro Program

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.

National Office

The BLM Asks Public for Help in Preventing Human-Caused Wildfires

BOISE, ID – The arrival of vacation season and increasing wildfire activity with hot, dry summer weather in the West is prompting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to ask the pub

National Office

The BLM Asks Public for Help in Preventing Human-Caused Wildfires

BOISE, ID – The arrival of vacation season and increasing wildfire activity with hot, dry summer weather in the West is prompting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to ask the public to help preve

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO

BLM opens new boat ramp at Milner Historic Recreation Area

BURLEY, Idaho –The BLM Burley Field Office has opened a new boat ramp at the Milner Historic Recreation Area.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM Farmington Field Office is beginning to increase access to some recreation areas

FARMINGTON, 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 Farmington F

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM seeks public input on road and parking area improvements at Painted Hand Pueblo

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tres Rios Field Office is seeking public input on a proposal to reroute a road and improve a parking area serving the Painted H

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM Worland announces fireworks area

WORLAND, Wyo.—In anticipation of the Independence Day Holiday, the Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office is again making a temporary, local exception to the fireworks ban

Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM Places Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Converse and Platte Counties

CASPER, Wyo.

California, Northern California DO

BLM announces reopening of King Range National Conservation Area recreation sites

Forest meets the Pacific Ocean at sunrise.

California, Northern California DO

Work starts on Lower Clear Creek restoration project

A clear creek runs through a canyon.

California, Northern California DO

BLM asks public help in battle against invasive plant

Invasive weeds next to a river.

Arizona

Arizona land managers warn of continuing high fire risk

PHOENIX – Public lands in Arizona and perhaps the Western U.S. appear to be facing the most extreme year for wildland fire in more than a decade.

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

BLM promotes public health and safety through responsible public land use

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. –  The Black Rock Field Office (BRFO) encourages public land users recreating in the Black Rock-High Rock Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area (NCA) to

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Mangum Fire Update, June 17, 2020

Size:  47,561 acres                                         

California, Northern California DO

BLM has openings for hosts at Trinity River campgrounds

Image of rushing river in a forest.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM Places Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Johnson County

BUFFALO, Wyo. - Due to dry conditions and high fire danger, Stage 1 fire restrictions will begin June 19 on Bureau of Land Management administered public lands in Johnson County.