Press Releases

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Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM releases analysis of bentonite mining expansion in Big Horn County

CODY, Wyo. As part of its commitment to serve local communities through the management of sustainable, working public lands, the Bureau of Land Management has an

Utah, Canyon Country DO

The BLM announces updated climbing avoidance areas, implemented to protect raptors in Indian Creek

MONTICELLO, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Monticello Field Office has completed the first phase of raptor nest surveys in the Indian Creek area and has revised the 2020 avo

Alaska, Central Yukon FO

BLM Temporarily Closes File Mile Campground Due to Fire Activity near Dalton Highway

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central Yukon Field Office has temporarily closed public access to the Five Mile Campground located five miles north of the Yukon River bridge on the Dalton Highway.
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Fire Season Begins June 15th

Joint News Release
Douglas Forest Protective Association
Bureau of Land Management, Roseburg District

National Office

ICYMI: BLM proposes changes to reflect modern forestry management practices, make review of salvage actions more efficient and effective

WASHINGTON –The Bureau of Land Management is proposing updates to antiquated regulations governing administration of timber sales, as well as a new tool designed to streamline and improve analysis

New Mexico, Farmington DO

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

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, Albuquerque DO

BLM is beginning to increase recreation access to El Malpais National Conservation Area

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.

Utah

BLM seeks comments on 77 parcels offered in September oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer 77 parcels, totaling approximately 114,049.77 acres, at the September competitive oil and gas lease sale.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Coos Bay DO, Lakeview DO, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management Seeking Project Proposals for Secure Rural Schools Title II Funding

Medford, ORE. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking proposals for natural resource projects that restore and improve public lands across Western Oregon.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area fee free June 13

View from the top of the Calico Hills.LAS VEGA

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM Marks Canyons of the Ancients National Monument 20-year Anniversary

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management today honors the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument’s 20-year anniversary.

Utah

Delta Wild Horse and Burro Facility scheduled to resume adoptions by appointment only

DELTA, Utah —The Bureau of Land Management has begun a phased approach to resuming adoptions at the Delta Wild Horse and Burro facility.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM seeks nominations to the Rio Puerco Management Committee

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking nominations for several positions on the newly established Rio Puerco Management Committee.

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

The BLM restores overnight camping at some sites in Washington State

With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by Washington State officials, the BLM today announced that the Spokane District is opening certain developed sites in Washington to overnight camping.
New Mexico

BLM New Mexico Offices, Public Rooms Opening

Santa Fe, NM – With the easing of public health and safety restrictions enacted by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that BLM off

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

The BLM Is Constructing Fuel Breaks Along Roads In The Vicinity of William Stock Allotment

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Winnemucca BLM District Division of Fire Management is constructing fuel breaks along roads in the Owyhee Desert.

Winnemucca DO, Black Rock FO

Trego Hot Springs May Pose a Severe Risk to Human Health

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.

California, Northern California DO

BLM Pit River Campground now open

Rushing river in riparian forest.

Oregon-Washington

BLM names State Director for Oregon/Washington

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management today announced the appointment of Barry Bushue as the State Director for Oregon and Washington.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO

BLM closes Dice Hill Road for culvert replacement project

KREMMLING, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is replacing a culvert over Spruce Creek on the Dice Hill Road in Grand County beginning June 15, to improve aquatic habitat f

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Tahlequah, Oklahoma

NORMAN, Okla. — The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro event in Tahlequah, Okla., June 26-27 at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds.

Utah, Paria River DO

BLM to restore in-person day hiking permits for Coyote Buttes North on June 15

KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that the in-person lottery for day-use hiking permits at Coyote Buttes North, commonly known as The Wave, will resume o

California, Central California DO

Discover your surroundings through the updated Agents of Discovery virtual App

Two sister show off their Agents of Discovery certificates.

Winnemucca DO

BLM to conduct Humboldt House Medusahead control project

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. The Bureau of Land Management is conducting the Medusahead control project to restore of rangeland invaded by annual grasses (Medusahead rye and Cheatgrass).