Press Releases

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Nevada, Ely DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed Mt. Irish Archaeological Site improvements

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Basin and Range National Monument seeks public review and comment on a preliminary environmental assessment (EA) analyzing the impacts of

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM announces improved customer service with transition of Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness online permits to Recreation.gov

Permits for Coyote Buttes North (The Wave) day use will transition from the current Arizona Recreation Online Permit System to Recreation.gov on June 1, 2020.
Montana-Dakotas

BLM opens public comment period for September lease sale

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The BLM has opened a 30-day public comment period for nominated oil and gas lease parcels located in Montana and North Dakota.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM seeks public input on proposed Robinson Mine expansion and proposed Resource Management Plan amendment

Editor’s note: This news release has been corrected to address a typographical error in the email address used to provide input.

National Office

BLM proposes modernizing forest management rules

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management is proposing updates to antiquated regulations governing administration of timber sales and protest of forest management decisions, which

National Office

BLM proposes expedited review of timber salvage projects

The Bureau of Land Management today announced a proposal to establish a new categorical exclusion (CX) under the National Environmental Policy Act, which would streamline the agency’s review of rou

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM Farmington Field Office offering forest product permits online

FARMINGTON, NM – As part of its ongoing efforts to better serve the public, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington Field Office has begun offering permits for fuelwood online.   

California, Central California DO

BLM Mother Lode Field Office initiates seasonal fire restrictions

Image of a wide river in a forest.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Annual campfire restrictions to start on BLM rivers in Central Oregon

Central Oregon – Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect June 1 on portions of the Deschutes, John Day, White and Crooked Rivers, as well as on BLM-administe

Colorado

Oh Be Joyful Campground accepting reservations for 2020 season

GUNNISON, Colo.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM announces recreational improvements at Burro Creek Campground

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kingman Field Office will begin a four-month restroom renovation project at Burro Creek Campground on June 6, improving facilities that h

Southern Nevada DO, Red Rock/Sloan FO

BLM to increase recreational access at Red Rock and Sloan Canyon National Conservation Areas

Beginning June 1, 2020, the BLM Southern Nevada District will reopen access to parts of Red Rock Canyon NCA.
Wyoming

BLM Wyoming now selling firewood permits online

CHEYENNE, Wyo – As part of its ongoing efforts

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Massive Solar Energy Development Planned for La Paz County

a group of people stand on courthouse steps
Idaho Falls DO

BLM releases final analysis of proposed Blackrock Land Exchange

POCATELLO, Idaho -- The Bureau of Land Management Pocatello Field Office has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the J.R.

Nevada

BLM announces reopening of Winnemucca Sand Dunes May 23

Winnemucca, Nev – With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by Nevada government officials, the BLM Humboldt River Field Office (HRFO), announced that Winnemucca S

Montana-Dakotas

Missoula BLM seeks input on Belmont-Gold environmental assessment

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office is asking for public comment on a plan for forest restoration and fuels reduction treatments on recently-acquired lands in

Utah, West Desert DO

BLM to convey land to the City of Hyde Park

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management Salt Lake Field Office has published a Notice of Realty Action in the Federal Register for conveyance of public

Montana-Dakotas

Think Before You Act

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – There is a reason some activities are prohibited on your public lands. They are known to start wildfires that can threaten lives and livelihoods.

California, Northern California DO

BLM opening North Eagle Lake Campground in time for Memorial Day weekend

Elevated view of blue lake from alpine forest.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Equipment the most common cause of wildfires for Vale BLM

VALE, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

BLM restores access to Page Springs and Chickahominy Reservoir recreation sites

Hines, Ore.

National Office

BLM asks visitors to recreate responsibly and safely on public lands during Memorial Day weekend

WASHINGTON— With Memorial Day weekend approaching, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) asks visitors to follow state and local public health guidance, come prepared, be flexible, a