Press Releases

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Colorado

BLM offers new online permit program for forest products

DENVER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is offering a new online program in three Colorado field offices enabling the public to purchase permits for fuelwood online.

Utah, West Desert DO

The BLM will reopen Little Sahara Recreation Area on May 13

FILLMORE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fillmore Field Office announced today that it will reopen the Little Sahara Recreation Area on May 13 following updates to COVID-19-

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

The BLM increases recreational access to 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 increasing recreational access to sites in eastern Washington.
Alaska, Arctic DO

Notice of Tundra Closure for National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management’s Arctic District Office today announced the closure of winter overland tundra travel for the

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM to hold public pre-application meeting on Shiprock Solar proposal in Farmington

Farmington, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to participate in an informational pre-application virtual workshop for the Shiprock Solar Project on May 27, from 6 - 8 p.m.

National Office

Interior Approves Plan for the Largest Solar Project in U.S. History

WASHINGTON - The Trump Administration remains committed to its America First, all of the above approach to domestic energy production as the Department of the Interior (D

Alaska

BLM Alaska recreation sites open for summer season

With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by the Alaska Governor, Mike Dunleavy, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces that all summer recreation sites will be open ...
Utah

BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council to Hold Conference Call Meeting

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a meeting of the Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) via conference call on June 10, 2020. The meeting will take place from 8 a.m.

California, Central California DO

BLM Central Coast Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions

A dusty road through dry hills.

Colorado

BLM implements fire restrictions in five San Luis Valley counties

MONTE VISTA, Colo.

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

Fire restrictions being implemented in more areas across Arizona

Smokey Bear Sign - You Can Help!

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM, BIA to host virtual public meetings for Farmington Resource Management Plan Amendment

Farmington, N.M.

Nevada

BLM announces reopening of Sand Mountain Recreation Area Saturday, May 9

CARSON CITY, Nev – With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by Nevada government officials, the Bureau of Land Management, Stillwater Field Office (SFO), today announced th

Idaho

2020 Fire Prevention Order

Statewide, Idaho –Another fire season is approaching, and BLM Idaho is asking for your help to prevent human-caused fires. BLM Idaho State Director John F.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on Sonoran Desert National Monument grazing plan amendment

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a draft Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment and associated Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Sonoran Desert Nati

California, California Desert DO

BLM authorizes Camino Solar Project in Kern County

Wind farm in a desert valley.

National Office

Interior and Partners Commit to Long-Term Initiative to Conserve the American Bison

WASHINGTON - Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt today announced the Bison Conservation Initiative (BCI), a new cooperative initiative that will coordinate conservation

Idaho

BLM announces decision for the Tri-state Fuel Breaks Project

Boise, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management issued a decision for the Tri-state Fuel Breaks Project.

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

BLM Spokane District restores access to some recreation sites for day use

The Bureau of Land Management is restoring access to the below recreation sites for day use only, effective today.
National Office

BLM statement on Bison Conservation initiative

Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt today announced the Bison Conservation Initiative, a new cooperative initiative that will coordinate conservation strategies and approaches for the wild Am

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM announces Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions

LAS VEGAS – Due to increasingly high temperatures drying vegetation, Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District is implementing fire restrictions beginning May 9.

Nevada

BLM Nevada and Northern Nevada Correctional Center cancels the June 2020 saddle-trained wild horse and burro adoption event

The Bureau of Land Management, in cooperation with the Northern Nevada Correctional Center (NNCC), has decided to cancel the inmate, saddle-trained wild horse and burro public adoption event previo

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeking public comment on upgrades at McCain Valley campgrounds

Campsite with picnic table under a large tree. Photo by Alexia Williams, BLM.

California, California Desert DO

BLM initiates Whitewater Canyon closure due to increased wildfire risk

Desert mountain rising above grassy valley.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM and OSMRE seek comments on Coyote Creek lease application and Environmental Assessment

(DICKINSON, N.D.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) are accepting public comments on an environmental assessment (EA), that