Press Releases

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Press Releases by region.
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Utah, Canyon Country DO, Moab FO

BLM seeks public comment on mine plan modification

MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking comments on an environmental assessment analyzing proposed modifications at the Lisbon Valley Copper Mine in San Juan County,

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Students, BLM and partners plant sagebrush seedlings on mine lands

RIVERTON, Wyo.

Utah, Canyon Country DO, Moab FO

BLM Canyon Country District calls for Special Recreation Permit applications

MOAB, Utah – The BLM strives to be a good neighbor in the communities we serve, and facilitates opportunities for commercial recreation on public lands to help local communities gr

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO, Cottonwood FO, Boise DO, Bruneau FO, Four Rivers FO, Owyhee FO, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO, Challis FO, Upper Snake FO, Salmon FO, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO, Jarbidge FO, Shoshone FO

New BLM program will help boost rural wildland firefighting in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is launching a process to transfer excess vehicles, equipment and supplies to local fire departments and Rangeland Fire Protection Associations in

California, California Desert DO

BLM schedules DUI checkpoints on public lands throughout Imperial County

Dune buggy at sunset at Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. Photo by Eric Coulter, BLM.

California, Central California DO

Alabama Hills film, geology and natural history hikes offered this November

An image of hikers in the Alabama Hills.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM seeks public input on Vulture Mountains Recreation Area lease

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Hassayampa Field Office invites public input on a proposed Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act lease of a 1,046-acre parce

Nevada

BLM Partners with Traveling Trainers to Educate on Leave No Trace

WINNEMUCCA, NV – The Bureau of Land Management, Winnemucca District, Humboldt River Field Office and Leave No Trace are partnering with the Humboldt County School District and Supe

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM announces the first Veteran Interagency Hotshot Crew

Klamath Falls, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Oregon/Washington office announced today the Lakeview Veterans Fire Crew has achieved certification as the

Colorado, Northwest DO, Rocky Mountain DO, Southwest DO

Notice of public period for environment compliance documents

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting American energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management will offer 26 parcels, totaling 14,05

Wyoming

BLM proposes to offer 144 parcels in March 2019 oil and gas lease sale

In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Wyoming is proposing to offer 144 oil and gas lease parcels totaling about 15

Utah, Green River DO

BLM seeks public comment on the Emery Irrigation Pipeline Project

PRICE, Utah – BLM, Price Field Office has initiated a 15-day public comment period for the Emery County Irrigation Pipeline Project Environment Assessment.

Alaska, Anchorage DO

BLM Lifts Extended OHV Travel Restrictions in Tangle Lakes Archaeological District

GLENNALLEN, Alaska — Snow cover and ground frost conditions are now considered adequate for Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) travel on designated trails in the Tangle Lakes Archaeological

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM Christmas Tree permits available starting November 16

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, will begin selling Christmas tree cutting permits on Friday, November 16.

Carson City DO

Bureau of Land Management to remove a small band of excess wild horses in the Fish Springs area located in Gardnerville, Nevada

CARSON CITY, Nev. – On or around November 13, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District, will begin to gather and remove up to 10 excess wild horses from the Fish S

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Public comment period begins for BLM/BIA resource management plan for Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas

NORMAN, Okla. - The Bureau of Land Management’s Oklahoma Field Office, in coordination with the Bureau of Indian Affairs Eastern Oklahoma Regional Office and Bureau of In

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO, Coos Bay DO

Prescribed burning to begin in Coos Bay and Roseburg

NORTH BEND, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin burning slash piles on BLM-managed lands on the Roseburg and Coos Bay Districts this fall, as the agency

Alaska, Arctic DO

BLM offers 2.85 million acres for oil and gas lease sale within the NPR-A

The Bureau of Land Management will offer 254 tracts (approximately 2.85 million acres) in an oil and gas lease sale on Dec. 12, 2018
Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM replaces damaged culvert, reopens Bird Canyon Road

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) replaced a collapsed culvert and reopened the access road in Bird Canyon in Sublette County, Nov. 7.

Arizona, Colorado River DO, Lake Havasu FO

BLM to gather wild burros near Lake Havasu City

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is conducting an emergency gather of wild burros, beginning Nov.

California, Central California DO

BLM to host Cotoni-Coast Dairies public access workshops

Image of Cotoni-Coast Dairies Unit. Photo by Jim Pickering, BLM.

National Office, Eastern States

Secretary Zinke Signs Document to Extend Protections for Nation’s First National Wildlife Refuge

WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke signed a document that will extend protections around Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida – which Roosevelt himself created more tha

California, Northern California DO

BLM will improve bridges on Bizz Johnson Trail

photo of bridge over creek with colorful trees

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO, Upper Snake FO

BLM Christmas tree permits available Nov. 14

‘Tis the season! And for those looking for an outdoor experience as they begin celebrating the holidays, the Bureau of Land Management will begin issuing Christmas tree permits from Nov.