Press Releases

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National Office

Bureau of Land Management recognizes Mustang Heritage Foundation’s contribution

WASHINGTON—In recognition of the contributions of the Mustang Heritage Foundation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is recognizing MHF during a Nov.

Arizona, Colorado River DO, Yuma FO

BLM seeking public comments on Copperstone Mine Project

YUMA, Ariz.

Nevada, Elko DO

Owls, art, and western history: California Trail Interpretive Center announces November programs

ELKO, Nev. – Learn about the history of prostitution in the early American West and the owls of Nevada at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

Wyoming, High Desert DO

WLCI invites the public to Executive Committee meeting

LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) Executive Committee will host a meeting on Friday, Nov.

California, Central California DO

Fire restrictions to expire on BLM-managed public land in eastern Sierra

Photo of sign about fire safety

Arizona

BLM Arizona Advisory Council to meet December 11-12 in Phoenix

The Bureau of Land Management Arizona Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet to discuss public land management topics at a meeting planned for December 11-12, 2018, in Phoenix.
Nevada

Firewood Permits available for North-Central Nevada

WINNEMUCCA, NV - With colder weather approaching, people may start thinking about gathering firewood.  Wood cutting permits are required to gather firewood from public lands.&

Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks comments on Rosebud Mine Lease Modification

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management has opened a public comment period for an environmental assessment with an unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact for a Rosebud Mine Lease Mod

California, Northern California DO, Applegate FO

BLM to begin prescribed fire projects in northeast California, northwest Nevada

photo of firefighters watching pile of wood burnA

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO, Burns DO, Lakeview DO

BLM Advisory Council to meet via teleconference

LAKEVIEW, Ore.  – The Bureau of Land Management today announced it will hold a teleconference meeting of the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive hours change November 1

Photo of road bikers in Red Rock CanyonLAS

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

Local Friends group receives national Public Lands Foundation Award

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On October 25, the Public Land Foundation (PLF) presented its 2018 Landscape Stewardship Award to the Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

Island Park pile burning planned

ISLAND PARK, Idaho— BLM Idaho Falls District fire managers anticipate favorable weather conditions for planned pile burning.

Utah, Canyon Country DO, Moab FO

Temporary connector trail reroute during flood basin construction

MOAB, Utah – Earlier this summer, the BLM authorized Grand County to construct a flood detention basin on public lands near south Moab.  The detention basin is designed to imp

Utah, Canyon Country DO, Moab FO

BLM seeks public input on a proposed oil and gas well

MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a proposal from Wesco Operating, Inc.

Eastern States

BLM Eastern States State Office to hold online oil and gas lease sale December 13

WASHINGTON – In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Eastern States State Office announces a quarterly online oil and gas lease sale to be held

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument closed on November 1

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM land sale raises $38,700

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District, Caliente Field Office on Tuesday, Oct.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Grand Junction FO

BLM Seeks Public Comments on Special Recreation Permits

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Grand Junction Field Office is accepting public comments on 18 Special Recreation Permit (SRP) applications.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM to conduct fall prescribed fire project northeast of Shoshoni

LANDER, Wyo.

Nevada

BLM Nevada Geothermal Lease Sale October Results

RENO, Nev.— The Bureau of Land Management received bids on geothermal leases in Nevada that brought in $26,422 in total receipts during an online auction held on October 23.

Arizona, Gila DO, Tucson FO

Free firewood permits available at Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

The Bureau of Land Management Tucson Field Office is offering free firewood permits for collecting downed wood at the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area from Oct. 29-Nov. 23, 2018.
California, Central California DO, Northern California DO

BLM to offer halter-trained burros for adoption at UC Davis

photo of several burrosDAVIS, Calif.

Utah

BLM opens scoping period on the Paria River Habitat Improvement Project

KANAB, Utah - As part of its commitment to managing healthy and productive landscapes and providing economic opportunities for the local communities that we serve, the Bureau of Land Management Uta