Press Releases

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Alaska, Alaska Fire Service

BLM Alaska Fire Service, U.S. Army to Burn Debris Piles on Military Lands South of Delta Junction

(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) –The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS), in cooperation with the U.S.

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.

Nevada

Winnemucca District Continues Coordination with Martin Fire Permittees

WINNEMUCCA, NV – The Bureau of Land Management, Winnemucca District, Humboldt River Field Office, continues to assist grazing permittees and other public land users affected by the

Arizona, Gila DO, Tucson FO

BLM to repair cattleguard in Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

TUCSON, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will reset a cattleguard grate that has become uneven along the Main Empire Ranch Road (route #6900) on Oct. 25.

Nevada

BLM is Seeking Public Comments on a Notice of Availability for the Deep South Expansion Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking input regarding the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a proposal by Barrick Cortez Inc.

Nevada

Humboldt River Metal Artwork Exhibit Opening at Humboldt Museum on October 27

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – On Saturday, October 27, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., the new Humboldt River Artwork Exhibit will open at the Humboldt Museum in Winnemucca.

California, California Desert DO, Palm Springs-South Coast FO

The BLM to celebrate National Bat Week in the Coachella Valley

photo of a bat in a persons handMORENO VALLEY, Calif

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM Elko District lifts fire restrictions

ELKO, Nev. – Bureau of Land Management Elko District seasonal fire restrictions which have been in effect since August 2, 2018 have been lifted.

Alaska, Anchorage DO

Inadequate snow cover prompts BLM to extend travel restrictions

GLENNALLEN, Alaska— To ensure the protection of cultural resources in the federally managed Tangle Lakes Archaeological District, the BLM Alaska Glennallen Field Office will extend

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

BLM seeks public input on Henry’s Lake recreation improvements

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District is requesting public input on plans for additional recreational access and opportunities on the western and eastern shores of

Nevada

Unauthorized access in the National Conservation Area

WINNEMUCCA, NV - In recent days, numerous people have flown and driven to the Black Rock playa to see the 747 art car following the route used to move the 747 onto private land aft

Alaska Fire Service

Alaska Fire Service Emergency Firefighters to Undergo Medical Exams Starting in November

The BLM Alaska Fire Service, in partnership with the Department of Interior Medical Standards Program (DOI MSP), will soon deliver medical exams to federal emergency firefighters.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM requests public comments on Silver Springs Maintenance Station Project

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks comments on Designated Leasing Area related to solar development near the Apex Industrial Area

LAS VEGAS -- The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposed amendment to the 1998 Resource Management Plan and draft  environmental assessment fo

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM announces sagebrush treatments in San Juan and Rio Arriba counties

FARMINGTON, N.M. ‒ Beginning Oct.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM hosts installation ceremony November 5

CODY, Wyo. – An installation ceremony for Richard “Cade” Powell as field manager of the Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov.

California, Central California DO

BLM Central California District accepting nominations for Resource Advisory Councils

photo of group of people in a oak woodland landscape

Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM removes fire restrictions on public land in Goshen County

CASPER, Wyo. - Due to subsiding fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management is removing the Stage 1 fire restrictions for Goshen County on Oct. 18, 2018.

Nevada, Carson City DO

Illegal dumpsite near Silver Springs cleaned up on public land

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Nevada

Volunteers partner with BLM to complete projects on the 3rd annual Desert Dace Day

WINNEMUCCA, NV - The Bureau of Land Management BLM, Winnemucca District, Black Rock Field Office and their partners hosted the 3rd annual National Public Lands Day event

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Cottonwood FO

BLM seeks public input for proposed Boulder Creek Vegetation Project

COTTONWOOD, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management Cottonwood Field Office has released the draft Boulder Creek Vegetation Project Environmental Assessment (EA) for a 30-day public rev

California, Northern California DO

BLM reopens nominations for Northern California District Resource Advisory Council

photo of people looking at the coastlineREDDIN

Arizona, Colorado River DO, Lake Havasu FO

BLM implements safety measures in support of Hangar 24 AirFest

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office will implement the temporary closure of a small strip of public land adjacent to the Lake H

Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM removes fire restrictions on public land in Platte County

CASPER, Wyo. - Due to subsiding fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management is removing the Stage 1 fire restrictions for Platte County on Oct. 16, 2018.