Press Releases
BLM Fuelbreak Stops Roadside Wildfire from Spreading into Sage Grouse Habitat
WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – On July 18, The Bureau of Land Management, Winnemucca District responded to a wildland fire on the side of Highway 95, approximately 20 miles north of Orovada, N
BLM Fuelbreak Stops Roadside Wildfire from Spreading into Sage Grouse Habitat
WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – On July 18, The Bureau of Land Management, Winnemucca District responded to a wildland fire on the side of Highway 95, approximately 20 miles north of Orovada, N
Bruneau Wild Horse Off-Range Corrals to temporarily close due to strangles outbreak
BRUNEAU, Idaho—The BLM is voluntarily closing the Bruneau Wild Horse Off-Range Corrals (ORC) to horses entering or leaving the facility due to an outbreak of an upper respiratory infection.
BLM announces opportunity to participate with Black Butte Coal Company on coal exploration license
CHEYENNE., Wyo.
Paine Fire 50-percent contained
ELY, Nev. – The 727-acre Paine Fire in Duck Creek Basin, 15 miles northeast of Ely, Nev., is 50-percent contained. Full containment is expected by 8 p.m., Friday, July 20.
BLM Publishes the Keystone Project Environmental Assessment for Public Comment
BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Mount Lewis Field Office, has completed its analysis of U.S. Gold Corporation’s (U.S.
BLM Alaska Resource Advisory Council to meet August 14 and 15, 2018 in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet to discuss National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) streamlining and priori
BLM requests nominations and comments for 2018 oil and gas lease sale in NPR-A
BLM to implement portions of Soda Fuel Breaks in Owyhee County
BOISE, Idaho – The BLM Boise District Fire and Fuels program will implement another phase of the Soda Fuel Breaks project along the Owyhee Front to combat wildfires and protect
Bureau of Land Management concludes nuisance wild horse gather from private lands
PRICE, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management has concluded a water and bait trap gather of wild horses outside of the Range Creek Herd Management Area (HMA) in Carbon County, Utah.&nb
Firefighters make progress on Paine Fire northeast of Ely
ELY, Nev. – Firefighters overnight made good progress toward securing the southern and western edges of the Paine Fire in Duck Creek Basin, about 15 miles northeast of Ely, Nev.
BLM offers guided hike in Prehistoric Trackways National Monument
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On July 21, the Bureau of Land Management is offering a guided hike to the Flood Site in the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument. The hike is free and begins at 8 a.m.
BLM and Forest Service seek public comment on proposed wild horse management in the North Hills Joint Management Area
CEDAR CITY, Utah.— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cedar City Field Office and and Dixie National Forest Service Pine Valley Ranger District (USFS) are seeking public comm
BLM to hold public meeting on Wilson Creek Allotment Term Permit Renewal EA
ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District, Bristlecone Field Office will meet with the public from 3 p.m.
Lincoln County Archaeological Initiative Round 11 Proposal Period Open
ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management will accept proposals for Round 11 of the Lincoln County Archaeological Initiative (LCAI) from Monday, July 16 through Thursday, August 30, 2018.
BLM and Partners Sign Agreement to Improve Fish and Wildlife Resources
The Bureau of Land Management has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies and the Western Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies.
BLM seeks comments on parcels offered in December 2018 oil and gas lease sale
SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management today began a 15-day scoping period for the National Environ
North Butte Fire caused by exploding target
MENAN, Idaho – Investigators determined the July 15th North Butte Fire was caused by shooters illegally using exploding targets.
Type 3 Team Turning Over Martin to Local Agencies
PARADISE VALLEY, Nev. –As of 8 a.m. on Tuesday July 17, the Type 3 Team on the west part of the Martin Fire will be turning over control to the local agencies.
Highway 33 Fire caused by boat trailer
HOWE, Idaho – The Highway 33 Fire started July 12, 2018 at approximately 9:30 a.m. burning a total of 77 acres on BLM and I