Press Releases

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Idaho

Help Prevent Wildfires this 2018 Memorial Day Weekend

Statewide, Idaho - As school gets out and families start their road trips this holiday weekend, fire managers across Idaho are asking you to take precautions when you embark on that epic summer vac

Arizona

BLM fire restrictions remain in effect in western Arizona

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management Colorado River District has been in fire restrictions in order to reduce the risk of wildfire on public lands managed by the

Alaska

BLM-contracted helicopters, land surveyors operating around Talkeetna

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management will be surveying land southeast of Talkeetna starting in early June and continuing through the summer.  The contractors hired to do the survey work,

Wyoming

Kids invited to learn about the prairie’s hooved heroes during bison program at the Trails Center

CASPER, Wyo. - Put yourself in the midst of the mighty buffalo at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center on Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Wyoming

Wind River Wild Horse Eco-Sanctuary offers free public day

LANDER, Wyo.

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Campground to Close Until Labor Day Weekend

LAS VEGAS – Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground – Red Rock Campground – is scheduled to temporarily close from May 29 to August 31, 2018, during this

Wyoming

BLM seeking comment on 254 parcels proposed for lease in September 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 seeking comments on a proposal to offer 254 oil and gas lease parc

Alaska

BLM Issues Fire Prohibition for Federal Lands near Steese Highway NOAA Facility

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a Fire Prevention Order prohibiting campfires, explosives and fireworks on federal lands in a fire-prone area of black spruce off

Idaho

BLM to Host 2018 Annual Tour of Bruneau Off-Range Wild Horse Corrals

BOISE, Idaho -- BLM Idaho will offer a public tour of the Bruneau Off-Range Wild Horse Corrals on Wednesday, June 6, 2018.

Nevada

California Trail Interpretive Center to Host Reception for Art Exhibit, “Nevada Wild”

ELKO, Nev. – The California Trail Interpretive Center is hosting a reception for its temporary art exhibit, “Nevada Wild:  An Exhibition by the Elko Art Club.”

Nevada

BLM to offer 166 parcels in June Oil and Gas Lease Sale

RENO, Nev.

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Campgrounds Ready to Welcome Visitors

Salem, Ore.

National Office

Volunteers honored at 2018 BLM 'Making a Difference' awards ceremony

The Bureau of Land Management today recognized the winners of the 2018 “Making a Difference” National Volunteer Awards.  These awards acknowledge the winners’ exceptional volunteer servic

Nevada

High Rock Canyon Road Closed Due to Heavy Ground Moisture

GERLACH, Nev. – High Rock Canyon Road has been closed to traffic and will remain closed indefinitely while the area dries out after recent rains.

Wyoming

72 animals placed at BLM–Honor Farm 30-year anniversary adoption

RIVERTON, Wyo.

New Mexico

BLM releases 2018 hunting and recreation maps

SANTA FE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management is announcing the update of its free mobile maps of New Mexico.

New Mexico

BLM announces temporary closure of the La Junta Trail at Wild Rivers Recreation Area

TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office has temporarily closed the La Junta Trail at the Wild Rivers Recreation Area to the public.

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Shotcash Timber Sale Public Meeting

Salem, Ore.

Alaska

BLM invites volunteers to National Trails Day Celebration June 2

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management invites trail lovers of all ages to the BLM Campbell Tract Saturday, June 2, 2018 to celebrate National Trails Day.  Join us

New Mexico

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Clovis, New Mexico

NORMAN, Okla.—The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro sale event in Clovis, New Mexico, June 1 – 2 at the Curry County Events Center, where 50 wild horses and burros will be

Utah

BLM to Remove Graffiti in Dry Fork

VERNAL, Utah – On May 29, the BLM Vernal Field Office, will conduct a graffiti removal project near the Flume Trail.

Nevada

New exhibits opening, free snacks and refreshments at the Marzen House Museum

Lovelock, Nev. -  The Marzen House Museum will be opening and dedicating three new exhibits on the California Trail, Panama Nevada and Nevada minerals, Saturday, June 2 at 10 a.m.

Oregon-Washington

Employees Receive Prestigious Smokey Bear Award

Joint News Release
USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region