Press Releases

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California, Northern California DO, Arcata FO

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds restoration efforts at Lacks Creek

The BLM announced $100,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will go towards completing restoration and improvement projects in the Lacks Creek Management Area in northwest California.
Nevada, Ely DO

BLM seeks public input on Garnet Hill Recreation Area Management Plan

The Bristlecone Field Office is asking the public to provide input on a proposed Recreation Area Management Plan and associated environmental assessment for the Garnet Hill Recreation Area and Egan Crest trail systems.
Wyoming

BLM Offers Reward for Information on Vandalism in Roger’s Canyon

Laramie, Wyo.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument seeking Artist-In-Residence Applications

Medford Ore. — Officials with the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument are accepting applications for its summer Artist-in-Residence program.

New Mexico

BLM schedules open house, seeks public input about Travel Management Plan for Cross Bar Management Area

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oklahoma Field Office is seeking public input to inform the Cross Bar Management Area (CBMA) Travel Management Plan (TMP).

Colorado

BLM to offer 1,064 acres for solar lease auction

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today it is auctioning 1,064 acres of public land for solar energy production in the De Tilla Gulch area of Saguache Cou

National Office

Thomas Heinlein named Bureau of Land Management Assistant Director for National Conservation Lands and Community Partnerships

The Bureau of Land Management today announced the appointment of Thomas (Tom) Heinlein as Assistant Director for the National Conservation Lands and Community Partnerships.

Moab FO

BLM seeks additional public input on dispersed camping proposal for Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges

MOAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Moab Field Office announces a second comment period for feedback on a proposal to limit camping to designated sites in a portion of the L

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO, Lakeview DO, Medford DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Roseburg DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks proposals to fund natural resource projects

Portland, Ore. – About $3 million in funding is available for natural resource projects that restore and improve public lands across western Oregon.

Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO

Public scoping period opens for Resource Management Plan amendment allowing e-bike use, new route designations within Campbell Tract

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced in the 

Utah

BLM offers rewards for information in the shooting of two wild horses on the Onaqui Mountain Herd Management Area

SALT LAKE CITY —The Bureau of Land Management, American Wild Horse Campaign, Onaqui Catalogue, the National Mustang Association and Red Birds Trust are offering a $22,500 reward fo

Nevada

BLM to host virtual public meeting for Greenlink North project March 29

RENO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites the public to the fourth pre-scoping virtual public workshop on the proposed Greenlink North Project to be held via Zo

Southwest DO

BLM Southwest District RAC sheep grazing sub-committee to meet April 5

Montrose, Colo.

Nevada

The Winnemucca District Office welcomes a new district manager

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Nevada has selected Sam Burton as the new Winnemucca District Manager. Mr.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

BLM plans prescribed burn at Deer Haven

The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to conduct a prescribed burn in the Deer Haven area, approximately 15 miles northwest of Cañon City, south of High Park Road, and west of County Road 69 i

Utah

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument now accepting 2023 Artist-In-Residence Applications

KANAB, Utah — Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Artist-in-Residence program, sponsored throug

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM announces next steps in consideration of Mosey Solar Project

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management announced next steps in its consideration of the proposed Mosey Solar Project, a planned 500-megawatt installat

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Renew with Nature: Hike the Table Rocks!

Joint News Release
Bureau of Land Management, Medford District
The Nature Conservancy

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office seeks public comment for the September 2023 oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY – Consistent with direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office released an environmental assessment analyzing 18 parcels

National Office

BLM and Forest Service Commit to Study Mining Impacts in Pactola Reservoir – Rapid Creek Watershed in the Black Hills

WASHINGTON – Today, the Bureau of Land Management and the USDA Forest Service announced a proposal to protect cultural and natural resources in the Pactola Reservoir – Rapid C

Northeastern States DO

BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Swanzey, New Hampshire

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Bureau of Land Management is holding a wild horse and burro placement event April 21-22, 2023, offering approximately 60 excess animals gathered from western