Press Releases

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Spokane DO

BLM approves management plan for San Juan Islands National Monument

San Juan Islands, WA – The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the San Juan Islands National Monument Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Record of Decision (ROD

Utah

BLM to host public meeting in Salt Lake City for input on potential updates to solar energy program

SALT LAKE CITY — As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meetin

Canyon Country DO

BLM proposes rule to limit roped and aerial recreation to protect wildlife in Mineral and Hell Roaring canyons

MOAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management proposes a rule to protect vital wildlife habitat from increasing encroachment of recreational uses by limiting roped and aerial activiti

Alaska

Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on draft environmental assessment for Campbell Creek Science Center Access Improvement Project

ANCHORAGE, Alaska— The Bureau of Land Management today released a draft environmental assessment that analyzes the effects of conceptual design alternatives

Idaho, Boise DO

BLM increases fees at Cove Recreation Site for maintenance and improvements

Boise, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved a revised business plan for its Cove Recreation Site, located approximately 35 miles south of Boise, that includes raised fees for da

California, Northern California DO, Applegate FO

BLM advises public to Recreate Responsibly and avoid driving on muddy roads

Southeastern States DO

BLM to host Wild Horse and Burro Event in Okeechobee, Florida

FLOWOOD, Miss.— The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event, offering a limited number of excess animals gathered from western rangelands, on February 10-11, 2023

California, Central California DO, Central Coast FO

Clear Creek Road closed due to storm-related damage in San Benito County

Eastern States

Biden-Harris Administration Protects Boundary Waters Area Watershed

WASHINGTON – Today, the Biden-Harris administration took action to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounding watershed, a spectacular network of rivers, lakes and forests in

Utah

Bureau of Land Management leases public lands for renewable energy development

As part of the Bureau of Land Management’s efforts to support the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to permit 25 gigawatts of solar, wind, and geothermal production on public lands by 2025, the BL

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

BLM to hold wild horse and burro event in Beeville, Texas

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public input on 2023 off-highway vehicle grant proposals

California, Central California DO, Bishop FO

BLM and Inyo National Forest seek public input for off-highway vehicle grants

California, Northern California DO, Applegate FO

BLM welcomes comments on mineral exploration proposal

California, California Desert DO, El Centro FO

BLM invites the public to Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area for Discover the Desert Day

Arizona

BLM seeks seasonal call-when-needed firefighters

SAFFORD, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Gila District is currently recruiting applicants for seasonal call-when-needed wildland firefighters for the 2023 fire sea

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO

BLM North Dakota RMP/EIS public comment period starts

(DICKINSON, N.D.) – If you have ever wanted to give your input on how the Bureau of Land Management administers North Dakota public land, now is your chance. 

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM to host public meeting in Bend for input on potential updates to solar energy program

BEND, Oregon — As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting