Press Releases

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Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

BLM to begin boat ramp improvements along Lower Salmon River

Cottonwood, Idaho – Three popular launch sites along the Lower Salmon River are scheduled for improvements that will enhance access for anglers and recrea

Alaska

BLM Announces Winter Fortymile Federal Subsistence Caribou Hunt Dates and Harvest Limit

The BLM, under authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, will open caribou hunting on federal public lands in Units 20E, 25C, and 20F East of the Dalton Highway ...
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Grand Junction FO

The Bureau of Land Management celebrates the 20-year anniversary of McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) honors the 20-year anniversary of the establishment of the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, a 123,000-

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM issues Decision Record for Moriah Herd Area Wild Horse Gather Plan EA

ELY, Nev. – On Oct.

California, Northern California DO

Motorcycle races coming to Fort Sage area; some trail access will be limited

Motorcycle racers in the high desert.

California, Central California DO

The Bureau of Land Management reopens San Joaquin River Gorge recreation area

Boulders in the foreground, forest in the distance.

National Office

Handbook update clarifies use of mineral materials on split estate lands

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Road Construction Causing Travel Delays Near Mt. Dellenbaugh

Travelers driving south to the Mt. Dellenbaugh trailhead, the Waring Ranch historic site, and the Kelly Point Road (NPS1203) will experience intermittent traffic delays daily due to water pipeline construction on Mohave County Road 103.
Montana-Dakotas

Western Montana BLM seeks nominations for Resource Advisory Council

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Western Montana District is seeking public nominations for positions on its Resource Advisory Council.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM Rio Puerco Field Office to implement three prescribed fires

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M, – Beginning Nov. 1, the Bureau of Land Management plans to implement three prescribed fire projects this fall and winter.

Colorado, Northwest DO

Kremmling Field Office expands East Troublesome Fire emergency area closure

KREMMLING, Colo. – Due to continued extreme fire behavior and rapid fire growth, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Kremmling Field Office has issued an additional area closure in the

Fairbanks DO

BLM to Burn Woody Debris Piles Near Tanacross to Reduce Wildfire Danger

FAIRBANKS – The Bureau of Land Management personnel will burn woody debris piles on land it manages near Tanacross Oct.

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Christmas tree permits available in the Winnemucca District

Winnemucca, Nev. -- The Winnemucca District will have Christmas tree cutting permits available for purchase until Dec. 24 through the Winnemucca District Office, 5100 E.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Fire restrictions remain in effect in Colorado River District

As outdoor recreation increases in the Colorado River District, public lands users are reminded that BLM lands in western Arizona remain under fire restrictions.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Firewood permits available for the Winnemucca District

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. - With colder weather approaching, people may start thinking about gathering firewood.  Firewood permits are required to gather firewood from public land

West Desert DO

The Bureau of Land Management to transfer community center lands to Town of Cedar Fort

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – Consistent with the U.S.

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management Utah issues December oil and gas lease sale notice

SALT LAKE CITY — As part of the Trump Administration’s goal of promoting responsible energy development, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah State Office proposes to offer 21

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management Selects Eric A. Kriley to Lead Bureau Law Enforcement Efforts

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the appointment of Eric Kriley as the Director for the Office of Law Enforcement and

High Plains DO

BLM to conduct Slash Pile Burning in the Bighorn Mountains and Campbell County

BUFFALO, Wyo.

California, Central California DO

BLM opens some public lands affected by the Slink Fire in Mono County

Man walks next to a recently burned tree.

California, Northern California DO

BLM plans prescribed burning for fall, winter months in NE California

Pile burning in a snowy field.

Alaska

Winter Fortymile caribou hunters get new federal maps for easier identification of access and off-highway vehicle routes

Two new maps showing winter access points and legal off-highway vehicle (OHV) areas on federal public lands aim to help hunters be successful while preserving sensitive environmental areas near the Steese Highway ...