Press Releases

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Alaska

BLM AFS, USARAK Implement Successful Prescribed Fire Projects in Fall and Spring

(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) – The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS) in cooperation with local, state, federal and military partners implemented several successful pre

Utah

BLM Postpones June Public Meetings in Vernal and Roosevelt, UT

VERNAL, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management is postponing two public meetings previously scheduled for June 7 and 8 in Vernal and Roosevelt, Utah.  We apologize for any inconve

Utah

BLM Posts Proposed Parcel List for September Oil and Gas Lease Sale

SALT LAKE CITY — As part of its ongoing work to support American energy independence and strengthen national security by reducing our reliance on foreign oil, the Bureau of Land Managemen

National Office

American Recreation Coalition Honors BLM Employees with Awards

WASHINGTON – The national non-profit American Recreation Coalition (ARC) this week honored two Bureau of Land Management (BLM) employees from Oregon and Wisconsin for their outstanding efforts

Nevada

BLM Proposes a Direct Sale of Public Land in Clark County

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Las Vegas Field Office, is seeking public comments on a proposal to sell one parcel, totaling 3.75 acres of public land in Clark County.

Arizona

Dry conditions trigger fire restrictions in central and western Arizona 2017

Effective June 1, the Bureau of Land Management Phoenix District, the Prescott National Forest, and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management will implement campfire and smoking restrictions.
Alaska

BLM Issues Fire Prohibition for Public Lands near Gilmore Trail

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – For the second year in a row, the Bureau of Land Management’s Eastern Interior Field Office issued a Fire Prevention Order yesterday prohibiting campfires, expl

National Office

BLM, Partners Launch #FindYourWay to Celebrate America's National Trails and Wild & Scenic Rivers Systems

WASHINGTON – Today, several federal agencies and their nonprofit partners announced the launch of #FindYourWay to celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the National Trails System and the Wild

Alaska

BLM invites public comment as it begins Environmental Assessment for permitting of events on the Iditarod National Historic Trail

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The BLM is seeking public input for updating its Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzing effects of winter competitive events and commercial recreational uses o

Nevada

Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Announced

LAS VEGAS – On June 1, the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Mt.

Nevada

Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Announced

Las Vegas – On June 1, the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Mt. Charleston Fire Prevention District, National Park Service, U.S.

New Mexico

Public Meeting to be Held for the Hansonburg Mining District Safety Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Socorro Field Office, in cooperation with the New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department Abandoned Mine Land Program (AML) and Office of Surfa

Wyoming

BLM Pinedale Reminds Public on Use Restrictions at Scab Creek Recreation Area

PINEDALE, Wyo. - With the summer months approaching, the Bureau of Land Management is reminding the public of use guidelines at the Scab Creek Recreation Area and Campgrounds.

Nevada

BLM Begins Wild Horse Water Bait Trap Gather near Gerlach on Thursday, June 1

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Winnemucca District (WD) will begin an emergency wild horse gather on Thursday, June 1 north of Gerlach, Nevada.

Nevada

BLM to hold 24 hour online oil and gas lease sale beginning June 13

RENO, Nev. -- The Bureau of Land Management will hold a 24 hour online oil and gas lease sale.

Alaska

BLM invites volunteers to National Trails Day Celebration June 3

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management invites trail lovers of all ages to the BLM Campbell Tract on Saturday, June 3, 2017 to celebrate National Trails Day by participa

Montana-Dakotas

BLM to conduct county road and trail inventories

(MILES CITY, Mont.)– The Miles City Field Office will be conducting an inventory of roads and trails on BLM-administered lands in Prairie, Dawson, Fallon, Wibaux, Rosebud, Treasure, Big Horn, McCon

Nevada

BLM Proposes to Sell 81.25 Acres in Clark County

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Las Vegas Field Office, is seeking public comments on a proposal to sell 17 parcels, totaling 81.25 acres of public land in Clark County, Nevada.&nb

Oregon-Washington

Washington: Towell Falls Road to remain closed

SPOKANE, Wash.

Idaho

Don't Dump Idaho campaign kicking off its second year

TWIN FALLS, ID –We’re sick of it – and we know you are too!  The blight of shot up junk trashing our public lands has plagued many a recreationist, rangeland management specialist, wildlife bi

New Mexico

BLM Plans Prescribed Burn South of Roswell

Roswell, N.M.