Press Releases

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Press Releases by region.
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Utah, West Desert DO

Goose Point Fire Prevention Order rescinded

West Valley City, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District has rescinded a fire prevention order that restricted access to BLM-managed lands in the vicinity of

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Public Use Restrictions Increase on South Coast BLM Lands

NORTH BEND, Ore.

Utah, Green River DO, Price FO, Vernal FO

Dingell Act public lands changes to be presented at Open Houses

VERNAL, Utah – Open Houses will be held to provide information on changes to public lands resulting from the enactment of the John D. Dingell, Jr.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM seeking information about person(s) responsible for Long Valley Fire

Carson City, Nev.

Nevada, Ely DO

Gregerson Fire 80-percent contained

ELY, Nev. – The Gregerson Fire in the Delamar Mountains Wilderness, about 20 miles southeast of Alamo, in Lincoln County, Nev., is 80-percent contained.

Nevada, Ely DO

Gregerson Fire 10-percent contained

Gregerson Fire 10-percent contained
Nevada, Elko DO

BLM offers public viewing of wild horse gather operations in Antelope and Antelope Valley Herd Management Areas

ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Elko and Ely Districts announce viewing opportunities at the temporary holding corrals on a limited basis during the ongoing Antel

New Mexico

BLM to Auction McGregor Range Grazing Units

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - On Sept.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Adopt a wild horse or burro September 14 at the Wyoming Honor Farm

RIVERTON, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management and the Wyoming Honor Farm will partner September 13–14 in Riverton for an adoption of gentled wild horses and burros.

Utah

BLM Releases Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Kanab-Escalante Proposed Management Plans

KANAB, Utah – Following three months of public outreach and consultation with stakeholders and Tribes, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the availability of an en

Alaska, Fairbanks DO

Alaska’s Ambler ‘Road to Resources’ Project Analysis Available for Public Comment

EDITOR'S NOTE: An updated map of the proposed project area is available for download. 

California, California Desert DO

BLM to hold Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle recreation area public meeting

Image of Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Area, Barstow.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

Trails Center Presents Temporary Exhibit: “Not All Giants are Men”

CASPER, Wyo. - Remember the story of Jack and the beanstalk?

Alaska, Arctic DO

Proposed Willow Development Plan Draft Analysis Available for Public Comment

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — To support increased production of Alaskan energy resources and achieving energy dominance, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is se

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Post-fire herbicide treatments planned on Prineville District

Central Ore.

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM Issues Record of Decision on Copper Flat Copper Mine Project

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM offers $5,000 reward for information about shooter(s) responsible for Canyon Fire

Carson City, Nev.

Battle Mountain DO

BLM takes another step toward approving Mount Hope Project in Eureka County

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.

California, Central California DO

Access to portions of the Pacific Crest Trail is impassable due to rockslide

Hike on a trail next to a rock slide.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM cautions public about algae blooms at Hauser Lake

(BUTTE, Mont.) – Though it may appear to be harmless “green stuff” floating in the water, algae blooms can be toxic for humans and their pets.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM to host National Public Lands Day event at Ulhorn Trailhead

(LEWISTOWN, Mont.) –Americans across the country will visit their favorite public lands in September, to take care of the treasured placUlhorn Trailhead Sign

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM Cody releases analysis of bentonite mining project

CODY, Wyo. – As part of its commitment to serve local communities through the management of sustainable, working public lands, the Bureau of Land Management has analyzed a proposed

National Office, California, California Desert DO

BLM, private groups increase reward for information in California Burro Killings

Four burros standing on a rocky hillside.

Utah

Fire Prevention Order issued for BLM lands in vicinity of Goose Point Fire

West Valley City, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District has issued a fire prevention order restricting access to BLM-managed lands in the vicinity of the Go