Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington

BLM Public Meetings in Oregon Support Review of Sage-Grouse Draft EIS

PORTLAND, Ore.

Utah

BLM Public Meetings in Utah Support Review of Sage-Grouse Draft EIS

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- As the next step in aligning federal habitat conservation efforts with state wildlife management plans, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold three meetings in Utah

Utah

Reward Offered for Vandalism at the Flume Trailhead

VERNAL, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vernal Field Office has partnered with an anonymous donor, in offering a reward of $2,000 for information leading to the conviction of i

Montana-Dakotas

Sheep Mountain Road reopens after spring runoff damage repaired

(CLANCY, Mont.) – Crews from the Bureau of Land Management have repaired flood damage to Sheep Mountain Road near Clancy, and the road is once again open for public use.

Wyoming

Public input needed for Weston Hills plan in Campbell County

BUFFALO, Wyo.

West Desert DO

Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center closes for the hot summer months

FILLMORE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center will close for the hot, summer months on June 23, 2018.  While the Visito

Montana-Dakotas

BLM urges caution when floating the Madison River

Floating the Madison River
Due to high-wate
Colorado

BLM seeks public comments on proposed San Luis Valley land-use planning effort

MONTE VISTA, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management San Luis Valley Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposal to amend the land management plan for 2,882 acres of p

New Mexico

BLM Quarterly Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets $7,728,317

In keeping with the administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted in $7,728,317.00 in competi

West Desert DO

BLM-Utah West Desert District Issues Fire Prevention Order

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah—The BLM-Utah West Desert District (WDD) has re-issued a fire prevention order that addresses year-round and seasonal fire restrictions.  These restricti

Colorado

BLM Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $1,395,024

DENVER – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado today sold 59 parcels totaling 50,573 acres for $1,395,024 inc

National Office, Wyoming

Interior Announces Protection of Johnny Behind the Rocks Recreation Zone

In the spirit of serving America through shared conservation stewardship, U.S.

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Notice of Intent to Prepare Hult Reservoir and Dam Safety Environmental Impact Statement and Public Meeting

Salem, Ore. -- The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Northwest Oregon District, Siuslaw Field Office will host a public meeting on June 14, 2018 from 3:00 p.m.

Idaho

BLM Public Meetings in Idaho Support Review of Sage-Grouse Draft EIS

BOISE, Idaho -- As the next step in aligning federal habitat conservation efforts with state wildlife management plans, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold three meetings in Idaho beginni

New Mexico

BLM announces emergency fire restrictions for Farmington and Taos Field Offices

The Bureau of Land Management Farmington District is initiating emergency fire restrictions on public lands managed by the Farmington and Taos Field Offices in San Juan, Rio Arriba, Taos, Santa Fe,

Wyoming

Trails Center aims to recreate history for youth

CASPER, Wyo. – Step away from the technologies of today at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center on Saturday, June 16 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Nevada

Visitors should use caution when target shooting on public lands

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Nevada

BLM encourages public safety during Championship Air Race Trials

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Montana-Dakotas

Garnet Day celebrates mining heritage of Montana's most intact ghost town

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – The sights, sounds and smells of a 19th-century mining town will come back to life during this year’s family-friendly Garnet Day June 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

New Mexico

BLM approves lease for expansion of existing Pollyanna 8 Coal Mine in LeFlore County, Oklahoma

In keeping with the Administration’s priority of energy Independence, and encouraging environmentally-responsible development of energy and minerals on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management i