Press Releases

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Nevada

Eagle Complex Environmental Assessment for Public Comment

ELY, Nev.

California

BLM reopens upper sections of Elk River Trail

People hike a trail among ferns and giant trees.

Alaska

BLM AFS and USARAK Conduct Multiple Prescribed Burns Near Fairbanks and Eielson AFB

(FAIRBANKS) – Starting today, the Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS) and U.S.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeking comments on land conveyance to State

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – Under the Enabling Act of 1889, which admitted the State of Montana into the Union, the State was entitled to sections 16 and 36 of each township.

Idaho

Be proactive and help prevent wildfires!

Statewide, Idaho –Another fire season is approaching and BLM Idaho is asking for your help to prevent human-caused fires.

Nevada

BLM seeks public input on proposed expansion of the Navy’s Fallon Range Training Complex

CARSON CITY, Nevada – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on two proposed withdrawal actions through two notices in the Federal Register related to a proposed exp

Utah

BLM offers public tour of the Pony Express Trail

SALT LAKE CITY- To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails System Act, the Bureau of Land Management Salt Lake Field Office is offering an auto tour of the

Montana-Dakotas

Enjoy Your Public Lands: Tread Lightly! S.D.

(BELLE FOURCHE, S.D.) – Spring has sprung --and whether you are after a trophy gobbler, hiking, biking or just enjoying a snow-free getaway, your Public Lands await your arrival.

Montana-Dakotas

Enjoy Your Public Lands: Tread Lightly! N.D.

(DICKINSON, N.D.) – Spring has sprung --and whether you are after a trophy gobbler, hiking, biking or just enjoying a snow-free getaway, your Public Lands await your arrival.

Montana-Dakotas

Enjoy Your Public Lands: Tread Lightly! M.C.

Wild Turkey
BLM photo by Mark Jacobsen

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Oregon-Washington

Temporary Closure along Union Creek Road: May 11 to 12

Roseburg, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will close Union Creek Road on May 11 and 12, 2018.

Alaska

BLM AFS, USARAK to Burn Debris Piles on Fort Wainwright

(FAIRBANKS) – The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service, in cooperation with the U.S.

Alaska

BLM extends public scoping period for proposed Greater Mooses Tooth 2 draft supplemental environmental impact statement

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing an extension of the public scoping period for the Greater Mooses Tooth 2 (GMT2) draft supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS)

New Mexico

Well work continues for Dripping Springs Visitor Center

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The well that supplies water to the Dripping Springs Visitor Area and La Cueva picnic area continues to be serviced and is not operational until May 9.

Wyoming

BLM to offer 162 parcels at June 2018 oil and gas lease sale

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Eastern States

Wild Horse & Burro Event Comes to Gallman, Mississippi

FLOWOOD, MS - The Bureau of Land Management wild horse and burro program serves American families by providing opportunities in local communities to adopt or purchase one of Americ

Montana-Dakotas

BLM reopens July Fire Area

(MALTA, Mont.) – The area burned by the July Fire will reopen for public use May 11.

Eastern States

BLM-Eastern States continues to place America’s Living Legends into hundreds of homes in eastern U.S.

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) announced today that from January-March 2018, 272 wild horses or burros have been placed into private homes in states in the east.

Nevada

2018 Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Announced

LAS VEGAS – On May 4, the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Mt. Charleston Fire Prevention District, National Park Service, U.S.

New Mexico

BLM outdoor events for May

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On May 13, 18 and 19, the Bureau of Land Management is sponsoring events, highlighting public land resources near Las Cruces.

Idaho

BLM and the Audubon Society partner to host Migratory Bird Day event

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – In partnership with the local Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society, the Bureau of Land Management’s Coeur d’Alene Field Office will hold a Migratory Bird Day