Press Releases

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Wyoming

Join BLM Rawlins for a raptor identification presentation and migratory bird walk!

If you love raptors and want to learn how to identify them, the Bureau of Land Management Rawlins Field Office is inviting the public to a free raptor identification class and migratory bird walk.

Nevada

Indian Boarding Schools and Mountain Men: The California Trail Interpretive Center Announces May Programs

ELKO, Nev. – Enjoy a children’s art walk, learn about local recreational opportunities on BLM lands, and much more at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

Alaska

BLM Alaska Fire Service EFF Rookie Academy Application Period Ends May 1

Are you interested in becoming an emergency wildland firefighter?
Utah

BLM to host public meeting on proposed parcels for solar energy development in Utah

Cedar City, Utah — In support of the Administration’s priority to sustainably develop our energy and natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management Cedar City Field Office w

New Mexico

Well work planned for Dripping Springs Visitor Center

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Nevada

BLM Publishes Barrick Ore Haul Environmental Assessment for Public Comment

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.

Utah

BLM, USFS approve large-scale grazing project in Cache and Rich Counties to improve rangeland health

SALT LAKE CITY—Today, the Bureau of Land Management Salt Lake Field Office and the Ogden Ranger District of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest (USFS) released respective final

Colorado

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

LAKEWOOD, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on 30 citizen-based sounding boards for BLM initiatives, proposals, a

Alaska

BLM Alaska sponsors photo contest … times two!

The Bureau of Land Management Alaska is inviting the public to submit their favorite photos of their furry friends or recreation trends while recreating on your favorite BLM-managed public lands. 
Wyoming

BLM Cody issues decision on bentonite mining plan in Park County

CODY, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office has released its decision to authorize a bentonite mining project in Park County, in line with the BLM’s commitment to

Arizona

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on 30 citizen-based sounding boards fo

Arizona

Dry Conditions Trigger Fire Restrictions in Southeastern Arizona May 1

Effective Tuesday, May 1, 2018, there will be campfire and smoking restrictions in southeastern Arizona.
Nevada

The Every Kid in a Park program comes to Battle Mountain

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.

Nevada

BLM opening Indian Creek Campground on May 4

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Indian Creek Campground, located adjacent to Indian Creek Reservoir in Alpine County, California, will open Friday May 4, 2018.

Oregon-Washington

Prescribed Fires Scheduled for the Rogue and Applegate Valley

Medford, Ore.

Utah

BLM seeks public comment of Environmental Analysis for Wild Horse Gather in Southeastern Utah

Price, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) analyzing a proposed wild horse gather, removal and

New Mexico

BLM implements fire restrictions at Fort Stanton Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and the Lincoln Tracts

ROSWELL, N.M. – Due to current and projected fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management Roswell Field Office will enact fire restrictions beginning Friday, April 20, for the Fort S

Utah

BLM extends public comment period for Greater Chapita Wells oil and gas infill project

VERNAL, Utah—In keeping with the Administration’s goal of supporting American energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office is extending the public comment

New Mexico

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on 30 citizen-based sounding boards for BLM initiatives, proposals, and policy changes.

Colorado

BLM Colorado to offer 64 parcels in June oil and gas lease sale

DENVER – In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management will offer 64 parcels totaling approximately 58,694 acres in Jackson

Nevada

Porter Springs Recreation Area Grand Opening

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Humboldt River Field Office, invites you to the grand opening of the Porter Springs Recreation Area from 10:30 a.m.

Alaska

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on 30 citizen-based sounding boards for BLM initiatives, proposals, and policy changes.

Alaska

BLM Alaska Resource Advisory Council to meet May 16 & 17, 2018 in Fairbanks

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet to discuss co-management and cooperative management agreements at its next