Press Releases

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California

Public meeting set for BLM fuel breaks and restoration environmental impact statements

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Montana-Dakotas

BLM to Hold Public Hearing on the use of Motorized Vehicles to Manage Wild Horses and Burros

(Billings, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct a public hearing to discuss the use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in the monitoring and management of wild horses and burro

Idaho

BLM sets hearing on use of helicopters and motorized vehicles for wild horse management

CHALLIS, IDAHO – The Idaho Bureau of Land Management invites the public to submit comments as part of a statewide hearing regarding motor vehicle and helicopter use in wild horse management operati

Montana-Dakotas

Pile burns planned for Lake Bowdoin Area

(MALTA, Mont.) – Columns of smoke may soon be seen rising from the Lake Bowdoin vicinity.

National Office

BLM seeks public input in planning process for Grand Staircase-Escalante region

WASHINGTON—On Dec.

National Office

BLM seeks public input in planning process for Bears Ears National Monument

WASHINGTON— On Dec.

Idaho

BLM Advisory Council to meet in January

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management today announced it will hold a meeting of the Boise District Resource Advisory Council, demonstrating that partnerships and inclusion are vital to manag

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Fee Free on Monday

LAS VEGAS – Whether you drive, bike, run or walk, you may visit the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for free on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

National Office

BLM waives most day use fees in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

WASHINGTON – In order to increase recreational access to public land, the Bureau of Land Management will waive recreation-related fees for visitors to public lands on Martin Luther King, Jr.

Colorado

BLM expands Phil’s World Trail System near Cortez

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office released a decision today to expand Phil’s World, a nationally recognized mountain bike trail system six

California

Rice Canyon OHV Area improvements to begin this month

A motorcycle rider (Tara Alexander/BLM)SUSANVIL

Wyoming

BLM follow-up on dumpsites near Big Piney

Pinedale, Wyo. – As part of the BLM’s mission to keep public lands healthy and productive, the Pinedale Field Office recently cleaned up two dumpsites in the Big Piney area.

New Mexico

BLM offers guided hike to Prehistoric Trackways

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On Jan.

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management to conduct Triple B Complex wild horse gather

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is expected to begin a helicopter-conducted wild horse gather on or about January 23 within the overpopulated Triple B Complex in Eastern Nevada.

New Mexico

Prescribed Burns Planned in Lincoln County

ROSWELL, N.M.

Nevada

BLM Approves Production Well for San Emidio Geothermal Facility

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.

Idaho

2018 South Hills seasonal road closure to begin soon

BURLEY, Idaho -- The Burley Bureau of Land Management Field Office will implement a seasonal road closure Jan.

California

BLM Seeks Public Input for OHV Grant Proposals

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Nevada

Amenity fees increase at Red Rock Canyon on February 20

LAS VEGAS – On February 20, 2018, amenity fees for the 13-mile scenic drive and the campground at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will increase to support a growing numb

Montana-Dakotas

Missoula BLM releases details on Resource Management Plan revision

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office is rolling out preliminary alternatives for the revision of its Resource Management Plan.