Press Releases

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Nevada

BLM approves Isabella Pearl Project

CARSON CITY, Nev.–The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, has approved the Isabella Pearl Project located approximately six miles north of Luning, NV, in Mineral County.

Nevada

Black Rock-High Rock NCA Schedules Road Maintenance

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.

Montana-Dakotas

Timber Ridge Road repaired, reopened after emergency closure

Timber Ridge Road before repairs
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Arizona

Public invited to attend meeting to learn about Mittry Lake North Shore Access Project

YUMA, Ariz.-The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD), in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), propose the Mittry Lake North Shore Acc

New Mexico

BLM fire restrictions set for Albuquerque District

Albuquerque, N.M.

Arizona

Condiciones secas activan restricciones en tierras públicas en Arizona

PHOENIX --- Actualmente, el Departamento Forestal y de Manejo de Incendios de Arizona, la Agencia de Administración de Terrenos Públicos, los Bosques Nacionales, los Parques Nacionales y los R

Alaska

Notice of Tundra Closure National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska

FAIRBANKS, AK — The Bureau of Land Management’s Arctic District Office today announced the closure of winter overland tundra travel for the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska eff

Idaho

BLM Idaho seeks 2018 seasonal camp host for Mica Bay Boater Park

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho– The Bureau of Land Management’s Coeur d’Alene District needs a campground host for the popular Mica Bay Boater Park.

Colorado

BLM and Forest Service seek comments on oil and gas development northeast of Paonia, Colorado

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office and Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are seeking public comments on Gunnison Ener

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Public Meeting Scheduled For Yaquina Upgrades

Salem, Ore.

Eastern States

Wild Horse and Burro Event in Waterloo, Iowa

MILWAUKEE—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a wild horse and burro event providing wild horses and possibly a few yearling and burros, June 15 -16, 2018, at National Cattle Congress, 27

Alaska

BLM announces public meeting schedule for Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program EIS

The BLM is engaging communities across Alaska in person to gather relevant comments, concerns and/or issues pertaining to the development of the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Environmental Impact Statement. 
Colorado

BLM Uncompahgre Field Office warns public about dangerous boating conditions along San Miguel River

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office is advising the public against boating along a portion of the San Miguel River, one-half mile upstream

Eastern States

Select Your Very Own Wild Horse or Burro in Ewing, Illinois

MILWAUKEE—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a wild horse and burro event providing wild horses and possibly a few yearling and burros, June 8 - 9, 2018, at 22295 Sheep Farm Road, Ewing,

Utah

Free daily dino tours kick off in a Jurassic way at Hanksville Dinosaur Quarry

HANKSVILLE, Utah—Brontosaurus-size your summer with a free 30-45 minute guided tour of the Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry. The previously announced Hanksville-Burpee Dinosa

Nevada

Eagle Complex Environmental Assessment for Public Comment

ELY, Nev.

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

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.

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.

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.

California

BLM reopens upper sections of Elk River Trail

People hike a trail among ferns and giant trees.

Montana-Dakotas

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

Wild Turkey
BLM photo by Mark Jacobsen

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