Press Releases

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Press Releases by region.
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Utah

BLM to conduct prescribed fire near Scipio

FILLMORE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management West Desert District Fire and Fuels program will conduct prescribed fire operations along U.S.

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Missoula FO

Missoula BLM adds 6,576 acres of new public land in Blackfoot River corridor

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – The public now has access to more high-quality hunting and hiking in western Montana, as the Bureau of Land Managemen

California, Northern California DO

BLM suspends wild horse and burro adoptions due to icy conditions

Nevada

BLM prepared to burn piles near Genoa and Virginia City Highlands

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Wyoming

Trails Center holiday closures

California, Northern California DO

Significant stream habitat added to King Range National Conservation Area

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management Utah seeks feedback on proposed oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY – In accordance with congressional direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office started a 30-day scoping period to recei

Taos FO

Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area winter season closure

TAOS, N.M. – Due to ice formation on Santa Cruz Lake and at the boat launching dock, the Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office has temporarily closed access to the Santa Cruz

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management Accepting Comments on Proposed Rhyolite Withdrawal Extension

Nye County, NV. —The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office is accepting comments on a proposed withdrawal extension of Public Land Order No.

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management Begins Review of Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Mine

TONOPAH, Nev. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced it will commence review of the proposed Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Mine Project.

Colorado

Thompson Divide Withdrawal Public Meeting Recording

Below is a recording of the Thompson Divide Withdrawal Public Meeting held in Carbondale, CO and virtually on Dec 14. 2022.

Northeastern States DO

Caisson Platoon horses find a temporary home at the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area

LORTON, Va. –  Today, the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Army announce a new partnership to temporarily house and pasture the renowned Caisson Platoon horses, of the 3d U.S.

Upper Colorado River DO

BLM acquires 1,600 acres and increases public access through the Land and Water Conservation Fund

GRAND JUNCTION, Col

California, Northern California DO

BLM donates fire engine to Fort Bidwell Volunteer Fire Department

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

Wildlife in the Wood River Valley need your help

Hailey, Idaho — The earlier than usual snowpack and winter-like conditions in the Wood River Valley means wintering wildlife need your help!

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Recreation Fees increase at Red Rock Canyon January 1, 2023

LAS VEGAS – Recreation fees at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will increase starting January 1, 2023.