Press Releases

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Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM Arizona Strip District announces rescission of Arizona Trail closure

Following the Pine Hollow and Mangum fires in summer 2020, the portion of the Arizona Trail managed by the Arizona Strip Field Office was closed to the public to mitigate post fire hazards to ensure public health and safety.
Montana-Dakotas, Missoula FO

BLM OKs $5 million road project along Blackfoot River

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – The road ahead for those traveling a popular byway along the Blackfoot River should be a little smoother in the future, thanks to the Bureau of Land Management Missoula Field Of

Alaska, Anchorage DO

Bureau of Land Management extends scoping period on proposal to amend East Alaska Resource Management Plan

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The BLM is seeking input to prepare an Environmental Assessment for a proposed amendment to the East Alaska Resource Management Plan (RM

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Bureau of Land Management releases analysis of bentonite mining project in Hot Springs County

Eastern States

BLM-Eastern States oil and gas lease sale nets $3,514.50

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — In keeping with the Trump Administration’s goal of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States State Office

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management renews humane treatment standards for wild horses and burros

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado, Southwest DO

The Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office approves transportation and access plan for public lands in Archuleta, La Plata and Montezuma counties

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tres Rios Field Office today approved a comprehensive transportation plan that will provide improved public, commerci

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely District makes fuelwood-cutting permits available online

Ely, Nev.

Utah

BLM Utah issues March 2021 oil and gas lease sale environmental assessment

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued the March 2021 oil and gas lease sale environmental assessment for public review and comment.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Southeast Oregon Advisory Council to Hold Meetings in January

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council will meet virtually Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

Colorado

Bureau of Land Management Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $630,556

LAKEWOOD, Colo.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming leases 181 oil and gas parcels in December sale, nets nearly $7 million

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming raised about $6.99 million in its Dec.

California, Central California DO

BLM Central Coast Field Office eases fire restrictions

National Office

Trump Administration rolls out modernized forest management rule

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management today released a final rule updating antiquated regulations governing the administration of timber sales and forest management deci

California, Northern California DO

BLM names Michael Holt as manager of King Range National Conservation Area

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM restores eastern Nevada public lands

ELY, Nev.

High Plains DO

Muddy Mountain Road Scheduled to Close Thursday

CASPER, Wyo.

Arizona, Gila DO

The Bureau of Land Management invites public comment on proposed conveyance to Fry Fire District

The proposed conveyance would allow for the placement of infrastructure such as cell towers and generate revenue to support its firefighting and emergency medical services.
California, Northern California DO

BLM to conduct prescribed burning projects at Lacks Creek, west of Hoopa

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Lakeview Field Office Selling Firewood Permits

Lakeview, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management Lakeview Field Office is issuing firewood permits. Permits will be processed over the phone ONLY from 8:00 a.m.