Press Releases

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Colorado

The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service issue decisions for Browns Canyon National Monument Resource Management Plan

CANON CITY, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S.

Southern Nevada DO

Cottonwood Fire Temporary Area Closure on Portions of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, the Red Rock National Conservation Area, and Las Vegas Field Office

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District have established temporary area closures in the area of the Cottonwood Fire on portions of the Spring Mou

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Preseason Planning Helps Wildfire Response

Winnemucca, Nev. —  On July 22, lightning ignited the Osgood wildfire on Bureau of Land Management lands approximately 2 miles west of Getchell Mine.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely District accepting SRP applications for 2021

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District is accepting Special Recreation Permit (SRP) applications to fill the two Truck/Buggy/Off-highway Vehicle event slots f

Utah, Green River DO

Fire Restriction Order issued for BLM-managed lands in northeastern Utah

Vernal and Price, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Green River District has issued a fire restriction order that addresses seasonal and year-round fire restrictions. 

Montana-Dakotas

Bureau of Land Management to construct new facility in Fort Benton

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Nevada, Elko DO

The Bureau of Land Management will begin the Antelope Valley HMA emergency wild horse gather

On or around July 25-27, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management, Elko District Office, Wells Field Office, will begin an emergency wild horse gather on the Antelope Valley Herd Management Area (HMA) l

Nevada

BLM Nevada releases sale notice for September 2020 oil and gas lease sale

RENO, Nev. - In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting American energy security, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer 14 parcels totaling 16,913.611 acres at it

Colorado

BLM lifts fire restrictions on Gunnison County BLM lands

Gunnison, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is lifting fire restrictions on BLM-administered lands in Gunnison County effective Friday, July 24, 2020.

Nevada, Carson City DO

Liberty Utilities to host virtual public meeting for Luning II solar project

Carson City, Nev - Liberty Utilities will be hosting two virtual public meetings to discuss their proposed Luning II solar and battery storage project on Tues., July 28, and Thurs, July 30.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM accepting bids for commercial pine nut harvest

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is accepting sealed, written bids for the commercial harvesting of pine nut units in the BLM Battle Mountain, Elko and Ely districts.

Alaska

Interior Approves Permits for Alaska LNG Pipeline

ANCHORAGE — Today, the Department of the Interior (Department) announced decisions for the Alaska Liquified Natural Gas (Alaska LNG) Pipeline Project, approving the issuance of rig

National Office

Trump Administration Supports Alaskan Infrastructure Development to Mine Critical Minerals

WASHINGTON – In an important step toward providing access to the world class and strategically important Ambler Mining District in Northwest Alaska, the Department of the Inte

Utah, Color Country DO

St George Field Office issues emergency closure notices for recreation sites

ST GEORGE, Utah – In order to provide for public safety and resource protection, the Bureau of Land Management’s St.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

BLM seeks public comment on recreation, public access in the Wood River Valley

SHOSHONE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office, Twin Falls District is asking the public to review and provide input on an Environmental Assess

Montana-Dakotas

Powder River County in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management Miles City Field Office has placed activities on BLM-administered lands in Powder River County under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.

Nevada, Ely DO

The Bureau of Land Management will begin the Triple B/Maverick-Medicine HMAs emergency wild horse gather

ELY, Nev. – On or around July 24, the Bureau of Land Management, Ely District Office, Bristlecone Field Office, will begin an emergency wild horse gather on the Triple B and Maveri

Utah

As Pioneer Day approaches, BLM Utah asks the public to be firewise

SALT LAKE CITY – Increased wildfire activity and hot, dry summer weather in Utah is prompting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to ask the public to help prevent wildland fires.

Utah, Green River DO

BLM seeks public comment on Diamond K Gypsum Chalk Hills Quarry Extension proposal

PRICE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office is seeking public comment on the preliminary environmental assessment (EA) for the Diamond K Gypsum Chalk Hills

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Vale BLM expanding fire restrictions effective July 24

VALE, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Vale District Office announced today additional fire restrictions will take effect Friday, July 24.  

Idaho, Twin Falls DO

BLM to conduct wild horse bait trap gather in Saylor Creek Herd Management Area

TWIN FALLS, Idaho –The BLM Jarbidge Field Office will begin a wild horse gather operation in the Saylor Creek Wild Horse Herd Management Area (HMA), 15 miles south of