Press Releases

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Wyoming, High Plains DO

Trails Center to temporarily close to vehicle access July Fourth

CASPER, Wyo.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Youth group returns for public land projects in the Bighorn Basin

CODY, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office hosted the Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) youth group for another rewarding week of personal growth a

Colorado

BLM Colorado evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public scoping comments on approximately 47,685 acres of public lands proposed for the upcoming December 2020

Eastern States

BLM to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for proposed Twin Metals Project

“Under President Trump’s leadership and direction from the Secretary, this proposed mine may reduce the vulnerability to disruption of critical mineral supplies.

Utah

Closure to Entry Order issued for BLM-managed lands in Vicinity of Knolls Fire

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District has issued a fire prevention order restricting access to BLM-managed lands in the v

New Mexico

BLM New Mexico accepting comments for October oil and gas lease sale

SANTA FE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico is announcing a two-week public comment period on the environmental analysis for its Oct. 29, 2020 oil and gas lease sale.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM places Stage 1 Fire restrictions in Goshen and Natrona Counties

CASPER, Wyo. - Due to dry conditions and high fire danger, Stage 1 fire restrictions will begin June 29 on Bureau of Land Management administered public lands in Goshen County.

Alaska

Visitor Center in Coldfoot to Open July 1

FAIRBANKS, AK — The Arctic Interagency Visitor Center in Coldfoot will open for the season on Wednesday, July 1.

California, California Desert DO

Fireworks of any kind are prohibited on BLM public lands in Southern California

Bright green fire engine.

Utah

BLM proposes improved campsite at Shurtz Canyon

CEDAR CITY, Utah —  A proposal to develop a new campground at the Shurtz Canyon Trailhead, about five miles south of Cedar City, is the focus of a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) draft environ

National Office

Secretary of the Interior transfers 37 acres of land to the Department of the Army

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that the Secretary of the Interior has transferred 37 acres of BLM-managed federal public lands in San Diego C

Wyoming

4th of July wildfire safety

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Utah, West Desert DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed wild horse management in the Confusion Herd Management Area

FILLMORE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fillmore Field Office is seeking public comment on a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzing a wild horse gather, removal, and

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON EA FOR RAGGED RIDGE OIL WELL

TONOPAH, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tonopah Field Office, Battle Mountain District, is asking the public to review and provide input on an Environmental Assessment

Nevada, Winnemucca DO, Humboldt River FO

BLM Water Canyon Recreation Area to reopen June 30

Winnemucca, Nev – With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by Nevada government officials, the BLM Humboldt River Field Office (HRFO) is restoring access t

Colorado, Northwest DO, Colorado River Valley FO

BLM issues decision on American Gypsum’s expansion proposal

SILT, Colo.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Grand Junction FO

Mesa County Implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

MESA COUNTY, Colo - The Mesa County Sheriff, the Bureau of Land Management and the Fire Chiefs representing municipalities and fire protection districts of Mesa County are implementing Stage 1 Fire

Utah

BLM to conduct Range Creek wild horse gather in Carbon County

PRICE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office will soon begin operations to manage wild horse populations by gathering them from within and around the Range Creek

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Public Use Restrictions Begin on South Coast Bureau of Land Management Lands

NORTH BEND, Ore.

National Office

Interior Supports Responsible Development of America’s Energy Resources in Alaska

WASHINGTON - As a next step toward meeting President Trump’s direction for increased production of American energy resources and greater energy security for the Nation, U.S.

California, Central California DO

BLM Ukiah Field Office initiates seasonal fire restrictions

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