Press Releases

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California, Northern California DO

BLM asks public help in battle against invasive plant

Invasive weeds next to a river.

Arizona

Arizona land managers warn of continuing high fire risk

PHOENIX – Public lands in Arizona and perhaps the Western U.S. appear to be facing the most extreme year for wildland fire in more than a decade.

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

BLM promotes public health and safety through responsible public land use

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. –  The Black Rock Field Office (BRFO) encourages public land users recreating in the Black Rock-High Rock Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area (NCA) to

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Mangum Fire Update, June 17, 2020

Size:  47,561 acres                                         

Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM Places Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Johnson County

BUFFALO, Wyo. - Due to dry conditions and high fire danger, Stage 1 fire restrictions will begin June 19 on Bureau of Land Management administered public lands in Johnson County.

California, Northern California DO

BLM has openings for hosts at Trinity River campgrounds

Image of rushing river in a forest.

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM seeks public comment on Crown Exploration Project

TONOPAH, Nev.

Arizona

Bureau of Land Management Working on 20-Year Extension for San Francisco Peaks/Mount Elden Recreation Area

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management is considering a request from the U.S.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO, Pahrump FO

BLM seeks public comment on modification of permitted mining operation environmental assessment

LAS VEGAS - The Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District announces the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) to address potential environmental conse

Utah, Paria River DO

BLM, Kane County work together to resume The Wave walk-in lottery

*** Please note, some information below has changed since this release was published.

Utah

BLM to conduct wild horse gather in Juab and Millard Counties in July

FILLMORE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fillmore Field Office announced today that it will conduct a wild horse gather in the Swasey Herd Management Area (HMA) beginning in

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Human-caused fire starts are increasing

Las Vegas –Public lands in Southern Nevada have seen a recent increase in the size and number of human-caused wildfires.

California, Central California DO

BLM to conduct prescribed fires at Cosumnes River Preserve

Firefighter supervises burn in field.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive hours expand June 21

LAS VEGAS – The 13-mile Scenic Drive at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will be open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting June 21.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

New washouts affect roads in Craig Mountain area

LEWISTON, Idaho – Spring storms in late May have taken an additional toll on roads in the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area (CWMA) east of Lewiston.

Utah, West Desert DO

Fire Prevention Order issued for BLM-managed lands in northwestern Utah

West Valley City, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District has issued a fire prevention order that addresses seasonal and year-round fire restrictions.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Bureau of Land Management searches for a stream with no name

Eugene, Oregon – Even a creek with no name deserves some recognition.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Gerber Reservoir Campgrounds Without Water

Klamath Falls, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Bureau of Land Management Restores Access to Campgrounds in Coos, Douglas, and Curry Counties

North Bend, Ore.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

BLM issues draft environmental assessment and schedules public meeting for proposed Rio Bonito Falls acquisition and Management Plan in Lincoln County, N.M.

Roswell, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management has issued the draft environmental assessment for the proposed Rio Bonito Falls acquisition and Management Plan in Lincoln County.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM issues lease for Dunn Ranch Coal Tract

Lakewood, Colo.

Utah, Canyon Country DO

High Fire Danger Prompts Fire Restrictions in Southeast Utah

The current and forecasted weather situation coupled with extremely