Press Releases

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Utah

BLM invites public comment on proposed campground project

RICHFIELD, Utah –The public is invited to comment on a draft environmental assessment (EA) prepared by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Richfield Field Office, analyzing the potent

West Desert DO

Fire Prevention Order issued for BLM-managed lands on Stansbury Island (Vicinity of Tabby Canyon 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

Utah, Canyon Country DO

BLM seeking comments on a proposal limiting roped and aerial recreation activities in Mineral and Hell Roaring Canyons

MOAB, Utah — The BLM is requesting input from the public on a proposal to protect wildlife and raptors though restricting roped and aerial activities within Mineral and Hell Roarin

Nevada

Nevada public land agencies announce statewide fire restrictions in response to severe wildfire risks

Nevada’s public land management agencies remain committed to protecting all residents and visitors through fostering wildfire-resilient landscapes and communities.

Montana-Dakotas

Dillon BLM releases East Pioneers, Madison environmental assessments

(DILLON, Mont.) – The Dillon Field Office has released environmental assessments for the East Pioneers and Madison watershed and the public is invited to comment on them through July 15.

Arizona, Gila DO, Tucson FO

Prescribed fire planned for Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

Tucson, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Tucson Field Office and Gila District Fire Management Office will conduct a multiple day prescribed burn on the Las Cienegas N

Arizona, Phoenix DO

Bureau of Land Management increases public access to Arizona monument

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management today completed a land acquisition project totaling 621 acres owned by the Cross Y Ranch from The Conservation Fund (TCF).  The lands—u

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on Nevada Wild Horse Range Wild Horse and Burro Gather Plan Environmental Assessment

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

National Office

ICYMI: BLM’s Adoption Incentive Program a Success at the One Year Mark as Agency Takes Steps to Address Wild Horse and Burro Overpopulation

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) took significant strides in May to address the burdens that the Nation’s overpopulation of wild horses and burros put on Western rangelands and the

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed Mt. Irish Archaeological Site improvements

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Basin and Range National Monument seeks public review and comment on a preliminary environmental assessment (EA) analyzing the impacts of

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM Farmington Field Office offering forest product permits online

FARMINGTON, NM – As part of its ongoing efforts to better serve the public, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington Field Office has begun offering permits for fuelwood online.   

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM announces improved customer service with transition of Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness online permits to Recreation.gov

Permits for Coyote Buttes North (The Wave) day use will transition from the current Arizona Recreation Online Permit System to Recreation.gov on June 1, 2020.
National Office

BLM proposes expedited review of timber salvage projects

The Bureau of Land Management today announced a proposal to establish a new categorical exclusion (CX) under the National Environmental Policy Act, which would streamline the agency’s review of rou

National Office

BLM proposes modernizing forest management rules

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management is proposing updates to antiquated regulations governing administration of timber sales and protest of forest management decisions, which

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM seeks public input on proposed Robinson Mine expansion and proposed Resource Management Plan amendment

Editor’s note: This news release has been corrected to address a typographical error in the email address used to provide input.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM opens public comment period for September lease sale

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The BLM has opened a 30-day public comment period for nominated oil and gas lease parcels located in Montana and North Dakota.

California, Central California DO

BLM Mother Lode Field Office initiates seasonal fire restrictions

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Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Annual campfire restrictions to start on BLM rivers in Central Oregon

Central Oregon – Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect June 1 on portions of the Deschutes, John Day, White and Crooked Rivers, as well as on BLM-administe

Colorado

Oh Be Joyful Campground accepting reservations for 2020 season

GUNNISON, Colo.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM announces recreational improvements at Burro Creek Campground

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kingman Field Office will begin a four-month restroom renovation project at Burro Creek Campground on June 6, improving facilities that h

Southern Nevada DO, Red Rock/Sloan FO

BLM to increase recreational access at Red Rock and Sloan Canyon National Conservation Areas

Beginning June 1, 2020, the BLM Southern Nevada District will reopen access to parts of Red Rock Canyon NCA.
Wyoming

BLM Wyoming now selling firewood permits online

CHEYENNE, Wyo – As part of its ongoing efforts

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Massive Solar Energy Development Planned for La Paz County

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Idaho Falls DO

BLM releases final analysis of proposed Blackrock Land Exchange

POCATELLO, Idaho -- The Bureau of Land Management Pocatello Field Office has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the J.R.