Press Releases

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Arizona, Phoenix DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on Sonoran Desert National Monument grazing plan amendment

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a draft Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment and associated Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Sonoran Desert Nati

California, California Desert DO

BLM authorizes Camino Solar Project in Kern County

Wind farm in a desert valley.

Nevada

BLM Nevada and Northern Nevada Correctional Center cancels the June 2020 saddle-trained wild horse and burro adoption event

The Bureau of Land Management, in cooperation with the Northern Nevada Correctional Center (NNCC), has decided to cancel the inmate, saddle-trained wild horse and burro public adoption event previo

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM announces Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions

LAS VEGAS – Due to increasingly high temperatures drying vegetation, Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District is implementing fire restrictions beginning May 9.

National Office

BLM statement on Bison Conservation initiative

Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt today announced the Bison Conservation Initiative, a new cooperative initiative that will coordinate conservation strategies and approaches for the wild Am

National Office

Interior and Partners Commit to Long-Term Initiative to Conserve the American Bison

WASHINGTON - Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt today announced the Bison Conservation Initiative (BCI), a new cooperative initiative that will coordinate conservation

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

BLM Spokane District restores access to some recreation sites for day use

The Bureau of Land Management is restoring access to the below recreation sites for day use only, effective today.
Idaho

BLM announces decision for the Tri-state Fuel Breaks Project

Boise, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management issued a decision for the Tri-state Fuel Breaks Project.

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeking public comment on upgrades at McCain Valley campgrounds

Campsite with picnic table under a large tree. Photo by Alexia Williams, BLM.

California, California Desert DO

BLM initiates Whitewater Canyon closure due to increased wildfire risk

Desert mountain rising above grassy valley.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM and OSMRE seek comments on Coyote Creek lease application and Environmental Assessment

(DICKINSON, N.D.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) are accepting public comments on an environmental assessment (EA), that

Oregon-Washington

BLM Announces 2020 Fire Prevention Order

Portland, Ore. – Effective May 10, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is prohibiting the use of fireworks, target shooting with exploding targets, and firing tracer

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Miles City Field Office seeks comments on realty action, draft plan amendment

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management Miles City Field Office has published a Notice of Availability/Notice of Realty Action for public comment.

Winnemucca DO

BLM hosted “Lovelock Cave Days” are canceled

WINNEMUCCA, Nevada. – In coordination with our partners, the BLM has canceled the 2020 Lovelock Cave Days event scheduled for May 19, 20 and 21.

Utah, West Desert DO

Online credit card payment available for three recreation sites in the BLM Salt Lake Field Office

WEST VALLEY, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office is now accepting online payment for fees associated with Knolls Off-Highway Vehicle Special Recreatio

Colorado

BLM implements fire restrictions in four eastern Colorado counties

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM seeks public input for Lifestyle Homes Utility and Access Rights-of Way

CARSON CITY, NEV.

Utah, Canyon Country DO

BLM seeks input on proposed improvements for the House on Fire Trailhead

MONTICELLO, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Monticello Field Office is initiating a public scoping period for a preliminary proposal to improve the parking area and trailhead

Colorado, Southwest DO, Grand Junction FO

Prescribed fire planned this week south of Grand Junction

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Anchorage DO

BLM seeks comments on Environmental Assessment for proposed guided hiking tours on Carlanna Lake Trail

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments through May 21 on an Environmental Assessment of Mindfulness Rainforest Adventures’ request for a

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM approves Flat Top Gravel Pit EA

CARSON CITY, NEV.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM breaks ground on first developed recreational shooting sports site in Maricopa County

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management will break ground this week on construction of the Baldy Mountain shooting sports site, one of five sites currently planned within the bound

Nevada

Angelita Bulletts selected as District Manager for the Southern Nevada District

LAS VEGAS – Angelita (Angie) Bulletts has been selected as District Manager for the Southern Nevada District. Her official start date is August 2, 2020.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

Camping season opens at BLM’s Huckleberry Campground

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – BLM’s Huckleberry Campground is set to open on May 9, marking the beginning of the summer camping season in northern Idaho.

Alaska, Arctic DO

First Virtual Public Meetings Held for Alaska Proposed Oil and Gas Development

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – In order to minimize the risk of transmission during the current COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to inform local communities of potential actions that may affect them,