Press Releases

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Press Releases by region.
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Idaho, Boise DO, Four Rivers FO

BLM seeks public input on Kuna Cave improvements

The BLM is seeking public input on a proposal to improve access to Kuna Cave, located about 5 miles south of Kuna, near Black Cat Road. 

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Prineville District temporarily closes some recreation facilities and areas

Central Oregon – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO, Roseburg DO, Vale DO, Spokane DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Burns DO, Coos Bay DO, Lakeview DO, Medford DO

BLM temporarily closes developed recreation facilities in Oregon

Portland, Oregon – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.

Colorado

BLM Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $83,294

LAKEWOOD, Colo.

Arizona, Phoenix DO, Lower Sonoran FO

Bureau of Land Management initiates public scoping for Sonoran Desert National Monument grazing amendment

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the preparation of a Resource Management Plan Amendment and associated Environmental Assessment for the Sonoran Desert Nati

Eastern States

Federal Court Affirms the Department of Interior’s Decision to Renew Twin Metals’ Leases

WASHINGTON – Days ago, Judge Trevor McFadden of the U.S.

Montana-Dakotas

Oil and gas lease auction brings in over $37,000

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana/Dakotas raised $37,462 in its quarterly oil and gas lease sale held online March 24.

Alaska

Final analysis available tomorrow for Alaska’s Ambler ‘Road to Resources’ Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will publish a notice of availability for the Ambler Mining District Industrial Access Road Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in the Federal Register
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM seeks public comment on Mother Lode Exploration Plan of Operations

BLM seeks public comment on Mother Lode Exploration Plan of Operations
Wyoming

BLM Wyoming leases 75 oil and gas parcels in March sale, nets $3.4 million

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming raised more than $3.4 million in its March 24, 2020, quarterly oil and gas lease sale, facilitating economic opportunities an

Winnemucca DO

BLM announces temporary closure of public lands at Winnemucca Sand Dunes

Winnemucca, NEV.

Eastern States

BLM-Eastern States completes quarterly oil and gas lease sale March 19, 2020

WASHINGTON — In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) held a quarterly oil and gas lease sale Marc

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Whiskey Mountain Bighorn Sheep Winter Range withdrawal extended for another 20-year term

LANDER, Wyo.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM seeks input on proposed temporary closures for construction and maintenance of recreational shooting sports sites

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Phoenix District Office announces a 30-day public comment period on proposed temporary closures of public lands for the construction a

Utah

BLM Utah State Office is closed until further notice

January 2020 Update: The Utah State BLM Office is currently open for in-person access on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed Yellow Pine Solar Project

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management today released a draft analyzing the environmental impacts of the proposed Yellow Pine Solar Project to be loca

Alaska, Arctic DO

BLM Seeks Comments on Supplement to Willow Master Development Plan Draft Analysis

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management will publish a

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM seeks public input for Digital Path expansion of Broadband service project

CARSON CITY, NEV.

California, California Desert DO

BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Dos Palmas Preserve

A firefighter supervises an prescription burn.

New Mexico

BLM New Mexico releases sale notice for May 2020 oil and gas lease sale

SANTA FE, N.M.

Colorado

BLM to temporarily suspend entrance fees on public lands across America

WASHINGTON – After careful consideration and at the direction of Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, the Bureau of Land Management will temporarily suspend the collection of

National Office

BLM to temporarily suspend entrance fees on public lands across America

WASHINGTON – After careful consideration and at the direction of Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, the Bureau of Land Management will temporarily suspend the collection of

Idaho

BLM to conduct prescribed burning south of Boise

The BLM will be conducting prescribed burns to reduce accumulations of tumbleweeds along fencelines and roadways south of Boise within the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area.