Press Releases

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Eastern States

BLM Eastern States State Office to hold online oil and gas lease sale March 19, 2020

WASHINGTON – In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Eastern States State Office announces a quarterly online oil and gas lease sale to be held

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Challis FO

54 Challis wild horses adopted over weekend

Challis, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office placed 54 wild horses into private care over the past weekend.

National Office

BLM seeks bids for off-range pastures for excess wild horses

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it is seeking bids for off-range pastures to provide a free-roaming environment and quality care for excess wild horses removed from Western

California, Central California DO

BLM to oversee pile burning in Pine Hill Preserve

Piles of brush burning . Photo by Monte Kawahara/BLM.

Nevada

BLM conducts aerial seeding on 90,000 acres of the Martin Fire

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – Over the past week, the BLM has been working in coordination with CO Fire Aviation to re-establish sagebrush over 90,000 acres burned by the 2018 Martin Fire.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Cottonwood FO

BLM completes boat ramp improvements at Pine Bar recreation site

COTTONWOOD, Idaho – Through the support and partnership of the Idaho County Waterways Committee, the Bureau of Land Management Cottonwood Field Office has

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Artist-in-Residence Program: Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Seeking 2020 Applications

Medford, Ore. – Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument (CSNM) is now accepting applications for its summer Artist-in-Residence program.

National Office

BLM and Forest Service Announce 2020 Grazing Fees

Washington, D.C. – The Federal grazing fee for 2020 will be $1.35 per animal unit month (AUM) for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.35 per head mont

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO, Burns DO, Lakeview DO

BLM Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council to hold meetings in February and April

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management is announcing that the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council will hold two meetings in February and April 2020.

Utah, West Desert DO

The BLM seeks public comment on sand and gravel quarry in Utah County

The Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) is available for a 15-day public comment period from Jan. 30 to Feb. 14., 2020.
Oregon-Washington

BLM Maps and GIS Data Now Available Online!

Portland, Ore. – Maps, ownership, and orientation are increasingly important in today’s complex world.

Nevada

BLM seeks public input for Bell Mountain Exploration Corporation EA

CARSON CITY, NEV.

Winnemucca DO

BLM conducts aerial seeding on 90,000 acres of the Martin Fire

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.

California, Central California DO

BLM Ukiah Field Office to host public meeting for off-highway vehicle grant application

Dirtbike speeds around a turn at South Cow Mountain OHV Recreation Area.

California, Northern California DO

Public is invited to a discussion about invasive plants and how to help address the problem

Non-native pampas grass invades a hillside in the King Range. Photo by the BLM.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM approves Phoenix-area recreational shooting sports project

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Phoenix District has published a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Decision Record approving the Recreational Shooting Sp

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM plans prescribed burn in Socorro County

SOCORRO, N.M. – Between Feb.

California, California Desert DO

BLM approves US Gypsum Mine Expansion and Modernization Project

Aerial image of an industrial complex in the Desert. Photo courtesy of U.S. Gypsum Company.

Nevada, Elko DO

Elko community second snowshoe hike announced

ELKO, Nev. – The second evening community snowshoe hike of the winter will be held at South Fork State Park, the Meadows area at 5:00 p.m., February 8.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM seeks public input on Spring Creek Basin Herd Management Area Plan in San Miguel County

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tres Rios Field Office is seeking public input on a proposed management plan for the approximately 22,000-acre Spring Cree

National Office

BLM seeks nominations for 2020 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards

As part of its ongoing efforts to foster sustainable development of natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking nominations for the 2020 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral De

Nevada, Elko DO

California Trail Interpretive Center announces programs during Cowboy Poetry week

ELKO, Nev. – Learn how to make smoke art with Lynne Kistler and take a guided tour of the murals at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

Utah, Green River DO

BLM Seeks nominations to the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council

PRICE, Utah –The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for seven positions on the newly established San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council, in accordance with the John D.