Press Releases

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Nevada, Elko DO

BLM establishes new Pilot Valley Community Sand and Gravel Pit

ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Elko District Office announces the establishment of the new Pilot Valley Community Sand and Gravel Pit.

California, California Desert DO

The BLM implements public safety measures for annual King of the Hammers race

Elevated view of thousands of white RVs in a desert valley surrounded by steep mountains. Photo courtesy of Phil Henderson..

California, Northern California DO

BLM plans pile burning projects in Lacks Creek area

Lush view of the forested Lack Creek Watershed.

California, Northern California DO

BLM plans prescribed fire projects east of Cedarville

A pile of brush burns under supervision of fire fighters.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

BLM seeks public input on proposed recreation projects in southeast Idaho

Pocatello, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management’s Pocatello Field Office (PFO) is moving forward with three specific recreational enhancements in southeast Idaho and is seeking public comment rela

Winnemucca DO

BLM analyzing proposed San Emidio II North Valley Geothermal Development Project

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM to start Travel Management Planning process

(BELLE FOURCHE, S.D.) – If you would like to have input into the travel management plan for the Center of the Nation Travel Management Area, you will get your chance beginning on Jan.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Firefighters Deployed to Australia

Portland, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Northwest Oregon: Marcola Sunrise Timber Project Public Meeting

Salem, Ore.

Arizona, Colorado River DO, Lake Havasu FO

BLM completes recreational improvements along the Colorado River

LAKE HAVASU, Ariz.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Northwest Oregon: King Mosby Timber Management Public Meeting

Salem, Ore.

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM recruits for seasonal fire jobs

two silhouetted firefighters

New Mexico, Pecos DO

BLM announces public scoping period for proposed Overland Conveyor Project

CARLSBAD, N.M.

Alaska, Fairbanks DO

Comments trigger proposal changes and more analysis of Willow Master Development Plan

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it is developing a supplemental draft environmental impact statement for ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc.’s proposed Willo

Nevada, Elko DO

Take a Hike and Make your own Rag Doll: California Trail Interpretive Center announces January programs

ELKO, Nev. – Learn how to snowshoe and create your own pioneer toy at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

Nevada, Elko DO

California Trail Interpretive Center Announces Fine Arts Exhibit, “Nevada Wild 2020”

ELKO, Nev. – The California Trail Interpretive Center is presenting a fine arts exhibit, “Nevada Wild 2020”

Utah

BLM Utah announces key leadership changes

SALT LAKE CITY — As we begin a new year, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing some changes in key leadership across the State:

Utah

BLM Utah announces five-year agreement with the Utah Department of Natural Resources as a part of Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is a proud contributor and supporter of Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative (WRI), which uses locally-driven projects

Utah, Canyon Country DO

BLM will increase fees at Cedar Mesa to improve visitor services

MONTICELLO, Utah — Starting January 1, 2020, the BLM Monticello Field Office will increase Individual Special Recreation Permit (ISRP) fees charged for day use and backpacking

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to resume Seaman and White River Herd Areas wild horse gather in eastern Nevada

ELY, NEV. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will resume the Seaman and White River Herd Areas (HAs) wild horse gather south of Ely, Nev., on or about Jan. 5, 2020.

Arizona, Colorado River DO, Lake Havasu FO

Temporary closure and restrictions of public lands announced for Parker Races

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz.

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

Local resident takes winning photo for BLM annual pass

LAS CRUCES, NM - David Turning, a Las Cruces resident, is the winner of the “2020 Picture That Pass” photo contest sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District Of

Colorado

BLM Colorado evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals

LAKEWOOD, Colo.

Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for proposed Gemini Solar Project in Nevada

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management has published a Notice of Availability in the Federal Register for the Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendm