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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Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM announces temporary closure of certain public lands ahead of Rise Festival

LAS VEGAS— The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands in the Jean Dry Lake Bed area from October 4 through October 6, 2019.

California, California Desert DO

BLM releases Desert Quartzite Solar Project final environmental analysis

Image of bare desert floor on a clear day.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station Opens Daily Starting October 1

LAS VEGAS – The Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting October 1. The station has been open Fridays-Sundays since May.

California, Central California DO

Community of Lone Pine celebrates Alabama Hills National Scenic Area

A natural granite arch frame Mt. Whitney.

California, Northern California DO

BLM plans prescribed burning projects on northeast California public lands

A fire crew observes a controlled pile burn. Photo by BLM.

Idaho, Boise DO

BLM, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recognize citizen’s help in dumping case

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing the resolution of an illegal dumping case on public lands.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

BLM to begin seal coating Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Upper Snake Field Office will begin asphalt seal coating the Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area during the week of Oct.

National Office

BLM to celebrate National Public Lands Day Sept. 28

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will celebrate the 26th annual National Public Lands Day on Sept.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

 BLM lifts fire restrictions for Colorado River District

LAKE HAVASU, Ariz. – Effective Friday, Sept.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM lifts fire restrictions for the Phoenix District

PHOENIXEffective Friday, September 27, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will lift all fire restrictions for public lands administered by the Phoenix District

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM and Lander wild horse pasture place untrained horses

LANDER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management and the Wind River Wild Horse Public Off-Range Pasture found homes for 11 Wyoming wild horses last weekend at an adoption and free publ

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive hours change October 1

LAS VEGAS – The 13-mile Scenic Drive at Red Rock Canyon will be open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. starting October 1.

California, Central California DO

Volunteers welcome for National Public Lands Day events in Central California

Volunteers install sun shades during National Public Lands Day.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

Volunteers sought for National Public Lands Day event

CARLSBAD, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Carlsbad Field Office is seeking volunteers for its upcoming National Public Lands Day event on Sept. 27 & 28.

Nevada, Elko DO

Trail Medicine, Pioneer Chores, and Square Dancing at the California Trail Interpretive Center: California Trail Interpretive Center Announces October Programs

ELKO, Nev. – Learn about strange medical cures, help out with chores in the wagon camp, and learn how to square dance at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO, Cottonwood FO, Boise DO, Bruneau FO, Four Rivers FO, Owyhee FO, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO, Challis FO, Upper Snake FO, Salmon FO, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO, Jarbidge FO, Shoshone FO

Celebrate National Fishing and Hunting Day on Sept. 28

Boise, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites all Americans to celebrate National Fishing and Hunting Day on Sept.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

BLM lifts fire restrictions in southwest Oregon

NORTH BEND, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coos Bay District has lifted the fire restrictions in place on public lands administered by the BLM in southwest Ore

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area fee free September 28

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management will waive amenity-related fees at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for National Public Lands Day on September 28.

Alaska, Anchorage DO, Glennallen FO

BLM Seeks Comments on Proposed Copper Valley Telecom Tower Near Paxson

GLENNALLEN, AK — The Bureau of Land Management’s Glennallen Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposal by Copper Valley Telecom to construct a wireless communication site in Paxson that

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

Volunteers sought for National Public Lands Day event

Socorro, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Socorro Field Office is seeking volunteers for its upcoming National Public Lands Day event on Sept. 28.

California, Northern California DO

BLM lifting fire restrictions for northwest California public lands

Picture of Lacks Creek watershed northwest of Arcata, California.

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM to conduct aerial herbicide application near Owyhee, Nevada

ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Elko District, Tuscarora Field Office, is planning to conduct aerial herbicide treatments southwest of Owyhee, Nevada.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM prescribed burning scheduled for Musselshell County

(BILLINGS, Mont.) –The Bureau of Land Management Billings Field Office will be conducting prescribed burning in Musselshell County this month when fuel and weather conditions permit safe operations

Montana-Dakotas

Fall prescribed fire projects scheduled for Custer County

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management will be conducting prescribed burn operations in Custer County this fall when fuel conditions and weather permit.