Press Releases
BLM releases update to online oil and gas leasing nomination system
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management today announced its latest update to the National Fluids Lease Sale System, an online automation effort that allows the public and industry to nominate pu
Horse Prairie Emergency Closure Expanded
Roseburg, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management, Roseburg District is issuing an amendment to the temporary emergency closure of public lands in Douglas County, Oregon.
Maintenance prompts 1-day closure of popular BLM recreation area
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Due to site maintenance, the Bureau of Land Management’s Mineral Ridge trail and recreation area will be closed to all use on
BLM Closes Campground, Day Use Areas due to Helena Fire east of Weaverville
REDDING, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management has closed a campground and day use areas along Highway 299 east of Weaverville because of the 5,000-acre Helena Fire.
BLM Rawlins hosts 2017 industry and government conference
RAWLINS, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management Rawlins Field Office will host the 2017 Industry/Government conference on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
BLM Land Patent to Virgin for BMX Bike Track
VIRGIN, Utah – In a ceremony that culminates nearly 20 years of bicycling excellence and partnerships between the BLM and the local community, the town of Virgin will take ful
East Four Mile and South Orientation recreation sites temporarily closed for improvements
MEEKER, Colo. – Starting on Sept.
BLM and Forest Service moving permit sales to Idaho Falls District Office
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – To better serve the public, the Bureau of Land Management’s Upper Snake Field Office and Caribou-Targhee National Forest will soon be transitioning from selling permits and map
THorse Prairie Area Closed Due to Wildfires
Roseburg, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management, Roseburg District is issuing a temporary emergency
BLM Offers September Outdoor Events
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management is offering a variety of outdoor events in September that will take advantage of southern New Mexico’s weather and natural resources.
The Applegate Trail, Lye Soap and Basque History: The California Trail Interpretive Center Announces September programs
ELKO, Nev. – Learn about the Applegate Trail, lye soap, Basque history, and much more at the California Trail Interpretive Center.
BLM to issue personal-use fuelwood permits in Socorro
SOCORRO, N.M. – Beginning Sept. 5, 2017, the Bureau of Land Management Socorro Field Office will begin issuing personal-use fuelwood permits.
Wyoming's final wild horse and burro adoption of 2017—Sept. 9 at Honor Farm
RIVERTON, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management and the Wyoming Honor Farm will partner on Sept. 9 in Riverton for Wyoming’s final wild horse and burro adoption of 2017.
Stage One Fire Restrictions lifted on BLM Idaho Falls District & Caribou-Targhee National Forest
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest are lifting Stage One Fire Restrictions effective
BLM re-opens comment on authorization of Gateway West transmission line
Boise, IDAHO – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today began to reconsider the selected route on public lands in Idaho for two segments of the Gateway West transmission line project.
BLM to close Quebradas Backcountry Byway for road maintenance
SOCORRO, N.M. – Beginning Aug. 28, 2017, the Bureau of Land Management will be conducting road maintenance activities on the Quebradas Backcountry Byway.
Eagle Scout Service Project Named NPLD 2017 Event
ELY, Nev. – Skyler Carter’s Eagle Scout Service Project is so big it requires dozens of volunteers, heavy equipment and help from a federal land management agency.
