Press Releases

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California

Inyo National Forest and BLM Bishop Field Office Announce Fire Restrictions Starting July 1

BISHOP, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S.

California

Four Public Workshops Planned for Sand to Snow National Monument

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — The U.S.

New Mexico

Fireworks Prohibited on New Mexico Public Lands

As the July 4th holiday approaches, the Bureau of Land Management would like to remind all public lands users that unless otherwise authorized by the BLM, the possession or use of fireworks on all

Colorado

Fire crews work into the night to contain the 200-acre Guzzler fire

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado

BLM Takes Important Next Step Toward Long-Term Protection of the Roan Plateau

Agency Releases Final Supplement EIS Carrying Forward Landmark Settlement Agreement That Balanced Resource Protection and Ongoing Oil & Gas Development

Idaho

BLM Resource Advisory Council to Meet in Coeur d'Alene July 7

Coeur d’Alene, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet on Thursday, July 7, at the Coeur d’Alene District Office located at 3815 Schreiber W

Wyoming

BLM Addresses Rising Fire Conditions in Wyoming by Adding Resources

Warm, dry, summer weather has taken hold of much of Wyoming increasing fire activity across the state as vegetation dries out.

California

Portion of Potrero Truck Trail Temporarily Closed Due to Border Fire

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - Effective June 24, 2016, the Bureau of Land Management has temporarily closed the Potrero Trail between Harris Ranch Road and Hauser Creek Road.

California

BLM Adjusts Onshore Oil and Gas Civil Penalties for Inflation

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced a congressionally mandated inflation adjustment to civil penalties that companies must pay for violating regulations governing oil and gas operat

California

Kayak the Lost Coast

SHELTER COVE, Calif. - "Kayaking the Lost Coast" will be offered Saturday, July 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., in Shelter Cove.

Nevada

No Fireworks Allowed on BLM Managed Public Lands; Fire restrictions remain in place

While fireworks are available in Nye County and safe and sane fireworks go on sale in Clark County June 28, fire restrictions remain in place in Southern Neva

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Grazing Permit Renewal

MOAB, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Moab Field Office is seeking input on an Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzing potential impacts of renewing a ten year grazing per

Utah

BLM Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for Monument Butte Oil and Gas Project

VERNAL, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has completed its analysis of the Monument Butte Area Oil and Gas Project and has released a final environment

Montana-Dakotas

BLM encourages simple steps to avoid starting wildfires on public lands

Long days of abundant sunshine and limited rainfall mean that grasses, shrubs and even trees are beginning to dry out in the Northern Rockies and Northern Plains.

California

BLM Seeks Public Input on Palen Solar Project in Eastern Riverside County

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management has scheduled a public meeting to solicit public input for the Palen Solar project technology conversion. 

California

Bucktail River Access Limited During Construction Beginning July 5

WEAVERVILLE, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management and the Trinity River Restoration Program (TRRP) wish to advise visitors that the Bucktail River Access off Browns Mountain

Alaska

BLM Delivers Congressional Report About Contaminated Lands Conveyed to Alaska Native Corporations; Effort Establishes Step Towards Cleanup

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) delivered a report to Congress today that details the development and current status of the most comprehensive inventory to date of known contaminated sites on l

California

Border Fire Forces Partial Closure of Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - A section of the Pacific Crest Trail on Bureau of Land Management lands has been closed due to the Border Fire burning in eastern San Diego County.&nbs

Idaho

BLM to Temporarily Close Skinny Dipper Hot Springs Near Boise

Due to public health and safety issues and resource damage, the Bureau of Land Management has put a five-year closure in place on public lands that include the Skinny Dipper Hot Springs.

Idaho

BLM Seeks Feedback on Proposed Improvements at Ross Point

Coeur d’Alene, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene Field Office invites the public to provide feedback on proposed recreation improvements at the Ross Point recreation site.

Idaho

BLM to Temporarily Close Skinny Dipper Hot Springs Near Boise

Due to public health and safety issues and resource damage, the Bureau of Land Management has put a five-year closure in place on public lands that include the Skinny Dipper Hot Springs.

Wyoming

Wild Horses and Burros Available for Adoption at Operation Mustang During the 2016 Cheyenne Frontier Days

The BLM Wyoming will partner with BraveHearts and the Mantle Ranch Wild Horse Adoption and Training Facility to bring you “Operation Mustang” during Cheyenne Frontier Days being held July 22-31 in

Idaho

Interim Wilderness Travel Brochures Now Available

BLM Idaho Falls District
1405 Hollipark Drive

Nevada

Reno Rodeo Extreme Mustang Makeover Adoption Event a Success

The Bureau of Land Management hosted a successful adoption of wild horses at the Reno Rodeo this weekend, adopting all 25 horses that were offered as part of the Extreme Mustang Makeover.

Idaho

BLM to Host Open House for Designating Routes and Trails West of Menan

RIGBY, ID – The BLM would like to invite the public to attend an open house Tuesday, June 28, to provide local input and expertise into its travel management planning process.