Press Releases

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Wyoming

BLM Wyoming Seeks Nominations to RAC

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently announced that it is seeking public nominations to fill four open positions on the Bureau of Land Management's Wyoming Resource Advisory Council, which

Oregon-Washington

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils 2016

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently announced that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on 34 Resource Advisory Councils (RACs), including six in Oregon and two in Washingto

National Office

Secretary Jewell Joins Community to Dedicate Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument

Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and U.S.

Arizona

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on 34 Resource Advisory Councils (RACs), which advise the BLM on public land issues.

New Mexico

Volunteers Sought for Project to Benefit Wildlife

The Bureau of Land Management's Taos Field Office (BLM), in cooperation with concerned citizens and interest groups, including the Northern New Mexico Group of Sierra Club, is planning a volunteer

Colorado

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on the Front Range Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the

Idaho

BLM Seeks Nominations to Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on the Twin Falls District RAC which advise the BLM on public land issues.

Idaho

New Field Manager named for BLM's Cottonwood Office

Cottonwood, ID – Richard White has been selected as the new field manager for the Bureau of Land Management’s Cottonwood Field Office. He replaces Will Runnoe, who retired last fall. 

Idaho

BLM Seeks Nominations to Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on its Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the BLM on public l

Alaska

BLM Artist in Residence to Give Presentation on her Visit to the Fortymile Area

FAIRBANKS, AK – Artist Christine Nguyen of Long Beach, Calif., will give a public presentation of her art and experiences last summer as a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Artist in Residence on&nbs

Colorado

BLM Seeks Nominations to Northwest and Southwest Resource Advisory Councils

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

National Office, Alaska

BLM Director Kornze Finalizes Transfer of 1,500 Acres to North Slope Community

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Neil Kornze today finalized the transfer of approximately 1,500 acres of land to the Olgoonik Corporation in Wainwright.

National Office, Alaska

BLM Director Kornze Visits Legacy Well Sites in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Neil Kornze spent yesterday visiting ongoing cleanup work on legacy wells in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A), a 22.1 million-acre road

California

BLM Plans Pile Burns in Brownsville

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – In order to reduce the chance of wildfires, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to burn piles in the Brownsville area of Yuba County the week o

California

BLM, California Historic Route 66 Association to Host Economic Summit

MORENO VALLEY, Calif.

Idaho

Public Invited to Take a Hike!

Coinciding with the annual return of more than 800 pairs of eagles, falcons, hawks and owls to their nest sites in the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, the Bureau

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming Hosts Public Viewings of Planning 2.0 Webinar

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming invites members of the public to view an informational Planning 2.0 webinar on Monday, March 21 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at BLM offices across the state.

Colorado

BLM 2016 seasonal road restrictions in effect in Grand County, CO

KREMMLING – The Bureau of Land Management reminds the public that the annual winter travel restrictions in the Wolford Mountain area north of Kremmling remain in effect to protect wintering wildlif

Colorado

Colorado Canyons Association Recognized for its Community Stewardship and Youth Education

Recognizing outstanding work in support of BLM programs, the Bureau of Land Management’s Janet Ady, Division Chief of Education, Interpretation, and Partnerships recently presented Colorado’s Color

Colorado

BLM Little Snake Field Office will be closed March 22-23

CRAIG, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management Little Snake Field Office in Craig will be closed for building repairs Tuesday, March 22 through Wednesday, March 23. 

National Office, Alaska

BLM Director Kornze to Visit Alaska's North Slope

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that Director Neil Kornze will travel to the U.S. Arctic this week.

Colorado

BLM planning prescribed burn southwest of Kremmling

KREMMLING, Colo.

Colorado

BLM approves South Cañon City Trails project

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office signed a decision to implement the proposed South Cañon City Trail Development project.