Press Releases

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Colorado

BLM seeks public comments in determining Areas of Critical Environmental Concern in southwest Colorado

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office is seeking comments regarding establishing Areas of Critical Environmental Concern in San Miguel, San Juan, Dolo

California

Open House for USFS and BLM 2016 Off-Highway Vehicle Grants Scheduled for March 16

BISHOP, Calif. - The Inyo National Forest (USFS) and the Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office (BLM) have submitted preliminary applications for grant funds from the C

California

Volunteers Welcome to Help Construct Memorial Fitness Park

REDDING, Calif.

Alaska

BLM to Host Series of Public Meetings in Fairbanks

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska will hold a series of meetings in Fairbanks beginning March 7.

California

Berryessa Snow Mountain Monument Dedication and Spring Festival Planned

WILLIAMS, Calif. -- Federal agencies and partners will hold a spring festival and dedication ceremony Saturday, March 19, to celebrate establishment of the Berryessa Snow Moun

Arizona

BLM Takes Key Steps to Expedite Solar Energy Development on Public Lands

As part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan to cut carbon pollution and spur rene

National Office

BLM Takes Key Steps to Expedite Solar Energy Development on Public Lands

As part of President Obama's Climate Action Plan to cut carbon pollution and spur renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced key milestones in

Colorado

BLM takes key steps to expedite solar energy development on public lands

Regional mitigation strategies to implement Western Solar Plan 

Oregon-Washington

BLM Distributes Secure Rural Schools Payments to Western Oregon Counties

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it has issued payment to 18 counties in western Oregon eligible under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act extensio

California

BLM to host Interpretive Hikes in the Alabama Hills this March

LONE PINE, Calif. -The Bureau of Land Management will host interpretive hikes in the Alabama Hills to discuss film history and view scenic arches in March.

Nevada

BLM to hold oil and gas lease sale March 8

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a competitive oil and gas lease sale on March 8, at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Grand Exposition Hall, 407 N. Virginia Street, Reno.

Nevada

BLM Opens Nominations for Funding from the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act

Las Vegas --The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opened the nomination period for Round 16 project proposals funded under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA). The nomination

Arizona

BLM Announces New Appointments to Council to Advise Agency on Balanced Management of National Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona State Director today announced the appointment of three new members and reappointment of two former members to Arizona's citizen-based Resource Advisory

California

BLM Seeks Comments on 2016 Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Proposals

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites the public to comment on proposals it has submitted for the 2015 Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Proposal.&nbsp

Idaho

BLM seeks Public Comment on Proposal for Aerial Application of Herbicide to Control Invasive Plants

SALMON, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to use aerial application methods (aircraft) to spray noxious weeds and other non-native, invasive plants (together, invasive plants) o

California

BLM Seeks Comments on 2016 Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Proposals

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites the public to comment on proposals it has submitted for the 2015 Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Proposal.

California

BLM Mother Lode Office Plans Pine Hill Preserve Pile Burning

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management's Mother Lode Field Office plans to burn small piles of brush on the Pine Hill Preserve around Cameron Park in mid to l

Colorado

Southwest Resource Advisory Council to meet Mar. 18, 2016

MONTROSE, Colo.—The Bureau of Land Management’s Southwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Friday, Mar. 18, at the Ridgway County Fairground Building (22739 Hwy. 550) at 9:30 a.m.

Colorado

BLM Finalizes Environmental Assessment to Treat Bark Beetle Infested Areas in Fremont County

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office has approved and signed a final Environmental Assessment to implement the Bark Beetle Salvage project in northwest Fr

California

BLM's New Policy Will Reduce Threats to Migratory Birds

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released a new polic

National Office

BLM's New Policy Will Reduce Threats to Migratory Birds

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released a new policy to reduce a common hazard to migratory birds and other wildlife that can become trapped and die in uncapped pipes on public lands.

Colorado

McInnis Canyons river camping permits now online

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.