Press Releases

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Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO

Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council Announces 2024 Meetings

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado's Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council (RAC) is announcing its 2024 meeting dates.
Idaho

BLM welcomes new Idaho Resource Advisory Council members

The Bureau of Land Management welcomes four new members appointed by the Secretary of the Interior to the Idaho Resource Adv

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

BLM Royal Gorge Field Office adopts new campsite fee structure

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

Colorado

Colorado River Valley Field Office seeks public comment on a proposed “rock-crawling” trail northeast of Silt

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado River Valley Field Office seeks public comment on a proposed 1.2-mile 4x4 vehicle “rock-crawling” trail northeast of Silt.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Lakeview Field Office Hires Three New Employees

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management's Lakeview Field Office has hired three new employees: Katherine Gendron, Oliver Liu and Lindsey Smith.

Idaho

BLM acquires central Idaho lands to protect crucial wildlife habitat

CHALLIS, Idaho—With funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), the Bureau of Land Management is partnering with The Conservati

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

BLM seeks input on proposed Grassy Mountain Gold Mine Project in Oregon

VALE, Ore.

California, Central California DO, Bakersfield FO

Bureau of Land Management plans Carrizo Plain National Monument pile burn

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM seeks comment for the Robertson Mine Project in Nevada

BLM seeks comment for the Robertson Mine Project in Nevada

Public meetings are scheduled for Apr. 1 and 2

National Office, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming

BLM proposes stronger greater sage-grouse conservation plans

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing a draft plan to strengthen greater sage-grous

Wyoming

BLM releases analysis of bentonite mining expansion in Big Horn County

CODY, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management has analyzed a proposed bentonite mining expansion project in Big Horn County, 15 miles southeast of Lovell.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM holds March 2024 sale for North Dakota oil and gas leases

BILLINGS, Mont.  The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office held a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering six parcels covering 2,336 ac

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO, Mount Lewis FO

BLM completes analysis for proposed geothermal exploration in Nevada

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.

California, Northern California DO

BLM Fleener Creek Trailhead in the Lost Coast Headlands closed indefinitely

Idaho

BLM to extend seasonal closure in South Hills

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burley Field Office will extend the seasonal motorized travel closure in the South Hills area, south of Twin Falls, to Sunday, March 24.

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO

BLM extends sequestration project comment period to April 17

MILES CITY, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management has extended the public comment period on the environmental assessment for the Denbury Carbon Solutions, LLC proposal to construct and

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

Dillon BLM opens Medicine Lodge Watershed Environmental Assessment comment period

DILLON, Mont.— The Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office released the Medicine Lodge Watershed Environmental Assessment today, opening a public comment period that closes

National Office, Idaho

BLM announces establishment of two critical headquarters leadership positions

In order to enhance operational efficiency and address the growing demands on public lands, Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning announced today the est