Press Releases

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National Office, Nevada

Secretary Jewell Joins Nevadans to Celebrate Designation of Basin and Range National Monument

As part of President Obama’s commitment to protect the nation’s significant outdoor spaces for the benefit of future generations, U.S.

Nevada

New Acting Manager to Continue Outreach and Public Involvement in Planning for Basin and Range National Monument

As the Bureau of Land Management installs the first of five anticipated portal signs on the boundary of Nevada's very first BLM National Monument, staff continue to work with local government and e

Colorado

BLM White River Field Office initiates comprehensive Transportation and Travel Management Plan

MEEKER, Colo. – Today the Bureau of Land Management announced a public scoping period for travel and transportation management in the White River Field Office in northwestern Colorado. 

Nevada

BLM Seeks Comment on Proposed Regulatory Energy Management Facility; Public Meeting Scheduled October 28

Las Vegas - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Southern Nevada Office, invites public comment on a proposed Regulatory Energy Management facility located adjacent to Carpenter Ca

California

Bureau of Land Management and California Department of Fish and Wildlife Announce Wildlife Conservation Agreement

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) have signed a key conservation agreement, providing innovative tools to manage impacts to wildlife and thei

Colorado

Fort Carson to conduct short-term, high altitude helicopter training on public lands in southeast Colorado

The BLM received an urgent request from Fort Carson military base for U.S.

Colorado

Four Corners Lecture Features The Restless Wetherill: Trails and Tales

DOLORES, Colo. – On Thursday, Oct.

Utah

BLM Extends Comment Period for St. George Draft Resource Management Plans

St. George, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) St.

Wyoming

BLM, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Recap Public Process for Proposed Withdrawal within Sagebrush Focal Areas

Consistent with the unprecedented effort to conserve the greater sage-grouse and its habitat, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the U.S.

Idaho

BLM and U.S. Forest Service Recap Public Process for Proposed Withdrawal within Sagebrush Focal Areas: Seeks Public Comment on Proposals in Six Western States

Consistent with the unprecedented effort to conserve the greater sage-grouse and its habitat, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S.

Utah

BLM U.S. Forest Service Recap Public Process for Proposed Withdrawal within Sagebrush Focal Areas

Salt Lake City—Consistent with the unprecedented effort to conserve the greater sage-grouse and its habitat, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S.

Colorado

Penitente Canyon campgrounds closed for 12 Hours of Penitence event

MONTE VISTA, Colo. – The campground at Penitente Canyon will be temporarily closed Oct.

Arizona

BLM creates new hotshot firefighting crew in Southern Arizona

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today the creation of a new hotshot firefighting crew in southern Arizona.

Colorado

BLM plans prescribed burn in Trail Gulch

CANON CITY, Colo.

Colorado

BLM to temporarily close South Canyon recreation site to improve boat launch

The BLM will close the South Canyon recreation site this week to begin construction on a boat ramp extension. The site will reopen in time for the spring fishing season.

Colorado

BLM Seeks Nominations to Front Range Resource Advisory Council

CAÑON CITY, Colo - The Bureau of Land Management Front Range District announced that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on the Front Range Resource Advisory

Utah

BLM-Utah Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Utah is seeking public nominations for one open position on its Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

National Office

BLM Seeks Comment on Draft Update to Measurement Standards for Gas Produced on Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released a proposed rule today to update and replace its regulations governing the measurement of natural gas produced from onshore Federal and Indian leases.

California

State Lands Commission and Bureau of Land Management Announce Intent to Pursue Landmark Land Exchange

The California State Lands Commission and the Federal Bureau of Land Management announced today an historic agreement to pursue an exchange of state school lands with federal lands.

National Office

BLM to Implement Adjusted Drilling Permit Fee on Oct. 1

Colorado

BLM Opens Emerald Mountain Trailhead

The Ridge/Beall Trailhead is now open at the Emerald Mountain Special Recreation Management Area located in Steamboat Springs.
 

National Office

BLM Announces Leadership Appointments in Three Key States,

Nevada

Adoption event offers saddle-trained wild horses

The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections - Silver State Industries are hosting the final of four annual saddle-trained horse adoption events Oct.