Press Releases
No Fireworks Allowed on BLM Managed Public Lands
Las Vegas –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 Nevada.
BLM begins Placer Mining Reclamation Project at Jack Wade Creek
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska staff be |
Interior Department Supported $358 Billion in Economic Activity, 2 Million Jobs in 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today released a report showing that the various activities of the Department of the Interior contributed $358 billion to the U.S.
BLM releases decision for Wood Hills area wild horse water/bait trapping gather
The Bureau of Land Management, Elko District Office, Wells Field Office released the Decision Record for the Wood Hills area Wild Horse Water/Bait Trapping Gather June 5.
BLM Seeks Public Comments on Use of Three New Herbicides
To expand its existing list of approved herbicide active ingredients (herbicides) to treat noxious weeds and other invasive species on Bureau of Land Management (BLM)-managed public lands, the BLM
BLM accepts comments on an oil and gas Environmental Assessment near Somerset, Colorado
MONTROSE, Colo.
Memorial Service for Terry Sonner, BLM Wildland Firefighter
Terry Sonner, a 33-year old Bureau of Land Management (BLM) firefighter, passed away the morning of Wednesday, June 10, after he and his fire crew finished physical training.
Blackwall Fire 80% contained
Meeker, Colo. – Firefighters secured the west flank of the fire and burned out along the north flank to remove unburned vegetation along that line to reinforce it.
BLM to hold first ever adoption event at Reno Rodeo
The Bureau of Land Management, Nevada, is hosting our first ever wild horse adoption event at the Reno Rodeo Livestock Events Center Sunday, June 21, at 2 p.m.
BLM Utah Conducts Coal Lease Sale for Tract in Sanpete County
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today held a competitive coal lease sale by sealed bid for the Flat Canyon Coal Tract -- a 2,692 acre area in Sanpete County that is estimated to contain approxi
BLM Seeks Comment on Changes to 13-Mile Scenic Drive; Open House Scheduled June 30
Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Red Rock/Sloan Field Office and Central Federal Lands Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration invite public comm
BLM Announces Appointments to Council to Help Advise Agency on Balanced Management of Nation's Public Lands
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced new appointments or reappointments of members to the 15-member citizen-based Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the Bureau of Land Man
BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council/Recreation Resource Advisory Council Meeting and Conference Call June 23, 2015
The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Resource Advisory Council (RAC)/Recreation Resource Advisory Council (RecRAC) will host a meeting and conference call Tuesday, June 23, 2015, from 8:30 a.m.
Reno wild horse and burro adoption center to temporarily close Saturday, June 20
The National Wild Horse and Burro Center at Palomino Valley (PVC) will be closed to the public on Saturday, June 20 in order for staff and volunteers to assist with the wild horse adoption opportun
Agencies Seek Public Comment on Proposed SNPLMA Round 15 Expenditures
Las Vegas – Beginning today, the public will have the opportunity to review and comment on the preliminary recommendations for the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) Round 15 expen
BLM Seeks Comment on Environmental Assessment for November 2015 Oil and Gas Lease Sale
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Green River District is seeking public comment on environmental assessments (EA) analyzing the BLM's proposal to offer 45 parcels covering 64,877 acres in t
BLM Issues the Rapid Ecoregional Assessment for the Madrean Archipelago
The Bureau of Land Management today released its Rapid Ecoregional Assessment, or REA, summarizing the conditions of the Madrean Archipelago ecoregion.
BLM seeks public comment on natural gas development proposal west of DeBeque
SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on an oil and gas development proposal west of DeBeque, Colo.
BLM Postpones September Oil and Gas Lease Sale until 2016
The Bureau of Land Management is postponing the oil and gas lease sale scheduled for September 15, 2015 for land on the Carson City and Winnemucca Districts until September 13, 2016.
BLM Proposes Major Changes to Soda Mountain Solar Project
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today issued the final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Soda Mountain Solar Project, with a preferred alternative that reduces the size of the propos