Press Releases

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New Mexico, Pecos DO, Las Cruces DO

Bureau of Land Management announces upcoming meeting of Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will host a meeting on March 29, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO

BLM seeks public input on consideration of e-bikes within Campbell Tract

ANCHORAGE, Alaska— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is preparing an environmental assessment for Campbell Tract, a 730-acre Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) i

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

Public invited to join celebration of the San Juan Islands National Monument 10th anniversary

Friday Harbor, WA – March 25 marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the San Juan Islands National Monument.

Eastern States

Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on proposed oil and gas lease sales in Michigan and Louisiana

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Consistent with the direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management Eastern States Office today released two environmental assessments a

Alaska

BLM asks for public comment on continued land withdrawal for Army’s Fort Wainwright Training Areas

A notice in the Federal Register today announced the filing of an application with the Bureau of Land Management for extension of a withdrawal of Fort Wainwright training areas for another 25 years or more and opens a 90-day public comment period.
National Office

President’s Proposed $1.7 Billion Budget for BLM Provides Investments toward Achieving Climate and Economic Goals While Working with Communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris administration today submitted to Congress the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2024.

California, Northern California DO

Vehicle access to campgrounds in the Clear Creek Management Area has reopened

California, Northern California DO

Motorcycle races coming for Fort Sage area; some trail access will be limited

Southwest DO, Gunnison FO

BLM Gunnison Field Office will close doors to public during move to new office

GUNNISON, Colo. – The BLM Gunnison Field Office will close its West Spencer Avenue offices permanently on Thursday, March 9 and reopen to the public at their new location at 2500 E

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM authorizes renewable energy transmission line in Doña Ana County

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Bureau of Land Management Asking for Input on Potential Acquisition

Prineville, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a proposal to acquire about 4,000 acres of private land along the John Day River.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

BLM temporarily closes Discovery Hill Bluffs Road near Salmon

SALMON, Idaho - Effective Mar.

Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management asks for feedback on aquatic restoration proposal

Portland, Ore.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Temporary Closure of Certain Public Lands near Jean for the 2023 Mint 400

LAS VEGAS –The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration from March 10 through March 11, 20

California, Northern California DO

BLM to offer wild horses, burros for adoption in Ferndale

National Office

New tool models the future for wild horses on public lands