Press Releases

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Utah

BLM announces geothermal lease sale in Southwestern Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — As part of efforts to meet the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035, as well as Congress’ direction in the Energy Act

National Office

Secretary Haaland Announces New Steps to Accelerate Solar Energy Development on Public Lands in the West

Buckeye, Ariz. — During a visit to the Sonoran Solar Energy Project today – a project on public lands expected to power 91,000 homes – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haala

White River FO

BLM prescribed burning planned southwest of Meeker

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM Worland seeks eagle survey volunteers

WORLAND, Wyo.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Temporary closure of certain public land for the 2022 SNORE Laughlin Rage at the River OHV Race

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration from December 10 through December 11, 2022.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely District accepting seasonal firefighter applications

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District is accepting applications for temporary seasonal firefighters. The application period opens Dec.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM extends public scoping period for the Copper Rays Solar Project Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan Amendment

Las Vegas –Bureau of Land Management has extended the public scoping period for the Copper Rays Solar Project Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan Amendment

Nevada

The public is Invited to the 123rd Christmas Bird Count!

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. -- The Humboldt River Field Office invites birders of all experience levels to join us in counting birds around Winnemucca on Sunday, December 18, 2022.

California, Central California DO

Sherri Lisius named manager of BLM Bishop Field Office

California, Northern California DO

BLM plans prescribed burning projects in Swasey Recreation Area

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Butte FO

3,600 acres in the Big Hole River area conserved for public access

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Invites Public Input on Proposed Redmond Project

Prineville, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is offering people the opportunity to provide input on the City of Redmond’s request to lease BLM public lands.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM prescribed burning planned at Mittry Lake Wildlife Area and near Walter’s Camp

YUMA, Ariz. – Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District are planning to conduct prescribed burning at Mittry Lake Wildlife Area, about 12 miles nor

California, Central California DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed rule for Cotoni-Coast Dairies

National Office

Interior Department Takes Action to Reduce Methane Releases on Public and Tribal Lands

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a 

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM issues decision on Antler Operations Inc. exploration project

KINGMAN, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kingman Field Office issued a decision approving the Exploration Plan of Operations for the Antler Operations Exploration Proje

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Klamath Falls Field Office Announces Online-Only Sale of Christmas Tree Permits for 2022

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — ‘Tis the season! Looking for an outdoor experience to celebrate the holidays? How about cutting down your own Christmas tree?

Nevada

Humboldt River Field Office has initiated a 30-day public comment period on Valmy Development

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.— A 30-day public comment period is open for a Draft Environmental Assessment for the Plan of Operations