Press Releases

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Wyoming

BLM Casper extends Price Road closure

Utah

BLM to release Cedar Mountain horses back onto the range

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management Salt Lake Field Office announces plans to release 50 mares and 12 studs back onto the Cedar Mountain Herd Management Area in Tooele C

Monticello FO

The BLM and USDA Forest Service to host winter meeting of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee

Dec. 2, 2021 Update: This meeting will be held entirely online.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to burn slash piles in south Steptoe Valley

ELY, Nev. – Weather permitting, the Bureau of Land Management Ely District this Tuesday through Friday, November 8-11, will burn slash piles of pinyon pine and junip

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM prescribed burning planned at Senator Wash North Shore

YUMA, Ariz.

National Office

BLM proposes rule to bolster broadband infrastructure and enhance power grid security on public lands

In support of ensuring access to reliable high-speed internet service for every American and enhancing the reliability, security, and resiliency of the electric power grid, the BLM is proposing to update its regulations.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Downhill optimized trail opens at JBR

LANDER, Wyo. – Cyclists celebrated the official opening of a downhill optimized trail last weekend at the Johnny Behind the Rocks (JBR) Trail System southeast of Lander.

California, Northern California DO

The BLM seeks public input on Butte County fuels reduction projects

California, Northern California DO, Redding FO

The BLM Trinity River campgrounds to close for winter

Nevada

Christmas Tree Permits Available in Battle Mountain and Tonopah

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nevada-- The Battle Mountain District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is currently selling Christmas Tree Permits for personal use at two different locations, Battle Mo

Arizona, Gila DO

Free firewood permits available at Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

The Bureau of Land Management Tucson Field Office is offering free firewood permits for collecting downed wood at the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area from November 7, 2022-March 31, 2023.
Wyoming

BLM lifts fire restrictions for Goshen County

Wyoming

Pinedale Anticline Project Office Board of Directors to hold in-person meeting December 13, 2022

PINEDALE, Wyo. — The Pinedale Anticline Project Office (PAPO) Board of Directors will meet in-person on December 13, 2022.

Wyoming

Pinedale Anticline Project Office sets deadline for 2023 project applications

PINEDALE, Wyo. — The Pinedale Anticline Project Office (PAPO) is soliciting project applications for potential 2023 funding.

Utah

BLM seeks comment on proposed Canyonlands Wild Burro Gather Plan

RICHFIELD, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Richfield Field Office seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on an environmental assessment to help protect rangeland co

Elko DO

Christmas tree permits available in the Elko District

ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Elko District will have Christmas tree cutting permits available for purchase from Nov. 1 until Dec. 24.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely District selling Christmas tree-cutting permits

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District is making Christmas tree-cutting permits available to the public.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, San Luis Valley FO

BLM planning prescribed burn

MONTE VISTA, Colo.

Utah

BLM to begin Christmas tree-cutting permit sales next week

SALT LAKE CITY —The Bureau of Land Management will begin offering non-commercial tree permits to cut trees for the holidays, including pinyon pine and juniper trees, starting next

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM and NPS plan to conduct prescribed burning in northern Arizona

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Wyoming

Trails Center moves to winter hours November 1