Press Releases

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Utah

BLM Enhances Watershed Restoration Initiative Agreement with Utah Partners

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management is growing its partnership with the Utah Department of Natural Resources for the Watershed Restor

Colorado

BLM planning annual prescribed burns: Fire crews prepare two sites northwest of Cañon City

CAÑON CITY, Colo. — The Bureau of Land Management is preparing two prescribed burns, scheduled to take place between October, 2022 and April, 2023.

Alaska

International Archaeology Day celebration at Campbell Creek Science Center

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) is joining with the National Park Service, Alaska Consortium of Zooarchaeologists, and other partners to celebrate International Archaeology Day. 
Alaska

BLM extends summer off-highway vehicle limitations for the White Mountains National Recreation Area and Steese National Conservation Area

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Due to the lack of adequate snow cover in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and Steese National Conservation Area, the summer off-highway vehicle (OH

Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Worland FO, Cody FO, Lander FO

BLM to burn slash piles

WORLAND, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Wind River/Bighorn Basin District tentatively plans to burn slash piles within the Cody, Lander and Worland field office areas this fall and winter.

California, Northern California DO

BLM plans prescribed burns in NE California, NW Nevada, to prevent wildfire risk

Alaska

BLM to burn debris along the Dalton Highway for forest health and wildfire management

In mid- to late October, the BLM will burn woody debris piles near the Dalton Highway at Mileposts 62 and 180 to reduce the risk of wildfire.
Oregon-Washington

Jump into a Fire Career with the Bureau of Land Management

Looking to try a new, exciting career in wildland fire? Whether you want to work outside or in the office, the Bureau of Land Management has various seasonal entry-level fire jobs for you to consider.
West Desert DO

BLM West Desert District rescinds seasonal fire restrictions

SALT LAKE CITY —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District rescinded fire prevention order UTW002-2022-01 today on BLM-managed lands within Box Elder, Cache, Juab, Mi

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

BLM Lifts Fire Restrictions in Eastern Washington

Spokane, WA – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District has lifted the fire restrictions on public lands administered by the BLM and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) in e

Central California DO

BLM to host South Cow Mountain Off-highway Vehicle Safety Event

Nevada

Battle Mountain District Public Lands Fire Restrictions Rescinded

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – Fire restrictions in the Battle Mountain District on public lands are rescinded as of 12:01 a.m. Oct. 12, 2022. 

Nevada

BLM offers public tour of Indian Lakes Off-Range Corrals located in Fallon, Nevada on November 4, 2022

The Bureau of Land Management will host a free public tour of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral in Fallon, Nevada, on Friday, November 4.

Nevada, Sierra Front FO

BLM seeks public input on Minister Road right-of-way

Carson City, Nev – The Sierra Front Field Office is seeking public input that will be used to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) to analyze the direct, indirect, an

Northeastern States DO

BLM to host Wild Horse and Burro event in Carthage, Missouri

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Elko DO

BLM Elko District announces rescission of fire restrictions

BLM Elko District announces rescission of fire restrictions

Alaska

Campbell Creek Science Center introduces new registration process for fee-based public programs

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) is introducing a new registration process for fee-based public progra

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM issues decision on proposed transmission line upgrade

Kingman, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management Kingman Field Office has authorized the UniSource Antares to Meadview 69 kV Upgrade Project.

Nevada

October 2022 BLM Nevada and Northern Nevada Correctional Center saddle-started wild horse adoption a success

The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries conducted a saddle-started wild horse adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center on O

California, California Desert DO, Northern California DO

BLM, NPS and USFWS to host wildland fire hiring events

Wyoming

Wire burning on BLM land leads to felony charges and hefty restitution

The combined efforts of BLM Wyoming, North Wind Construction Services, and the Hot Springs County Sherriff’s Office led to the conviction of two individuals charged with felony depredation of feder