Press Releases

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Nevada

Humboldt River Field Office has initiated a public comment period to convey land to Humboldt County

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.— The public is invited to comment on a Preliminary Environmental Assessment for a proposed land conveyance. The comment period will be 30 days long.

Wyoming

Volunteers needed for BLM Rock Springs NPLD event

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management to hold virtual public information forum for Townsite Solar 2 Project

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office (BLM) will host a virtual public information forum on September 1 to gather public input on the Townsite

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM and partners work to control cheatgrass across Fremont County

LANDER, Wyo. — With a commitment to manage for healthy rangelands and reduce wildfire risk, the Bureau of Land Management will partner with Fremont County Weed and Pest to aerially

California, Central California DO

Alabama Hills Artist-in-Residence showcase to be held Aug. 20

California, California Desert DO

The BLM and FHWA begin construction on Dumont Dunes Road

Elko DO

Purchase BLM Elko District fuelwood-cutting permits online

ELKO, Nev. –The Bureau of Land Management Elko District has fuelwood-cutting permits available online through the BLM Special Forest Products Online System.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management approves Piute-Eldorado Area of Critical Environmental Concern Management Plan and Environmental Assessment

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office has finalized the Piute-Eldorado Area of Critical Environmental Concern Management Plan

National Office, Alaska

Interior Department Announces Next Steps for Selection by Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veterans on Millions of Acres of Federal Lands

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced that it has completed the final step to begin processing applications received from eligible Alaska Native Vietnam-era veterans on approx

Utah, Canyon Country DO

BLM Canyon Country District Announces Key Leadership Changes

MOAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management announces leadership changes within the Canyon Country District in Southeast Utah; Nicollee Gaddis-Wyatt has been selected as the incomin

San Luis Valley FO

Multiple roads damaged in San Luis Valley

Nevada

The Black Rock Field Office to release Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area Wild Horses treated with Fertility Control

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Black Rock Field Office concluded the Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area wild horse gather near Gerlach, Nev. on July 9, 2022. 

National Office

BLM announces new opportunity for partnerships to support management of wild horses and burros

The Bureau of Land Management is announcing new grants available to public and private partners to help support the agency’s mission to manage and protect wild horses and burros.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Watch California Condors take their first flights in the wild during the 27th annual public condor release, in-person and live-streamed!

VERMILION CLIFFS, Ariz. - The Peregrine Fund and Bureau of Land Management at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument are hosting a celebration on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, S

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Limited Camping Opens at Loon Lake Recreation Site

North Bend, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce that a part of the Loon Lake Recreation Site is now open for weekend camping.

Nevada, Carson City DO

The Bureau of Land Management names new Carson City District Manager

Carson City, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management has announced the selection for district manager of the Carson City District.

Utah, Green River DO

Public invited to San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council public meeting

PRICE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) welcomes the public to attend an in-person or virtual meeting of the San Rafael Swell Recreation Advisory Council (Council), on Au

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming holds successful wild horse and burro adoption at Lion’s Park

Fifteen wild horses and two burros were adopted on Saturday during the Bureau of Land Management’s and Mantle Adoption and Training Facility’s adoption event.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

Wildfire suppression efforts on public lands prompt temporary closure of BLM’s Morgan Bar Campground

SALMON, Idaho – Beginning Aug. 8, the Bureau of Land Management’s Morgan Bar Campground will be temporarily closed to use by the public due to wildfire suppression activities.

National Office

Interior Department Announces Full Operation of Palen Solar Project in California

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced that the Palen Solar Project, a 457-megawatt photovoltaic facility in Riverside County, California, has reached full power operation