Press Releases

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National Office

BLM Announces Contracting Opportunities for Hazardous Fuels Reduction in Oregon and Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced contracting opportunities in Oregon and Washington for hazardous fuels reduction projects to reduce wildfire risk, restore for

Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO, Malta FO

BLM issues final decision on bison grazing proposal

(MALTA, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management issued a final decision today for a bison grazing proposal involving seven allotments in Phillips County, Montana, held by American Prairie, which all

Utah, Paria River DO

BLM kicks off planning for management of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input to inform a new land use plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, which will ensure ongoing protect

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Vale Bureau of Land Management expanding fire restrictions across Vale District

VALE, Ore. – Despite a late, wet spring, the risk of wildfire is increasing rapidly across eastern Oregon as hot and dry conditions continue.

National Office, Colorado

The Bureau of Land Management Names Doug Vilsack as Colorado State Director

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today named Doug Vilsack, the current Assistant Director for Parks, Wildlife and Lands for Colorado’s Department of Natural Resources

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM to hold virtual information forum on Hopper solar proposal

SAFFORD, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Safford Field Office will host a virtual information forum to share information and receive public input on a right-of-way applicat

Wyoming

Trails Center hosts Native American History Weekend

CASPER, Wyo.

West Desert DO

Agencies reopen public lands in vicinity of Jacob City Fire

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management West Desert District, Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands and Tooele County have reopened public lands in the vicinity

Utah

BLM invites the public to an informational meeting regarding Playa Sand Project

VERNAL, Utah — Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office staff invite the public to attend an informational meeting and provide comments on a proposal for a sand quarry on BLM-

Idaho, Boise DO, Four Rivers FO

BLM acquires Boise Foothills land to help maintain open space and protect wildlife habitat

Boise, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management has acquired 275 acres of land in the Boise Foothills to increase access to open space and protect important wildlife habitat.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Hugo, Okla.

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Hugo, Okla., Aug. 26-27, at the Hugo Rodeo Arena.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

Land segregation announced for Esmeralda Solar Projects

TONOPAH, NV – The Bureau of Land Management Tonopah Field Office announced a two-year segregation of 118,630.9 acres addressed in seven proposed solar projects in Esmeralda County,

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

BLM Plans Medusahead Treatments in Oregon's Burns District

HINES, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Be Fire Aware: Extreme Fire Danger on Public Lands in Lakeview District

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

New Mexico, Farmington DO, Taos FO

BLM New Mexico announces Monument Manager for the Río Grande del Norte National Monument

TAOS, N.M.

Wyoming, Worland FO, Cody FO, Lander FO

BLM Wind River/Bighorn Basin District issues fire restrictions

WORLAND, Wyo.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

BLM E-Mile Recreation Site Public Open House

Roseburg, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is considering options to convert the E-Mile Day Use Site, to an overnight campground with upgraded amenities.

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management Accepting Comments on Gibellini Project

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Mount Lewis Field Office is inviting public review and comment on the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Gibellini Mine Project locat

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Lawrence, Kan.

 

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM seeks nominations to the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council

PRINEVILLE, Ore.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM Spotlights Sabrina Flores as new Albuquerque District Manager

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management spotlights the selection of Sabrina Flores as Albuquerque District Manager.

Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management Announces 20-year Extension for Withdrawal of Lands for Holden Mine Reclamation Site

Chelan, Washington - The Bureau of Land Management announced today a