Press Releases

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California, California Desert DO

The BLM seeks applicants for Desert Advisory Council subgroup

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Fire Season Begins June 24, 2022

Joint News Release
Douglas Forest Protective Association
Bureau of Land Management, Roseburg District
U.S. Forest Service, Umpqua National Forest

Alaska

BLM announces a 20-year Extension of Withdrawal to Protect Air Force’s King Salmon Environmental Remediation Project

The Secretary of the Interior issued a public land order (PLO) today that extends the withdrawal supporting the Department of the Air Force King Salmon Environmental Remediation Project for an additional 20-year period.
Twin Falls DO

BLM Idaho Resource Advisory Council’s Lava Ridge Subcommittee to meet

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Resource Advisory Council’s Proposed Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project Subcommittee will host a meeting to discuss a variety of topics pertaini

Salt Lake FO

BLM seeks public comment on multisport recreation project in Wasatch County

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks public comment on the Mayflower All-Season Trails and Lift Environmental Assessment to connect four isolated BLM parcels

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks public comment on Red Rock Canyon Fee Station Infrastructure Improvements draft Environmental Assessment

LAS VEGAS — The Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District announces the availability of a draft environmental assessment to address potential environmental consequences as

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Public input requested for proposed fees at Red Rock Canyon

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management requests public input on proposed adjustment to amenity and other fees at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Dillon FO

Ruby Creek Campground re-opens after flood

Wyoming

BLM-Wyoming Adjusts Lease Sale Date

Today, the BLM Wyoming announced that the oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 22-23, 2020 is now scheduled for June 29-30, 2022.

Colorado

BLM Colorado Adjusts Lease Sale Date

New Mexico

BLM-New Mexico Adjusts Lease Sale Date

SANTA FE, N.M. — Today, the BLM-New Mexico announced that the oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 23, 2022, is now scheduled for June 30, 2022.

Green River DO, Price FO, Vernal FO

Bureau of Land Management conveys Emery County parcels to improve recreational access and public safety

PRICE, Utah — In a signing ceremony attended by Utah state representatives, congressional staffers and Emery County elected officials, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Trac

Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM Worland provides safe location for fireworks

WORLAND, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office will again make a temporary, local exception to the fireworks ban on public lands for the Independence Day Holiday.

California, Northern California DO

Volunteers welcome to participate in Trinity River clean up

California, California Desert DO

Michelle “Shelly” Lynch named new BLM California Desert District Manager