Press Releases

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Alaska

20-year Extension Proposed for Sitka Magnetic Observatory Site Withdrawal

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to extend the withdrawal and reservation of land at the Sitka Magnetic Observatory in Sitka, Alaska, for an additional 20-year term for magnetic and seismological observation by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Arizona, Gila DO

Prescribed fire planned for Sierrita Mountains

Tucson, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Tucson Field Office and Gila District Fire Management Office, in cooperation with the Altar Valley Conservation Alliance and the Ar

Arizona

BLM seeks public input on Army request to expand Yuma Proving Ground

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input on an application from the U.S.

North Central DO

Public comment period open for Zortman-Landusky Withdrawal Environmental Assessment

(MALTA, Mont.) – An Environmental Assessment analyzing a proposed continued withdrawal of lands at the Zortman-Landusky Mining Reclamation Area in Phillips County, Montana, has bee

Utah

BLM approves Waddy’s Parking Corral at Sand Mountain Recreation Area to improve public safety

ST. GEORGE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) St.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Hult Dam enters summer operations

Horton, Ore. — Bureau of Land Management engineers visited Hult Dam April 4 to conduct a regular safety inspection and shift from winter to summer operations.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

BLM Roswell temporarily closes building for renovations, staff to work remotely

ROSWELL, N.M. – Beginning this week and lasting through the end of summer, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roswell Field Office will be closed, as the office will undergo renovation

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Conroe, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Conroe, Texas, April 29-30, at the Lone Star Convention and Expo Center.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM plans prescribed fire near Apache Junction

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management’s Phoenix District is planning a prescribed fire to burn cut and piled brush from about 80 acres of land northeast of Apache Junction, which

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

North Oak Creek Parking Area in Red Rock Canyon to Temporarily Close During Expansion Project

LAS VEGAS – The parking area for the North Oak Creek trailhead will be temporarily closed from April 15 to 22, 2022, during a parking area expansion project.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM Solicits Competitive Bids for Las Vegas Area Solar Energy Project

LAS VEGAS – As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal to permit 25 gigawatts of renewable energy on public lands by 2025 and achieve a carbon pollution-free power sector by

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

Public Lands Foundation, BLM honor Wesley Hipke with Land Stewardship Award

The Public Lands Foundation presented a Landscape Stewardship Certificate of Appreciation award to Wesley Hipke, manager of the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA) recharge program for the Idaho Water Resource Board, during the Board’s regular work session meeting today.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks public comment to lease and subsequently convey land to Clark County for a fire station

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office today announced it is seeking public comment on Clark County’s proposal to lease and sub

Colorado

BLM announces Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council Meeting

CANON CITY, Colo.

High Plains DO

Trails Center announces April weekend programs

CASPER, Wyo.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM Arizona Strip Field Office announces reopening of the Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area Campground

ST. GEORGE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Arizona Strip Field Office announces the 

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, Billings FO

BLM seeks comments on RMP amendment for Pryor horse herd management

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking comments on a proposed amendment to the Billings Field Office Resource Management Plan with respect to managing genetic diversity in the

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

BLM’s Pink House Recreation Site to offer scan and pay option for camp fees

OROFINO, Idaho – Paying for your favorite campsite at the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) popular Pink House campground on the Clearwater River will soon be as simple as scannin

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Bureau of Land Management Announces Recreation Fee Changes in Northwest Oregon

SALEM, Ore. – Visitors to Bureau of Land Management recreation sites in northwest Oregon will see new and increased fees this season.

North Central DO

BLM finalizes bison grazing proposal EA, FONSI, and issues proposed grazing decision

(MALTA, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a proposed decision on a bison grazing proposal involving seven allotments in Phillips County, Montana, held by Amer

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Butte FO

Butte BLM seeks input on motorized access in north Lewis & Clark County

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office is in the beginning stages of analyzing motorized access for BLM-managed public lands in north Lewis & Clark C