Press Releases

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Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

New interpretive signs highlight petroglyphs and cultural history

This past November, BLM Idaho Falls District staff from the Pocatello Field Office (PFO) installed two new interpretive signs at Indian Rocks near the petroglyph boulder

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM seeks input on North Lander Complex wild horse management

LANDER, Wyo.

Utah

BLM Canyon Country District announces Customer Service Week on Feb. 1, 2, and 3

MOAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Canyon Country District will host virtual Customer Service Week from Feb.1, 2, and 3 at 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. MST.

Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management announces public comment period on Harris Springs Recreation Area Management Plan

LAS VEGAS — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southern Nevada District announces a public comment period for the draft Recreation Area Management Plan and Environmental Assessmen

National Office

Interior Department Announces Historic Launch of the Foundation for America’s Public Lands

WASHINGTON – Taking historic action that will benefit the nation’s public lands for generations to come, the Foundation for America’s Public Lands launched today at a virtual event featuring r

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeking comments on use of off-highway vehicle grant funds

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public input on 2022 off-highway vehicle grant proposals

Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM to conduct prescribed fire projects in the Bighorn Basin

WORLAND, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Wind River/Bighorn Basin District tentatively plans to conduct three prescribed fire projects within the Cody and Worland field office

Nevada

Black Rock Field Office announces the annual temporary closure of the High Rock Canyon Road

WINNEMUCCA, NV – The Black Rock Field Office, Winnemucca District, Bureau of Land Management, will be seasonally closing a portion of the High Rock Canyon Road to vehicle use beginning Monday,

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

BLM seeks nominations to its Resource Advisory Council

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Western Montana District seeks public nominations for positions on its Resource Advisory Council.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana-Dakotas Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for positions on two Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) in Montana and the Dakotas.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

Egin Lakes Campground begins using online reservations

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The BLM’s Egin Lakes Campground will move to the Recreation.gov reservation system for the 2022

California, Northern California DO

Crews plan pile burning near Magalia, Jan. 18-20

REDDING, Calif.

Northeastern States DO

Stephanie Carman named as new BLM Northeastern States District Manager

MILWAUKEE – Stephanie Carman has been selected as the new district manager for BLM Eastern States’ Northeastern States District. Ms. Carman reported to duty on Dec. 20.

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM seeks seasonal call-when-needed firefighters

SAFFORD, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Gila District is currently recruiting applicants for seasonal call-when-needed wildland firefighters for the 2022 fire season.

Alaska

BLM seeks input on proposed Campbell Creek Science Center fees

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on its proposal to impose new fees and adjust existing fees associated with use of Campbell Creek Science Center (Center) amenities and services by February 9, 2022. The Center has not increased its fees since 2008.
Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO

BLM plans prescribed burn to benefit wildlife at Blanca Wetlands

MONTE VISTA, COLO - The Bur

Utah

San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council to meet virtually

PRICE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management will hold a virtual meeting of the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council on Feb. 16, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

California, California Desert DO

BLM approves Oberon Solar Project

California, Northern California DO

Volunteers needed for King Range improvement project

California, Central California DO

The BLM seeks public input on improvements to South Cow Mountain off-highway vehicle area

Nevada

Humboldt River Field Office is temporarily closing Water Canyon Campground Road

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. — The Humboldt River Field Office is temporarily closing Water Canyon Campground Road due to treacherous driving conditions.

Utah

BLM West Desert District and Salt Lake Field Office to move to new office building

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District and Salt Lake Field Office are pleased to announce relocation to a new office building located at