Press Releases

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Alaska

BLM provides update in review of 2020 Integrated Activity Plan for the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will confirm in a status report to be filed today with the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska that it has selected Alternative A (the “No Action” alternative) from the 2020 Integrated Activity Plan Environmental Impact Statement (IAP/EIS) as its “preferred alternative” for further consideration.
Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM to conduct Desatoya Herd Management Area wild horse gather

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Challis FO

BLM offers reward for information on horse shooting

CHALLIS, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office and BLM Law Enforcement are offering a $2000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of

Nevada

BLM to host virtual public meetings for Greenlink North project January 26-27 

RENO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada State Office (NVSO) invites the public to two virtual workshops on the proposed Greenlink North Project to be held via Zoom

Nevada

The Black Rock Field Office to release Fox and Lake Herd Management Area Wild Horses treated with Fertility Control

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Black Rock Field Office concluded the Fox and Lake Herd Management Area wild horse gather near Gerlach, Nev. on December 17, 2021. 

Alaska

Bureau of Land Management Alaska Resource Advisory Council to Hold Virtual Meetings

The Bureau of Land Management will hold virtual Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC) meetings on February 8 and May 17, 2022. The public is welcome to attend.
California, Northern California DO

Spring Branch Road improvements require temporary closure

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

BLM seeks public input regarding grant application

SALMON, Idaho—The BLM Salmon Field Office is seeking public input for an application for Recreational Vehicle Fund grants from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreatio

California, Central California DO

BLM to reduce wildland fire risk for Case Mountain giant sequoias

California, California Desert DO

BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Dos Palmas Preserve to reduce wildfire risk

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Agencies seek public input on plan to manage Franklin and Wasson Wild and Scenic Rivers

Joint News Release
BLM Coos Bay District

New Mexico, Farmington FO

BLM Taos finalizes the Horsethief Mesa Travel Management Plan

TAOS, N.M.

Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management concludes the FY2022 Nevada Wild Horse Range Wild Horse and Burro Gather

LAS VEGAS – The Pahrump Field Office concluded the FY2022 Nevada Wild Horse Range Wild Horse and Burro Gather near Tonopah, Nev., on January 3, 2022.

Utah

BLM invites the public to comment on proposal for Pine Valley Water Supply Project

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites the public to review and comment on a draft environmental impact statement and proposal by the Central Iron County Wa

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM to hold virtual information forum on solar proposals

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management’s Phoenix District will host a virtual information forum on January 20 to share information and receive public input on applications for sol

Wyoming

Trails Center to host archiving workshop Saturday

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM to continue prescribed fire operations near San Pedro

TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Office will continue prescribed burn operations near San Pedro, N.M., throughout the month of January.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM to reinstate 14-day stay limit at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area

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National Office

BLM releases annual plan for wild horse and burro gathers and fertility control operations

The Bureau of Land Management plans to increase wild horse and burro gather and fertility control operations in Fiscal Year 2022 to reduce the risk of starvation, thirst, and habitat destruction as

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM, State reclaim abandoned mine near Cody

CODY, Wyoming — The Bureau of Land Management partnered with the State of Wyoming in 2021 to reclaim a hazardous mine near Cody, improving public safety and the health of public lands.

National Office

Bureau of Land Management Takes Next Steps to Protect Chaco Canyon

The Bureau of Land Management