Press Releases

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Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO

BLM seeks public input on camping and travel management in Chaffee County

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM continues efforts to protect Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River Rim and viewshed

TAOS, N.M. –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Office announced in June 2021 that it was increasing the protection of the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River conserva

Southern Nevada DO

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

LAS VEGAS – On or around December 18, 2021, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southern Nevada District, Pahrump Field Office, will begin a wild horse an

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM Cody’s Gretchen Hurley receives stewardship excellence award

CODY, Wyoming — Bureau of Land Management Geologist Gretchen Hurley has received a national BLM Director Award for her efforts to reclaim the abandoned uranium mines on Little Mountain in Wyoming’s

California

BLM law enforcement protects public land resources

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management now accepting applications for 2022 wildland firefighting positions

RENO, Nev. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking people to join one of the largest firefighting programs in the United States.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely District tree-thinning part of large-scale watershed restoration

ELY, Nev.

Wyoming

BLM seeks comment on wild horse fertility control in Stewart Creek Herd Management Area

RAWLINS, Wyo.The Bureau of Land Management is seeking comments on a draft environmental assessment to analyze the impacts of applying fertility contro

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Butte FO

Butte BLM plans to burn slash piles

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office will burn slash piles during the upcoming months in Beaverhead, Lewis and Clark, and Jefferson counties, near Wise River, Clancy,

Eastern States

BLM and USFS to host virtual public meetings on proposed withdrawal in Cook, Lake and Saint Louis Counties, Minnesota

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and United States Forest Service (USFS) are inviting the public to participate in a series of online meetings regarding the

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Temporary closure and restrictions of public lands announced for Parker Races

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restriction of selected public lands for the 2022 Best in the D

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

The Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Advisory Council to Hold Meetings in January and April

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Idaho Falls DO, Challis FO

Challis Field Office enacting wintertime motor vehicle closures

CHALLIS, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office is implementing several seasonal motor vehicle closures, which will be in effect from Dec.

Idaho

BLM begins construction of day-use recreation site on the Spokane River

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – After several years of pla

Nevada

Black Rock Field Office soliciting public comment on the Gerlach Geothermal Project

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. — The Black Rock Field Office (BRFO) is soliciting public comment on an Operations Plan proposed by Ormat Nevada

Northwest DO

BLM winter travel restrictions begin Dec. 15 in Grand and Jackson counties

KREMMLING, Colo.  – The Bureau of La

Idaho

BLM Idaho invites public to give the gift of experiencing Idaho’s treasured public lands this holiday season

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management invites Idaho residents and visitors to celebrate the wonders of their public lands this holiday season by participating in BLM Idaho’s Super 75 Challen

Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

Stinking Springs, Egin area temporarily closed over winter to protect wildlife

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – In collaboration with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), the Bureau of Land Management Upper Snake Field Office will temporarily close th

Wyoming

Trails Center announces winter History Club lineup

CASPER, Wyo.

Wyoming

BLM to close Muddy Mountain Road Thursday

CASPER, Wyo.