Press Releases

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Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

BLM finalizes conservation easement to give permanent access to part of the Salmon River

IDAHO FA

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Low-tech restoration has high impact on wildlife and working lands

LANDER, Wyoming — A remote creek on public land in central Wyoming got some special attention this year as the Bureau of Land Management and partners began to employ low-tech, low-cost methods to r

Utah

Monument announces winter, holiday hours for visitor centers

KANAB, Utah

Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management to hold virtual public information forums for Rough Hat Clark County Solar Project

LAS VEGAS - The Bureau of Land Management, Las Vegas Field Office, will host two virtual information forums -

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Notice of public comment period: UNS Electric Inc. Walnut Creek Substation Environmental Assessment

KINGMAN, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Kingman Field Office has completed a preliminary Environmental Assessment (EA) and is seeking public comment on the proposed U

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO

BLM plans nine pile burns in Southeastern Colorado

Nevada, Elko DO

Christmas tree permits available in the Elko District

ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Elko District will have Christmas tree cutting permits available for purchase from Nov. 15 until Dec. 24.

Idaho Falls DO

Henrys Lake sees more shoreline restoration collaborative efforts

ISLAND PARK, Idaho – This has been a busy and productive year for a portion of Henrys Lake managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Challis FO

Wild horse bait/water trap gather in Challis Wild Horse Herd Management Area

CHALLIS, Idaho –The BLM Challis Field Office is conducting a wild horse gather operation in the Challis Wild Horse Herd Management Area (CHMA), just south of Challis.

Wyoming

Trails Center honors Pathfinder Dam builders Saturday

CASPER, Wyo.

Idaho

Christmas tree permits for BLM lands available online beginning Nov. 15

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Scouting for that perfect Christmas tree on Bureau of Land Management lands is always a fun-filled family adventure in northe

California, Northern California DO

Virtual public meeting planned to discuss King Range NCA projects

Elko DO, Tuscarora FO

The Bureau of Land Management concluded the Owyhee Complex wild horse gather

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – On November 9, 2021, the Humboldt River and Tuscarora Field Office (HRTFO) concluded a wild horse gather.

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management Names New Deputy State Director for Energy and Minerals for Nevada

RENO, Nev. – Justin Abernathy has been named the Deputy State Director for Energy and Minerals for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Nevada.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Bureau of Land Management Arizona Strip offers Christmas and holiday tree permits, announces new hours of operations

ST. GEORGE, Utah— Each year hundreds of people enjoy finding their Christmas and holiday trees on public lands.

California, Central California DO

Bureau of Land Management lifts most central California seasonal fire restrictions

Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management announces public comment period on Calico Basin Recreation Area Management Plan

LAS VEGAS — Recognizing the need to balance high-quality visitor experience with natural resource protection in one of the region’s most popular recreation areas, the Bureau of Lan

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM seeks public input on Johnson Hill Special Recreation Management Area in Socorro County

SOCORRO, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Socorro Field Office is seeking public input on the proposed development and implementation of a Travel and Transportation Management

Montana-Dakotas

BLM announces winter season prescribed fire plans

(LEWISTOWN, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) North Central Montana District plans to conduct up to five prescribed fire operations during the coming winter, district fire managemen