Press Releases

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Press Releases by region.
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California, California Desert DO

The BLM reminds the public to recreate responsibly in the Imperial Sand Dunes

Southern Nevada DO

BLM to offer cactus and yucca for sale on November 13 & 14

LAS VEGAS – On November 13 and 14, 2021, BLM will offer more than 1,400 cacti and yucca for sale that were salvaged from within the Las Vegas Valley wher

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Bureau of Land Management welcomes public comments on recreation and travel management planning for the Thirtymile Creek area

Condon, Ore. -- The Bureau of Land Management, Central Oregon Field Office, invites public comment through Nov.

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on proposal to designate Logandale Trails as a Special Recreation Management Area

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management is proposing to amend the 1998 Las Vegas Resource Management Plan to designate Logandale T

Nevada

Tips for using public lands in Northwestern Nevada during hunting season

BLM law enforcement rangers routinely patrol and monitor public lands and make contact with public land users to provide education or assistance. Here are some tips our Rangers recommend for those visiting public lands.
Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM High Desert District plans to burn slash piles this winter

The Bureau of Land Management High Desert District plans to conduct prescribed fires on land managed by the Rawlins Field Office and associated partners this fall and winter.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed phosphate mine

SODA SPRINGS, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a draft environmental impact statement that analyzes a plan submitted by Itafos Conda, LLC for the propo

Alaska

BLM Announces Winter Fortymile Federal Subsistence Caribou Hunt Dates and Harvest Limit

Caribou hunting on federal public lands in Units 20E, 25C, and 20F East of the Dalton Highway and South of the Yukon River opens October 27, 2021 to provide opportunities for federal subsistence users.
California, Northern California DO

BLM plans fall prescribed burning projects in North Coast region

Southern Nevada DO

Land segregation announced for Copper Rays Solar Project

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pahrump Field Office announces the two-year segregation of the application area for th

Utah

West Desert District welcomes new Fillmore Field Manager

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is pleased to announce the selection of Cindy Ledbetter as the new Field Manager for the Fillmore Field Office.

California, Central California DO

BLM planning prescribed fires near north Eagle Lake, Horse Lake in Lassen County

Southern Nevada DO

Land segregation announced for Rough Hat Nye County Solar Project

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Pahrump Field Office announces the two-year segregation of the application area for the Rough Hat Nye County Solar Pr

Southern Nevada DO

Land segregation announced for Rough Hat Clark County Solar Project

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office announces the two-year segregation of the application area for the Rough Hat Clark County Sola

Wyoming

BLM High Plains District lifts fire restrictions

California, Central California DO

Bureau of Land Management eases Eastern Sierra seasonal fire restrictions

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

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

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Kerrville, Texas, Nov. 5-6, at the Hill Country Youth Event Center.

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Butte FO

BLM rescinds closure order for Alder Creek Fire

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office has lifted its closures in the Big Hole River area, invoked due to the Alder Creek Fire.