Press Releases
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Firewood Permits Available at the Winnemucca District Office
With colder weather approaching, people may start thinking about gathering firewood. Firewood permits are required to gather firewood from public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the Winnemucca District
BLM announces availability of final vegetation management plan
The Bureau of Land Management announced its approval of a vegetation management plan that covers integrated vegetation management activities targeting landscape restoration for the majority of the Safford Field Office.
BLM Ely District selling Christmas tree-cutting permits
The Bureau of Land Management Ely District is making Christmas tree-cutting permits available to the public. Permits cost $5 each with a limit of 10 per purchaser.
BLM's Wheatland Corral improves rating in latest Animal Welfare Program review
The BLM Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) team recently released its latest evaluation of the BLM High Plains District’s Wheatland Off-Range Corral, giving the facility an impressive 97% compliance rating.
BLM finishes environmental analysis for proposed Rough Hat Clark Solar Project
Bureau of Land Management released a Final Environmental Impact Statement to amend the 1998 Las Vegas Resource Management Plan for the Rough Hat Clark Solar Project proposed on approximately 2,469 acres of public lands.
BLM to begin fuels reduction project in King Range
The Bureau of Land Management will begin a fuels reduction project to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health beginning Oct. 29 and continuing through February on public lands in the King Range National Conservation in southern Humboldt County.
BLM seeks input for Pancake Complex wild horse herd management plan
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input to inform the development of a Pancake Complex Herd Management Area Plan for wild horses.
BLM seeks initial input for three proposed solar projects in southern Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the Larrea, Mosey, and Rock Valley solar projects being proposed for public lands in Clark and Nye counties, and will host two virtual information forums.
BLM opens new Fox Run Trail in Anchorage’s Campbell Tract Special Recreation Management Area
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opened a new multi-use trail this month on the Campbell Tract Special Recreation Management Area in Anchorage, Alaska.
BLM Southwest Resource Advisory Council to meet November 14
The Southwest Resource Advisory Council will meet on November 14 at the Tres Rios Field Office in Dolores, CO.
BLM seeks public comment for March 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Nevada
Today a 30-day public comment period opens on 12 oil and gas parcels totaling 23,202 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in Nevada. The comment period ends Nov. 28, 2024.
Interior Department Announces $375 Million for Recreation and Restoration Projects in Nevada and California
BLM will commit over $375 million to fund 36 projects to enhance recreation, conserve wildlife habitat, reduce hazardous fuels, and prevent wildfires across Nevada and the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
BLM, BIA, Reclamation, USFWS, and NDF Western Nevada Fire Restrictions expire on Thursday, October 31
The BLM, BIA, USF&WS, BOR, and NDF announce the expiration of fire restrictions that have been in place since June 20, 2024. Restrictions will expire at 12:01 a.m., on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.
Missoula BLM Launches Online Permits for Firewood and Christmas Trees
Getting a permit to gather firewood or harvest a Christmas tree in the Missoula area just got easier, thanks to the Bureau of Land Management’s online permit system.
Wild horses gathered from burned Idaho rangelands available for public viewing
The wild horses gathered from burned Idaho rangelands in the Sands Basin and Four Mile Herd Management Areas (HMA) will be available for public viewing at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise Wild Horse Off-Range Corral on Pleasant Valley Road on Nov. 2, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
BLM Announces Temporary Closure of Certain Public Lands at Red Rock Canyon NCA for the 2024 Las Vegas Marathon
The Red Rock/Sloan Field Office announces the temporary closure of the Scenic Drive on November 3, 2024, from 5 to 8 a.m. (PDT) to minimize the risk of potential collisions during the 2024 Las Vegas Marathon.
Pinedale Anticline Project Office Board to hold virtual meeting on Nov. 7, 2024
The Pinedale Anticline Project Office Board of Directors will hold a virtual meeting on Zoom on Nov. 7, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. The Board will review and make decisions regarding the budget and projects.
BLM schedules maintenance work on mountain bike obstacle park
A mountain bike skills park in the Bureau of Land Management King Range National Conservation Area (NCA) will be undergoing important maintenance from Monday, Oct. 28 through Nov. 1. The BLM is asking riders to avoid the Tolkan Terrain Park while work is underway to enhance the riding experience for enthusiasts.
BLM seeks public input on recreation permit fees in Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a proposal to adjust recreation permit fees at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA) to continue to provide essential services, increase customer service, and enhance recreation opportunities and experiences for public land visitors.
Recreation permit fees are an important revenue source for Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area’s continued operation, management and maintenance.
Annual Fire Prevention and Emergency Closure Order on Public Lands Rescinded
The Bureau of Land Management has removed all fire restrictions and emergency closures on lands administered by the BLM, Roseburg District.
La BLM solicita comentarios públicos sobre la subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en Nuevo México
La BLM en Nuevo México abrió hoy un período de comentarios públicos de 30 días para que el público opine sobre las tres parcelas de petróleo y gas con un área total de 1,261.44 acres.
BLM seeks public comment for May 2025 oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico
The BLM New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on three oil and gas parcels totaling 1,261 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in New Mexico.
BLM High Desert District plans to conduct prescribed burns
There is the potential for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) High Desert District (HDD) to conduct prescribed burns on multiple lands managed by the Pinedale Field Office and associated partners this fall and winter.
The Travertine Hot Springs will be temporarily closed
The Bureau of Land Management will be temporarily closing the Travertine Hot Springs in Mono County from 4 p.m., Wed., Oct. 30, to 4 p.m., Wed., Nov. 6, for use by a local Tribe. The public lands described in this order will be closed to all forms of public access, including but not limited to, vehicular, pedestrian, and camping activities.
Major lithium mine approved in Nevada in latest effort to support a domestic supply of critical minerals
DOI and BLM leaders announce the approval of the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron mining project.