Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington, Medford DO, Roseburg DO

Expect delays on Cow Creek Backcountry Byway

Glendale, Ore.

Nevada, Elko DO

Fire restrictions to begin June 30 on Elko District

ELKO, Nev. — Due to increasingly high temperatures, expected high winds and rapidly drying vegetation the Elko District will implement fire restrictions beginning June 30 to promot

Nevada, Carson City DO

Fire Restrictions in Western Nevada to Begin June 30

Due to drying vegetation, increasing daytime temperatures and several human-caused fires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Carson City District Office, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Western

New Mexico

Fireworks prohibited on BLM lands in New Mexico

Santa Fe, N.M.

National Office

Renewable energy generated on BLM-managed public land comes online to power resorts in Las Vegas

As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to increase responsible renewable energy production on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management today applauded th

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

Help prevent the spread of wildfires this holiday weekend

SPOKANE, Wash. – As Washingtonians make plans for many outdoor memories this holiday weekend, please remember to keep fire safety in mind.

New Mexico

BLM releases updates to hunting & recreation mobile mapping program

SANTA FE, N.M. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is pleased to announce updates to its popular hunting and recreation map system.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

The Bureau of Land Management announces closure of public lands for remediation in Phoenix District Office

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management Phoenix District Office announces the closure of 1,370.64 acres of public lands in the White Tank Mountain/Miller Road area in Maricopa Coun

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Vale Bureau of Land Management expanding fire restrictions effective July 1

VALE, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Vale District Office announced today additional fire restrictions will take effect Thursday, July 1.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Campfire Restrictions Increase to Stage 2 on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning June 29

Joint News Release
Bureau of Land Management, Medford District
U.S. Forest Service, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

Arizona Strip DO

Mile Marker 25, Interstate 15 Fire Update, June 26, 2021

Summary: At 5:30pm June 24, 2021, the Color Country Interagency Communication Center received a report of a wildland fire start.

Arizona Strip DO

Mile Marker 25, Interstate 15 Fire Evening Update, June 25, 2021

Summary: At 5:30pm June 24, 2021, the Color Country Interagency Communication Center received a report of a wildland fire start.

Buffalo FO

BLM Approves Land Sale in Johnson County

Arizona Strip DO

Mile Marker 25, Interstate 15 Fire Update, June 25, 2021

Summary: At 5:30pm June 24, 2021, the Color Country Interagency Communication Center received a report of a wildland fire start.

Nevada

BLM issues fire prevention order, urges public to help prevent human-caused wildfires

RENO, Nevada – BLM Nevada is asking for your help to prevent human-caused fires.

Northwest DO, Colorado, Kremmling FO, Little Snake FO, White River FO

Much of northwest Colorado implementing Stage 2 fire restrictions

CRAIG, Colo.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Soda Mountain Road Closure Starting July 6th

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Mountain of the Rogue Recreation Area Closed Until Further Notice

Medford, Oregon – As a result of the North River Fire, the Mountain of the Rogue Recreation Area will be closed until further notice.

National Office

The BLM and USFS seek nominations to fill vacancies on National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S.