Press Releases

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Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Northwest DO

BLM Colorado names new district managers after district boundaries realignment

LAKEWOOD, Colo.

California, Northern California DO

Bureau of Land Management names Dereck Wilson manager of Northern California District

California, Central California DO

BLM Bishop Field Office eases seasonal fire restrictions

Alaska, Arctic DO

Trump Administration Conducts First ANWR Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Lease Sale

ANCHORAGE—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today received bids covering 552,802 acres at the first oil and gas lease sale for the Coastal Plain of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildl

Arizona, Colorado River DO

The Bureau of Land Management seeks input on proposed Lake Havasu shoreline trail

Lake Havasu City, Ariz.

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management Names New Deputy State Director for Resources, Lands and Planning

RENO, Nev. – Alan Shepherd has been named the Deputy State Director for Resources, Lands and Planning for the Bureau of Land Management in Nevada.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM prescribed burning planned in the Hualapai Mountains

KINGMAN, Ariz.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

BLM’s Mineral Ridge boat launch to temporarily close for renovation work

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Mineral Ridge boat launch and associated facilities will temporarily close in January for upgrades to improve boa

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Seeks Volunteer Host for Gerber Recreation Area

Klamath Falls, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Lakeview BLM to conduct aerial seeding

Lakeview, Ore.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM North Dakota coal lease sale Jan. 15

BILLINGS, Mont.

Alaska, Arctic DO

Trump Administration Updates Plan for Responsible Energy Development in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – In support of the Trump Administration’s agenda for a stronger and more energy independent nation, the Bureau of Land Management has finalized a new Integr

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

Bureau of Land Management Concludes the 2020 Fish Creek Wild Horse Gather

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.

California, California Desert DO

BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Dos Palmas Preserve in Riverside County

National Office

Bureau of Land Management Provides Relief for Right-Of-Way Holders due to Extraordinary Circumstances

Pursuant to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) right-of-way regulations (43 CFR Parts 2800 and 2880), rents and fees for authorizations on public land are due each year on January 1, with a 15-day

California, California Desert DO

BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Lake Mathews Reserve

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to conduct Eagle Complex wild horse gather

ELY, Nev.

California, California Desert DO

BLM reduces fire and shooting restrictions in the California Desert District

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Jarbidge FO

BLM online corral adoption to include 46 wild horses from Saylor Creek Herd Management Area

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a virtual wild horse adoption from Jan. 5-12, 2021, via the Wild Horse and Burro Online Corral.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on Fire Creek Mine Sage-Grouse Habitat Improvement Project

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Mount Lewis Field Office is seeking comments on a draft Environmental Assessment for the Klondex Gold and Silver Mining Company Kl

Colorado

Bureau of Land Management Colorado evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public scoping comments on approximately 34,252 acres of public lands proposed for the upcoming June 2021 comp

Nevada, Elko DO

Proposed Midas Exploration Project Boundary Expansion Available for Public Review

ELKO, Nevada — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has made the Midas Exploration Project Boundary Expansion environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact avai

Twin Falls DO

Public land laws protect resources, keep users safe

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – Last week, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District Law Enforcement Officers responded to a report of a stuck and abandoned vehicle in the Dry Gulch area