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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National Office

Governor of Montana and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Seek Repeal of Critical Environmental Plans

Under the Trump Administration, the Bureau of Land Management has continued to embrace its sustained yield, multiple use mandate, expanding public access for recreation, conservation, and responsib

Montana-Dakotas

The Bureau of Land Management opens public scoping period for March 2021 lease sale

BILLINGS, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 15-day public scoping period for nominated oil and gas lease parcels located in Montana and North Dakota.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Vale District Bureau of Land Management lifting fire restrictions effective Monday, Oct. 12

VALE, Ore. – In anticipation of more favorable weather conditions, Vale District Bureau of Land Management will be lifting fire restrictions effective Monday, Oct. 12.

Arizona

BLM to resume wild horse and burro adoptions and sales from Florence facility

Starting October 26, 2020, these private placement operations will be limited to appointment only with a pre-approved application for placement.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on communications network infrastructure environmental assessment

LAS VEGAS — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southern Nevada District announces the availability of a draft environmental assessment to address potential environmental consequen

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely District Office selling Christmas tree-cutting permits

ELY, Nev.

Arizona, Gila DO

Rescission of emergency closure of public lands in Cochise County

Tucson, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Gila District has rescinded a temporary emergency closure of public lands within the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation A

Oregon-Washington

BLM Advisory Council announces October meeting

BAKER CITY, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management announced that the John Day Snake Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet Oct. 15-16 in Enterprise, Ore.

Colorado, Uncompahgre FO

The Bureau of Land Management to increase public access along the Gunnison River

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Utah

BLM to conduct wild horse gather in Juab and Millard Counties in November

FILLMORE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fillmore Field Office announced today that it will conduct a wild horse gather in the Confusion Herd Management Area (HMA) beginning

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO

Mullen Fire prompts BLM to issue emergency closure for North Sand Hills

KREMMLING, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Kremmling Field Office issued an emergency closure for the North Sand Hills Special Recreation Management Area and other BLM lands

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 111,340 acres of public lands proposed for the upcoming March 2021 co

California, California Desert DO

BLM initiates environmental review of two proposed solar projects on public lands in Riverside County

If approved, the Arica and Victory Pass solar projects would result in an estimated combined private infrastructure investment of $689 million, $5.9 million in annua

Montana-Dakotas

Bureau of Land Management receives bid on North Dakota coal

(DICKINSON, N.D.) – A competitive, sealed bid lease sale for an estimated 5.23 million tons of federal coal in western North Dakota was held Thursday, October 1.

Montana-Dakotas

Maiden Rock Bridge across Big Hole River to close for weld testing

(DILLON, Mont.) – Travelers crossing the bridge on Maiden Rock Road along the Big Hole River 30 miles south of Butte can expect delays of up to two hours Oct.

Utah

Bureau of Land Management to host public tour of Axtell wild horse corrals

Update 10/14: The tour of the Axtell Wild Horse and Burro Facility in Axtell, Utah originally scheduled for tomorrow Oct. 15, 2020 has been postponed until further notice.

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Bureau of Land Management accepting pre-scoping comments for geothermal project near Gerlach

Gerlach, Nevada — The Black Rock Field Office announced today it will begin accepting pre-scoping comments on a Utilization Plan and a Plan of Development proposed by Ormat Technol

Wyoming, High Desert DO

Winterizing Water Systems at Fontenelle Creek Campground

The Bureau of Land Management Kemmerer Field Office advises that the water system at the Fontenelle Creek Campground will be winterized during the second week of October 2020 and out of service for

California, California Desert DO

BLM authorizes Lugo-Victorville project to upgrade telecommunications facilities

Two high wire towers amidst desert flowers.

California, California Desert DO

BLM approves Mesa Wind Repower Project near Palm Springs

Wind turbines in with a desert hill in the background. Photo courtesy of Aspen Environmental Group.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management Butte Falls Field Office reduces emergency fire closure area for South Obenchain Fire

Medford, Oregon – In coordination with the incident commander on the South Obenchain Fire, the Bureau of Land Management is reducing the size of the public lands closure a

Spokane DO

Fire Restrictions Lifted for BLM, BOR Lands in Washington

Spokane, WA – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District has lifted the regulated fire closure on public lands administered by the BLM and the Bureau of Reclamat

Eastern States

All parcels offered receive bids at BLM-Eastern States oil and gas lease sale

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States State Office (BLM-ESSO)