Press Releases

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Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

Public access increased in northern Idaho

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Coeur d’Alene Field Office announced today the expansion of public access in the Rochat Divide/Pine Creek Special Recreation

California, Central California DO

The Bureau of Land Management reopens Ft. Ord National Monument to the public

Two horse riders on a dirt road in Fort Ord National Monument.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 25, 2020

Size: 3,079 acres
Containment:  87%
Cause: Lightning 

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Four Bear Trail

CODY, Wyoming — The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office will partner with the community at the Four Bear Trail on Saturday, Sept.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

Public access increased in northern Idaho

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 24, 2020

Size: 3,079 acres
Containment: 52%
Cause: Lightning
Location: Hualapai Mountains, 5 miles south of Pine Lake

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Upcoming programs at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

BAKER CITY, Ore.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 23, 2020

Size: 3,079 acres
Containment:  16% 
Cause: Lightning 

California, Northern California DO

Bizz Johnson Trail temporarily closed due to encroaching Sheep Fire

Bikers on a trail in front of a tunnel.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 22, 2020

Size: 3,079 acres
Containment: 1%
Cause:   Lightning 

California, Northern California DO

Dodge Reservoir campground temporarily closed due to Cold Springs Fire

Dodge Reservoir campground.

Utah, Green River DO

BLM releases final San Rafael Desert Travel Management Plan

PRICE, Utah — Today the Bureau of Land Management announced the completion of the San Rafael Desert Travel Management Plan (TMP) and Environmental Assessment (EA).

Montana-Dakotas

BLM’s Carbella Recreation Site temporarily closed for renovation

(BUTTE, Mont.) –  When visitors return to the Bureau of Land Management’s Carbella Recreation Site at the start of next summer season, they will find a freshly-upgraded site where they can pit

Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM Pinedale invites community to celebrate National Public Lands Day 2020

PINEDALE, Wyo. – Each year, the Bureau of Land Management celebrates National Public Lands Day by coordinating and participating in hundreds of outdoor clean up and improvemen

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 21, 2020

Acres: 3,079 acres                           

Utah, Green River DO

BLM seeks nominations to the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council

PRICE, Utah –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking nominations for two positions on the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council (Council).

Montana-Dakotas

BLM’s Holter Lake tent camping temporarily closed during trail work

(BUTTE, Mont.) –As the trail system around the Bureau of Land Management’s Holter Lake Campground gets a fresh look, the tent camping area of the recreation site will be closed Aug. 31 to Sept.

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

BLM Issues Fire Restrictions Order in Eastern Washington

Spokane, WA – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District has increased fire restrictions on public lands administered by the BLM and the Bureau of Reclamation (B

California, California Desert DO, Palm Springs-South Coast FO

Pacific Crest Trail to reopen after Apple Fire closure

Hikers on the PCT trail

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management seeks comments on 21 parcels offered in December oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — As part of the Trump Administration’s commitment to responsibly developing our energy resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer 21 parcels,

West Desert DO

Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center reopens with online credit card payment available for recreation passes

FILLMORE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fillmore Field Office will reopen the Little Sahara Recreation Area (LSRA) Visitor Center on August 23 and begin accepting onli

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 20, 2020

Acres: 2,283 acres          
Percent Containment: 0% 

Nevada, Ely DO

The Bureau of Land Management concluded the Triple B/Maverick-Medicine HMAs Emergency wild horse gather

ELY, Nev. – On August 20, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management Ely District Office, Bristlecone Field Office, concluded the 2020 Triple B and Maverick-Medicine Herd Management Areas

Colorado

BLM implements fire restrictions in five San Luis Valley counties

MONTE VISTA, Colo.