Press Releases

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Nevada

BLM partners with the University of Nevada, Reno, Washoe County 4-H Youth Development program to train young wild horses and one wild burro

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada State Office and the University of Nevada, Reno, Washoe County 4-H Youth Development program are offering an educational opportunity and fundraiser for N

Idaho, Coeur d Alene FO

BLM seeks volunteer host for popular recreation site in north Idaho

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s Coeur d’Alene Field Office is searching for a volunteer host for the Mica Bay Boater Park.

National Office

Bureau of Land Management strengthens wildfire response capabilities across the West despite COVID-19

WASHINGTON – While taking active measures to protect the public and employees and minimize exposure to COVID-19, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) continues to reduce hazardous f

California

BLM issues statewide Fire Prevention Order

A shaded picnic table next to a fire pit.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM to temporarily close road along Madison River

(BUTTE, Mont.) – A road along the Madison River in southwestern Montana will get a fresh face this spring thanks to the Bureau of Land Management.

Eastern States

Bureau of Land Management strengthens wildfire response capabilities across the West despite COVID-19

WASHINGTON – While taking active measures to protect the public and employees and minimize exposure to COVID-19, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) continues to reduce hazardous fuels across the W

High Plains DO

BLM seeks input on proposed Rim Rock recreation management plan

CASPER, Wyo.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Prineville BLM opens personal woodcutting season

Prineville, Ore.

Montana-Dakotas

Dillon BLM to conduct prescribed burn this week

(DILLON, Mont.) – If you see smoke in the air near Dillon this week, don’t fret: the Bureau of Land Management is planning prescribed burns in the next few days.

New Mexico

Interagency Partners Emphasize Fire Prevention and Preparedness

(April 27, 2020)–  The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Forestry Division, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Collaboration between Federal, State and Local partners results in 2020 Oregon Heritage Excellence Award

Medford, Oregon – The Bureau of Land Management Medford District is one of several partners recognized for work on the Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

BLM implements fire restrictions at Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and the Lincoln Tracts

ROSWELL, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management is implementing fire restrictions in order to reduce the risk of wildfire on public land at Ft.

National Office, Nevada, Elko DO

BLM Cancels California Trail Days

ELKO, NV – The Bureau of Land Management, in cooperation with the Southern Nevada Conservancy and The Nevada Outdoor School, has decided to cancel California Trail Days previously

Alaska, Fairbanks DO

Comments Sought on Preliminary Assessment of Program to Reduce the Risk of Wildfires in East-Central Alaska

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) is seeking public comments through May 15 on its programmatic environmental assessment (PEA) for reducing the risk of wildfires on public lands it manages in east-central Alaska.
Utah

The BLM seeks public comment on the proposed Lila Canyon Mine lease modification in Carbon County

PRICE, Utah – Consistent with the U.S.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

Bureau of Land Management releases Final Environmental Assessment for Proposed Luis Lopez Cemetery Expansion Non-Competitive Direct Sale

SOCORRO, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management today released its final environmental analysis of the Luis Lopez Cemetery Expansion Non-Competitive Direct Sale Resource Management P

California, Northern California DO

Hobo Camp Day Use Area will open for trout season opening day

A simple rail bridge over a forest creek.

California, California Desert DO

BLM approves Haiwee Geothermal Leasing Area

A high desert valley with snowy mountains in the background.

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM seeks public comment on Silicon Exploration Plan of Operations

TONOPAH, Nev.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Lakeview BLM Releases Final EIS and Issues Decision on the Perlite Mine Expansion

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Nevada

Gerald Dixon selected as District Manager for the Elko District

ELKO, Nev. – Gerald Dixon has been selected as the new district manager for the Bureau of Land Management’s Elko District. His official start date is May 10.

Nevada

Nevada Land Management Agencies announce early fire restrictions in response to COVID-19

In an effort to protect firefighters and first responders, as well as Nevada’s communities and  natural resources, state and federal land management agencies are enacting coordinated Nevada-wi