Press Releases

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Alaska, Anchorage DO

Unit 13 Federal Subsistence Caribou Hunt report deadline extended to April 30

The Bureau of Land Management Glennallen Field Office has extended the deadline for Unit 13 federal subsistence caribou hunters to file their hunt report to April 30.
Colorado, Northwest DO

Fire restrictions begin Saturday for BLM lands in Eagle, Garfield and Pitkin counties

SILT, Colo. – Stage 1 fire restrictions begin April 11 for all Bureau of Land Management administered lands in Eagle, Garfield and Pitkin counties.

Alaska, Alaska Fire Service

BLM AFS awards three contracts for Alaska village-based Type 2 wildland firefighting crews

The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS) awarded three contracts for Type 2 wildland firefighting hand crews
Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM approves Bell Mountain Mine Project

CARSON CITY, NEV. The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, Stillwater Field Office has approved the Bell Mountain Exploration Corporation’s (BMEC) “Bell Mountain Mine Project”.

Utah

As Easter weekend approaches the BLM reminds the public to recreate responsibly and explore public lands in their backyard

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is encouraging visitors to recreate close to home as expressed by Governor of Utah Gary R.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Wild horse and burro event in Pauls Valley, Okla cancelled

In keeping with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local health authorities, and acting out of an abundance of caution, we are joining other community organi

Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management Oregon-Washington sells nearly 49 million board feet of timber in one week

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington sold a total of 48.8 million board feet of timber at auctions last month.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO

BLM and USFS approve Dairy Syncline Mine Project

SODA SPRINGS, Idaho – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District and U.S.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM: Fort Meade grazing allotments up for bid

(BELLE FOURCHE, SD.) – The Bureau of Land Management is accepting sealed bids on two Fort Meade Recreation Area grazing allotments during the 2020-2022 grazing season.

Spokane DO

BLM temporarily closes recreation sites across Washington State

Spokane, Wash. – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the first priority of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

National Office

BLM extends comment period on greater sage-grouse analysis

The Bureau of Land Management has extended the public comment period on six draft supplemental environmental impact statements for the resource management plans that guide management of greater sag

Alaska, Anchorage DO

BLM Alaska seeks input on amendment of Copper Valley Telecom Right of Way

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 15-day public scoping period seeking input on a proposed amendment of Copper Valley Telecom’s right of way between M

Montana-Dakotas

BLM opens public scoping period for September lease sale

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The BLM has opened a 15-day public scoping period for nominated oil and gas lease parcels located in Montana and North Dakota.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

Media Advisory: April 10, 2020 Dunn Ranch coal lease-by-application sale

Media Advisory
Colorado State Office
2850 Youngfield Street

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

BLM Medford District temporarily closes developed recreation facilities

Medford, Oregon – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM issues Record of Decision on EA to address public safety, emergencies and private property issues related to wild horses and burros

LAS VEGAS – On April 1, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Southern Nevada District issued a Decision Record (DR) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) based on

Alaska Fire Service

BLM AFS Smokejumper Training Jumps Start Next Week

FAIRBANKS – Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS) Smokejumpers will take to the sky starting April 8 in preparation for the upcoming fire season.

Montana-Dakotas

Cabin fever? Time to get Spaced Out!

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The health and safety of our staff and visitors remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana/Dakotas.

Idaho

BLM releases draft plan to further efforts to conserve and restore sagebrush communities in the Great Basin

BOISE, Idaho – Today, the Bureau of Land Management released the Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for Fuels Reduction and Rangeland Restoration

Colorado, Northwest DO, Little Snake FO

BLM seeks comments on public rental of historic cabin

CRAIG, Colo.

National Office

BLM seeks public comment on proposed e-bike regulations

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced a 60-day public comment period on proposed electric bike, or e-bike, regulations, intended to make it easier for mo

Idaho, Boise DO

Adopt a 4-H Club trained young wild horse April 11

Boise, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District Office will offer the first virtual wild horse adoption in Idaho on April 11 from noon to 4 p.m.

Wyoming

April and May wild horse adoptions postponed in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

National Office

Interior Improves Strategies to Combat Wildfires across 223 million acres in the Great Basin

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S.