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.
Clickable map BLM's regions overlayed on map of U.S. Links to the BLM's regional offices overlayed to a map of the continental US and Alaska. Original svg provided by https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blank_US_Map_(states_only).svg OR WA MT ND SD Eastern States NM TX OK KS AK AZ CA CO ID NV UT WY NE

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Seeks Comments On Pryor Wild Horse Management Area

(BILLINGS, Mont.) –The Bureau of Land Management Billings Field Office will begin taking public comments regarding long and short-term management objectives for an updated Pryor Mountain Wild Horse

Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

BLM issues decision for Uncompahgre Field Office Resource Management Plan

MONTROSE, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Uncompahgre Field Office Resource Management Plan (RMP).

Colorado

BLM conducts coal lease sale for Dunn Ranch Coal Tract

Lakewood, Colo.

Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

John Elliott begins appointment as BLM Lander field manager

LANDER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management has selected John Elliott as the field manager for its Lander Field Office.

National Office

BLM statement on continuation of grazing activities during COVID-19 Pandemic

Grazing on BLM-managed public lands is an important part of the Nation’s food supply and will continue in 2020 as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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, 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.
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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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: 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.

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

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

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.

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.