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

"Artifact Road Show" Comes to BLM Billings Curation Center April 12, 2013

On Friday, April 12, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Bureau of Land Management Billings Curation Center (BCC) will host the third annual Artifact Road Show put on by the Montana Archaeological Society.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana/Dakotas Extends RAC Nomination Period

The Bureau of Land Management in Montana/Dakotas is extending the public call for nominations to fill 23 open positions on its four Resource Advisory Councils, which advise the BLM on public land i

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana/Dakotas Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Nearly $11.5 Million - State to Share Nearly Half of Sale Revenues

As part of President Obama's all-of-the-above strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas lease auction today nette

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Announces Seasonal Jobs for Summer 2013

The Bureau of Land Management is now accepting applications for seasonal fire jobs for the summer of 2013.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Acting Director Mike Pool Presents Third Annual Director's Awards to Employees for Extraordinary Public Service

Bureau of Land Management Acting Director Mike Pool yesterday presented the third annual BLM Director's Awards to staff across the country for remarkable service in multiple sectors.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM October Oil and Gas Lease Sale Generates over $16 million

BLM Montana's oil and gas lease sale on October 24, 2012, generated more than $16 million.

Montana-Dakotas

Extreme Fire Danger Persists

Due to extreme fire danger, hunters and other outdoor recreationists are reminded to take extra caution.

Some general tips to avoid starting new fires:

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana Marks National Public Lands Day 2012

The Bureau of Land Management is waiving day-use fees and sponsoring several volunteer work projects on September 29 as part of National Public Lands Day.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana-Dakotas and Rocky Mountain College Celebrate 2012 National Fossil Day

In honor of the third annual National Fossil Day, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Rocky Mountain College will present a series of presentations on dinosaurs and other prehistoric species in

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana Announces Results of July 2012 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Bonus bids at the Bureau of Land Management's July 17 oil and gas lease sale in Billings totaled $3,397,124.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Conducts Field Tour with the Chair of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation

As part of the Bureau of Land Management’s ongoing government-to-government consultation efforts with Indian tribes, three key BLM officials joined Chair Tex G.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Honors Montana Couple With 2012 "Making a Difference" National Award

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today presented its prestigious “Making a Difference" National Volunteer Awards to four individuals, three couples, one group, and one BLM employee for outstandi

Montana-Dakotas

Thanking American Armed Forces

To show our appreciation for those who serve in the U.S.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana Announces Results of May 2012 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Bonus bids at the Bureau of Land Management's May 8 oil and gas lease sale in Billings totaled $3,950,025.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana/Dakotas Holds Successful Coal Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today accepted a single, high bid of $10,650,000 ($0.30 per recoverable ton) from Signal Peak Energy LLC for five unleased coal parcels in the Bull Mountains Min

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana Announces January 2012 Oil and Gas Lease Sale Results

Bonus bids at the Bureau of Land Management's January 24 oil and gas lease sale in Billings totaled $35,975,750.

Montana-Dakotas

Secretary Salazar Announces Appointments to Dakotas Resource Advisory Council

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced new appointments or reappointments to the Dakotas’ citizen-based Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the Bureau of Land Management on

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana-Dakotas Rejects Coal Lease Bid

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has rejected the only bid it received at its November 16 coal lease sale.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana to Hold Coal Lease Sale 11/16/2011

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a competitive coal lease sale by sealed bid at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2011.

Montana-Dakotas

Secretary Salazar Announces New Appointments to BLM Resource Advisory Councils

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced new appointments or reappointments of 16 members to Montana's three citizen-based resource advisory councils (RACs), which advise the Bureau of L

Montana-Dakotas

Results of October 2011 BLM Montana Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Bonus bids at the Bureau of Land Management's October 18 oil and gas lease sale in Billings totaled $6,812,693.

Montana-Dakotas

Bureau of Land Management Realigns Field Offices Boundary

The BLM realigned its field offices' boundary in Lewis and Clark County on October 1.

Montana-Dakotas

Do Your Part--Douse Your Campfire!

The calendar says that summer is over, but the weather says there's still time for camping.

Montana-Dakotas

Results of July 2011 BLM Montana Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Bonus bids for a total of 32,180 acres (19,292 acres in North Dakota and 12,788 acres in South Dakota) at the Bureau of Land Management's July 12 oil and gas lease sale in Billings totaled $66,259,

Montana-Dakotas

Fourth of July Fire Safety Reminder

Our cool wet spring is giving way to warmer, drier conditions. Smokey Bear and your wildland firefighters would like to remind everyone to use extreme caution while recreating on public lands.