Press Releases

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Eastern States

All parcels offered receive bids at BLM-Eastern States oil and gas lease sale

WASHINGTON — In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) held a quarterly oil and gas lease sale Dece

Utah, West Desert DO

Department of the Interior Extends Protection for the Diamond Fork System’s Water Delivery

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – Consistent with the U.S.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM concludes the Desatoya Mountain Herd Management Area wild horse gather

CARSON CITY, Nev.

New Mexico

BLM New Mexico issues policy to reduce wildfire risk around power lines on public lands

Santa Fe, NM  – Building on the Trump Administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce the threat of wildfires through active management, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office

California

BLM California issues policy to reduce wildfire risk around power lines on public lands

Picture of a forest in CaliforniaSACRAMENTO, Calif. – Build

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Mercedes, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. — The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro event in Mercedes, Texas, Jan. 10-11 at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Showgrounds.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Oregon/Washington issues policy to reduce wildfire risk around power lines on public lands

The BLM Oregon/Washington State Office today issued a new policy to limit fire risk from power lines crossing BLM-managed public lands.
Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana/Dakotas issues policy to reduce wildfire risk around power lines on public lands

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – Building on the Trump Administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce the threat of wildfires through active management, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana/Dakotas State Off

California

Law enforcement agencies across the West work to improve public safety

The vast, open landscapes of the West pose a significant challenge for any law enforcement agency.

California, Central California DO

BLM Bakersfield Field Office issues decision on supplemental environmental analysis

Oil Derrick in rolling yellow hills.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM seeks comments on oil and gas project in northern Converse County

CASPER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office is seeking public comment on a supplemental environmental analysis prepared for EOG Resources’ proposed Sand Creek

Utah

BLM to conduct North Hills wild horse gather in Iron and Washington Counties

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cedar City Field Office will soon begin operations to gather and remove excess wild horses in the North Hills Joint Mana

California, Central California DO

BLM Ukiah Field Office offering guided bald eagle hikes

Bald eagle perched in a pine tree.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming leases 123 oil and gas parcels in December sale, nets $10.8 million

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming raised $10.8 million in its Dec.

Colorado

BLM to remove approximately 25 wild horses from private land in Moffat County

CRAIG, Colo. –The Bureau of Land Management plans to gather and remove approximately 25 wild horses from private land in Moffat County this month using a bait-trapping technique.

Colorado

BLM winter travel restrictions begin Dec. 15 in Grand and Jackson counties

KREMMLING, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management will begin its annual winter restrictions on motorized travel in Grand and Jackson counties beginning Dec.

Montana-Dakotas

Dillon BLM reviewing mining plan of operations in Madison County

(DILLON, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office is reviewing a plan of operations to placer mine approximately 3 acres in Madison County.

Winnemucca DO, Black Rock FO

BLM now accepting applications for Commercial Activity Permits at the 2020 Burning Man Event

WINNEMUCCA, NV – The Bureau of Land Management, Black Rock Field Office, is requesting all new and returning persons or businesses wishing to conduct commercial activities at the 2020 Burning Man E

Wyoming, High Plains DO

National Historic Trails Center presents ninth annual railroad history exhibit: Wyoming Trails & Railroads: Rejoining Families

CASPER, Wyo. – The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NTHIC) will host its annual model railroad exhibition this December.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Department of the Interior approves a 20-year extension of withdrawal of public lands at Nellis Air Force Base

LAS VEGAS —Public Land Order (PLO) No.7890 was approved by the Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Rob Wallace and provides a 20-year extension of a public land withdrawal establis