Press Releases

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Color Country DO, St George FO

BLM invites public comment on proposed pipeline and reservoir environmental assessment

ST. GEORGE, Utah –The public is invited to comment on a draft environmental assessment (EA) prepared by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) St.

Winnemucca DO

BLM Artist in Residence reception November 7

RENO, Nev.

Nevada

BLM to hold oil and gas lease sale beginning December 17, 2019

Reno, Nev.— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a multi-day competitive oil and gas lease sale beginning on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.  The agency will offer 272 parcels for lease

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

BLM to open comment period on Coal Lease Modification Application

NORMAN, Okla.

Nevada

BLM seeks public input on Winnemucca Sand Dunes Recreation Area Management Plan

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Humboldt River Field Office is seeking public input during the development of the Winnemucca Sand Dunes Recreation Area Management Plan.

Winnemucca DO

BLM seeks public input on Winnemucca Sand Dunes Recreation Area Management Plan

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Humboldt River Field Office is seeking public input during the development of the Winnemucca Sand Dunes Recreation Area Management Plan.

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed Crimson Solar Project

A solar array reflects sunlight.

California, Central California DO

BLM Bakersfield Announces Availability of Hydraulic Fracturing Impacts Analysis

An oil derrick amidst dry, rolling hills.

Nevada

BLM publishes Record of Decision for the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Marigold Mine – Mackay Optimization Project

WINNEMUCCA, NV – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Winnemucca District, Humboldt River Field Office (WD/HRFO) issued a Record of Decision approving the Marigold Mine – Mackay

Montana-Dakotas

BLM releases sale notice for December 2019 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s Montana/Dakotas State Office today released the December 2019 Notice of Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale List, which includes 20 parcels

California, Northern California DO

Race planned for Fort Sage OHV Area; public riding will be limited

An off road racer in the Fort Sage Off Highway Vehicle Area near Doyle, CA.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM releases sale notice for December 2019 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s Montana/Dakotas State Office today released the December 2019 Notice of Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale List, which includes 20 parcels

California, Northern California DO

Headwaters Forest Reserve partners broaden options for restoration

Dense forest with bright green ferns.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum to change its hours

DOLORES, Colo. – On Nov. 1, the Bureau of Land Management Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is changing the hours and days its Visitor Center and Museum is open.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM to burn slash piles near Atlantic City and Dubois

LANDER, Wyo.

Nevada

BLM Christmas tree cutting permits available beginning November 25

WINNEMUCCA, Nevada – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Winnemucca District will have Christmas tree cutting permits available for purchase November 25 through December 24 at the Winnem

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive hours change November 1

Overview photo of Red Rock Canyon NCALAS VEGAS –

Colorado

BLM seeks public input on new trail near Cañon City

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

Eastern States

BLM Eastern States Office to hold online oil and gas lease sale December 12

WASHINGTON – In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Eastern States Office announces a quarterly online oil and gas lease sale to be held Decem

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

BLM begins fuels reduction work at Gamlin Lake Recreation Area

SAGLE, Idaho –The Bureau of Land Management’s Coeur d’Alene Field Office is working to reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health conditions at the Gamlin Recreation Area east of Sagle.

Eastern States

BLM Hosts Wild Horse and Burro Event in Lorton, VA

MILWAUKEE—The Bureau of Land Management- Eastern States (BLM-ES) Northeastern States District will hold a wild horse and burro event providing wild horses and possibly a few yearling and burros, No

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Prescribed Burning to Begin on BLM Managed Lands

Roseburg, Ore.

Colorado

BLM Planning Ten Pile Burns in Southeastern Colorado

CAÑON CITY, Colo - The Bureau of Land Management-Front Range Fire and Aviation Management Unit is preparing to conduct pile burns in ten locations this fall and winter.

Utah

BLM offers Christmas tree permits for non-commercial use across Utah

SALT LAKE CITY – Each year, thousands of people find their Christmas and holiday trees on public lands. On Nov.