Press Releases

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Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM removes fire restrictions on public land in Niobrara and Weston Counties

NEWCASTLE, Wyo. - Due to subsiding fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management is removing the fire restrictions for Niobrara, and Weston Counties on Oct.

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

BLM to conduct the Buffalo Hills and Granite Range Herd Management Areas wild horse and burro gather

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Black Rock Field Office will begin a wild horse and burro gather on or about October 7, 2019 on the Granite Range and Buffalo Hills Herd Management Areas (HMA)

New Mexico

BLM to open San Pedro thinning area for second fuelwood harvest

TAOS, N.M.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Lifted September 27

Las Vegas - Wildland fire officials lifted seasonal fire restrictions on public lands in Southern Nevada managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Clark

Battle Mountain DO

Environmental Assessment available for the Lander County Golf Course Reversionary Interest Direct Land Sale, Lander County, Nevada

Battle Mountain, NV – The Bureau of Land Management, Mount Lewis Field Office, has completed analysis of the Lander County Golf Course Reversionary Interest Direct Land Sale and has opened the 30-d

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM Arizona announces its veteran-focused fire crew has achieved Interagency Hotshot Crew certification

TUCSON, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Gila District announced today that the Aravaipa Veterans Fire Crew has achieved certification as an Interagency Hotshot Crew (

Montana-Dakotas

Water shut down at Coal Banks Landing and James Kipp Campground

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – Coal Banks Landing and James Kipp Campground have shut the water off in preparation of the upcoming cold weather.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Invasive plant treatments planned for Lakeview District

Lakeview, Ore. -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lakeview District is planning daytime aerial herbicide spray applications between Oct.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

Record of Decision available for the Mount Hope Project, Eureka County, Nevada

Battle Mountain, NV – The Bureau of Land Management, Mount Lewis Field Office, has published a Record of Decision (ROD) for the Mount Hope Mine Project, about 23 miles northwest of the town of&nbsp

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Land of Umpqua Amateur Photo Contest Winners Announced!

Joint News Release
Forest Service, Umpqua National Forest

Utah

BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council to meet in Green River, Utah

SALT LAKE CITY - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a meeting of the Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) on Oct.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM announces temporary closure of certain public lands ahead of Rise Festival

LAS VEGAS— The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands in the Jean Dry Lake Bed area from October 4 through October 6, 2019.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station Opens Daily Starting October 1

LAS VEGAS – The Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting October 1. The station has been open Fridays-Sundays since May.

California, California Desert DO

BLM releases Desert Quartzite Solar Project final environmental analysis

Image of bare desert floor on a clear day.

National Office

BLM announces rangeland stewardship award winners for 2019

GREAT FALLS, MT. -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) presented its 2019 Rangeland Stewardship Awards today, which are given in recognition of an individual or group’s commitment to the st

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM seeks public comment on Big Ledge Mine Plan Amendment

ELKO, Nev.

New Mexico

BLM personal-use fuelwood permits available at various locations and online

Santa Fe, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management is selling fuelwood permits for personal use to the public.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

BLM’s Huckleberry Campground to close temporarily for renovations

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s Coeur d’Alene Field Office is in the process of awarding a contract for improvements at the popular Huckleberry Campground. Improvem

National Office, Montana-Dakotas

BLM announces rangeland stewardship award winners for 2019

GREAT FALLS, MT. -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) presented its 2019 Rangeland Stewardship Awards today, which are given in recognition of an individual or group’s commitment to the stew

Colorado, Northwest DO, Rocky Mountain DO

BLM Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $601,541

LAKEWOOD, Colo – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado today sold 49 parcels totaling approximately 42,149 ac

Alaska

Comment Period Extended for Proposed Ambler Road Draft Analysis

ANCHORAGE — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) extended the deadline today for public comments on the proposed

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

BLM to begin seal coating Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Upper Snake Field Office will begin asphalt seal coating the Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area during the week of Oct.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive hours change October 1

LAS VEGAS – The 13-mile Scenic Drive at Red Rock Canyon will be open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. starting October 1.