Press Releases

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Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM and Lander wild horse pasture place untrained horses

LANDER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management and the Wind River Wild Horse Public Off-Range Pasture found homes for 11 Wyoming wild horses last weekend at an adoption and free publ

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM lifts fire restrictions for the Phoenix District

PHOENIXEffective Friday, September 27, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will lift all fire restrictions for public lands administered by the Phoenix District

Arizona, Colorado River DO

 BLM lifts fire restrictions for Colorado River District

LAKE HAVASU, Ariz. – Effective Friday, Sept.

National Office

BLM to celebrate National Public Lands Day Sept. 28

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will celebrate the 26th annual National Public Lands Day on Sept.

Idaho, Boise DO

BLM, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recognize citizen’s help in dumping case

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing the resolution of an illegal dumping case on public lands.

California, Northern California DO

BLM plans prescribed burning projects on northeast California public lands

A fire crew observes a controlled pile burn. Photo by BLM.

California, Central California DO

Community of Lone Pine celebrates Alabama Hills National Scenic Area

A natural granite arch frame Mt. Whitney.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO, Cottonwood FO, Boise DO, Bruneau FO, Four Rivers FO, Owyhee FO, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO, Challis FO, Upper Snake FO, Salmon FO, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO, Jarbidge FO, Shoshone FO

Celebrate National Fishing and Hunting Day on Sept. 28

Boise, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites all Americans to celebrate National Fishing and Hunting Day on Sept.

Nevada, Elko DO

Trail Medicine, Pioneer Chores, and Square Dancing at the California Trail Interpretive Center: California Trail Interpretive Center Announces October Programs

ELKO, Nev. – Learn about strange medical cures, help out with chores in the wagon camp, and learn how to square dance at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

California, Central California DO

Volunteers welcome for National Public Lands Day events in Central California

Volunteers install sun shades during National Public Lands Day.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

Volunteers sought for National Public Lands Day event

CARLSBAD, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Carlsbad Field Office is seeking volunteers for its upcoming National Public Lands Day event on Sept. 27 & 28.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

BLM lifts fire restrictions in southwest Oregon

NORTH BEND, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coos Bay District has lifted the fire restrictions in place on public lands administered by the BLM in southwest Ore

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area fee free September 28

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management will waive amenity-related fees at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for National Public Lands Day on September 28.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO, Cottonwood FO, Boise DO, Bruneau FO, Four Rivers FO, Owyhee FO, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO, Challis FO, Upper Snake FO, Salmon FO, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO, Jarbidge FO, Shoshone FO

Bureau of Land Management Idaho to Host National Public Lands Day on Sept. 28

On Sept.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM seeks public input for the hazardous fuels treatment

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center adjusts fees

The Bureau of Land Management’s National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is adjusting admission fees for the first time in more than a decade and adding one full month of free admission to its calendar.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

Local ranchers bid on McGregor Range grazing units

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Today, the Bureau of Land Management successfully auctioned 8 grazing units within the McGregor Range in southern New Mexico.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

Volunteers sought for National Public Lands Day event

ROSWELL, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Roswell Field Office is seeking volunteers for its upcoming National Public Lands Day event on Sept. 28.

National Office

BLM secures site for Western Leadership Office

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – In July, the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced it was moving ahead with a carefully developed plan that will place the Bureau of Land Management’s

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

BLM transfers wildland fire engine to Inkom Fire Department

POCATELLO, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District transferred a surplus wildland fire engine to the Inkom Fire Department today as part of BLM’s effort to respond to rural wildla

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

BLM to begin tire removal project along Salmon River

Salmon, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salmon Field Office plans to remove tires, car parts, and woven wire cable used to create an armored riverbank revetment on the Salmon River

Colorado, Northwest DO, Little Snake FO

BLM partners with Routt County Riders on National Public Lands Day event near Steamboat Springs

Craig, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management and Routt County Riders invite volunteers to a National Public Lands Day event on Saturday, Sept.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM plans local prescribed burn projects

(BELLE FOURCHE, S.D.)  --- The Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct prescribed burns on both the Fort Meade Recreation Area near Sturgis and near Englewood as soon as conditions permit.&

Montana-Dakotas

White Sandy Recreation Site to close for boat dock repair

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office will temporarily close White Sandy Recreation Site on Hauser Lake for the season in order to remove a troublesome piling at the e