Press Releases

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Alaska, Arctic DO

BLM requests nominations and comments for 2019 oil and gas lease sale in NPR-A

ANCHORAGE – In continuing efforts to promote America’s energy independence and job creation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today published a notice in the 

Colorado, Northwest DO, Little Snake FO

BLM seeks comments on fee proposal for historic cabin

CRAIG, Colo.

Idaho

BLM seeks public input on proposed recreation site near Perjue Canyon

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management announced today it is accepting public comments on a proposed recreation site near Perjue Canyon, located about 22 miles south of Grand View along Mud F

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Dry conditions trigger fire restrictions on BLM managed lands in Western Arizona

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. - Beginning June 20, fire restrictions will be implemented on Bureau of Land Management lands within the 

National Office

DOI Showcases Climbing Opportunities with Interactive Maps

WASHINGTON – The U.S.

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO

BLM Supplemental Draft EIS public meeting July 17

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – A public meeting to discuss the Bureau of Land Management Miles City Field Office Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement has been scheduled for July 17 in Miles Cit

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Northwest Oregon: Temporary Closure at Wildwood Recreation Site

Salem, Ore. – Access to the Salmon River and several facilities within the Bureau of Land Management’s Wildwood Recreation Site will be temporarily closed on&nbs

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed Rossi Mine Expansion Project in Elko County, Nevada

ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Halliburton Energy Services’ proposed Rossi Barite

West Desert DO

Fire Prevention Order issued for BLM lands in northwestern Utah

West Valley City, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District has issued a fire prevention order that addresses year-round and seasonal fire restrictions.

Nevada

Final Environmental Impact Statement Sets Stage for 10-Year Renewal of the Burning Man Special Recreation Permit

WINNEMUCCA, NV – The Burning Man event would continue to be held at current attendance levels for the next decade at Nevada’s Black Rock National Conservation Area under the Bureau

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM accepting bids for commercial pine nut harvest

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is accepting sealed, written bids for the commercial harvesting of pine nut units in the BLM Battle Mountain, Elko and Ely districts.

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

Dillon BLM releases East Bench watershed assessment for public comment

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New Mexico

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Silver City, New Mexico

NORMAN, Okla.—The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro event in Silver City, NM, on June 28-29, at the Southwest Horseman’s Association Rodeo Grounds.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Veterans, families connect with public lands at Hogan/Luce fishing event

CODY, Wyo.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM Cody releases analysis of bentonite mining expansion projects

CODY, Wyo.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM delays opening of Green Mountain and Shoshone Lake roads

LANDER, Wyo.

California, Central California DO

BLM Mother Lode Field Office initiates seasonal fire restrictions

Image of prescribed burn at Cronan Ranch (Monte Kawahara/BLM).

California, Central California DO

BLM and partners to sponsor Nevada County’s tire amnesty week

Back end of tractor trailer filled with used tires.

Montana-Dakotas

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

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s Montana/Dakotas State Office today released the July 2019 Notice of Competitive oil and gas lease sale list, which includes 34 parcels tota

Utah

BLM-Utah June quarterly oil and gas lease sale nets nearly $35,600

SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting American energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah quarterly oil and gas lease sal

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM to hold hearing on use of vehicles, aircraft for wild horse and burro management

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct a public hearing to discuss the use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in the monitoring and management of wild horses

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Public use restrictions in effect for BLM lands in Klamath River Canyon

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.

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

BLM Idaho Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils by Friday, June 14

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Idaho reminds the public that it is seeking nominations for open positions on its Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) by this Friday,

Wyoming

Last chance to submit nominations to BLM Wyoming Resource Advisory Council

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Nominations to the BLM Wyoming Resource Advisory Council (RAC) are due by June 14. All Wyoming citizens are encouraged to apply, who may qualify in up to three categories.