Press Releases

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Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO

Lewistown Field Office releases draft Resource Management Plan

(LEWISTOWN, Mont.) –The Lewistown Draft Resource Management Plan and associated Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft RMP/Draft EIS) has been released by the Bureau of Land Management.

Utah, Canyon Country DO

BLM seeks public comment on use of a dead-end road in the Fish Ford area

MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on a proposal to change the designated season of use for a dead-end road in the Fish Ford area.  T
Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

Impact Statement for proposed Caldwell Canyon phosphate mine available for review

SODA SPRINGS, Idaho – Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District released a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) analyzing a mine and reclamation plan (M&RP) submitte

Utah

BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council to meet in Kanab, Utah

SALT LAKE CITY—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a meeting of the Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC).  The public is welcome to atten

Montana-Dakotas

BLM opens public comment period for September lease sale

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The BLM has opened a 30-day public comment period for nominated oil and gas lease parcels located in Montana and North Dakota.

Idaho

BLM to release wild horses in Hardtrigger Herd Management Area

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will disperse 45 wild horses (24 studs, 21 mares) in three different locations within the Hardtrigger Herd Management Area (HMA) south of Mar

California, Central California DO

BLM Bakersfield Field Office issues fire restrictions

BLM fire fighters burn pile of dry brush in a green field.

California, Northern California DO

Bus shuttle service to begin on Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail

Family emerges from old rail tunnel on the Bizz Johnson Trail.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM Colorado celebrates Public Lands Day with opening of expanded Phil’s World Trail System

CORTEZ, Colo. – On May 18, 2019, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tres Rios Field Office will celebrate the opening of several miles of non-motorized trails and a new trailhead in th

Colorado, Southwest DO

Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum to host student art exhibition

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting an art and archaeology exhibition at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum.

Oregon-Washington

“Forever” Stamp Tribute to the Deschutes River

Portland, Ore. – The Deschutes River is among 12 Wild and Scenic Rivers to be featured in a pane of stamps to be released as “Forever” stamps by the U.S.

Colorado, Southwest DO

BLM Southwest Resource Advisory Council to meet in Grand Junction

MONTROSE, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Southwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday, June 13 in Grand Junction at the BLM Grand Junction Field Office, 2815 H Road, Grand

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

Recreation season gets underway at BLM sites in northern Idaho

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – The summer recreation season is on the horizon, including boating and camping at Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recreation sites in northern Idaho. 

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM and Lander wild horse ranch offer adoption and free public days

LANDER, Wyo.

National Office

BLM renews hardrock mineral leases in the Superior National Forest

WASHINGTON – The U.S.

Eastern States

BLM renews hardrock mineral leases in the Superior National Forest

WASHINGTON – The U.S.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon Campground to Close Until Labor Day Weekend

Photo of campers at Red Rock CampgroundL

National Office

Interior Announces $30.1 Million in Payments to Rural Schools in Western Oregon Counties

WASHINGTON – U .S.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM recognizes Missoula officer as 2018 Ranger of the Year

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – Ranger Kelly Cole of Missoula was recognized this week as the Bureau of Land Management Office of Law Enforcement and Security 2018 Ranger of the Year.

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Oklahoma FO, Farmington DO

BLM accepting comments for September oil and gas lease sale

SANTA FE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico is announcing a two-week public review and comment period for the environmental documents for its Sept.

Colorado

BLM Colorado to offer parcels in June oil and gas lease sale

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management will offer 18 parcels, totaling approximately 8,223 acres, in the June 27, 2019 quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Colorado

Notice of public period for environment compliance documents

LAKEWOOD, Colo. –In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting American energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management will offer 83 pa

Colorado

BLM and USFS Begin Public Scoping for Browns Canyon National Monument Resource Management Plan

CANON CITY, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office, in coordination with the U.S.

Eastern States

BLM Eastern States State Office to hold online oil and gas lease sale June 27

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