Press Releases

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Idaho

BLM fulfills land conveyance legislation

CHALLIS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Challis Field Office staff have completed all the necessary paperwork to patent eight parcels of land within Custer County.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Favorable weather may allow BLM prescribed fire near Moapa on February 4 or 5

LAS VEGAS - Bureau of Land Management fire managers are anticipating favorable weather conditions for pile burning on BLM-managed public land along the Muddy River,

Colorado

BLM Colorado evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public scoping comments on offering approximately 4,804 acres of federal oil and gas leases on public lands man

New Mexico

BLM seeks public input on proposed oil and gas lease sale of parcels in New Mexico, Kansas and Oklahoma

SANTA FE, NM - The Bureau of Land Management has scheduled a 10-day public scoping period for input on 56 parcels of federal minerals proposed for the June 2019 competitive oil and gas lease sale.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument Limited Accessibility Due to Snow Pack

Snow at Slot CanyonALBUQUERQUE, N.M.

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM recruits for seasonal fire jobs

California, California Desert DO

Public Invited to Provide Input for OHV Grant Proposals

Image of a brown sign for Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area. Photo by BLM).

Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM Rawlins publishes Final EIS for uranium project modifications in Sweetwater County

RAWLINS, Wyo.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO

BLM Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council Meeting Postponed

BOISE —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) meeting scheduled for Jan.

Alaska, Arctic DO

BLM POSTPONES PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR COASTAL PLAIN OIL AND GAS LEASING PROGRAM DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced its intent to postpone currently scheduled public meetings regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program.
Alaska, Anchorage DO

BLM conveys title to almost 40,000 acres in Goodnews Bay

ANCHORAGE – BLM Alaska conveyed 39,995 acres to the State of Alaska in the Goodnews Bay area recently pursuant to the Alaska Statehood Act of 1959.  This is the largest single conveyance of la

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming extends protest period for Greater Sage-Grouse Plans

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM approves Ormat, Tungsten Mountain Solar Project

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management has approved the Ormat, Tungsten Mountain Solar Project located in Churchill County, Nevada.

Oregon-Washington

New BLM Program Will Help Boost Rural Wildland Firefighting in Oregon

Portland, Ore.

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Emigrant Amendment

ELKO, Nev.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM extends White Pine County Silver State Trail public input period

ELY, Nev.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming posts sale notice for February 2019 supplementary oil and gas lease sale

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Today the Bureau of Land Management Wyoming released a Notice of Competitive Lease Sale announcing a supplementary sale slated for Feb. 25-March 1, 2019.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Cottonwood FO

Employee from BLM Cottonwood Field Office receives national award

COTTONWOOD, Idaho – BLM Cottonwood Field Office’s Ryan Turner was recently presented the “Outstanding Contribution to the River Management Society Award” by the River Management Socie

California, California Desert DO

The BLM implements public safety measures for annual King of the Hammers race

Image of off road vehicle on rocky desert.

California, California Desert DO

BLM schedules DUI checkpoints on public lands throughout Imperial County

Photo of campers and off road vehicles at a camp in between dunes. Photo by Sarah K.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Cottonwood FO

BLM's Cottonwood Field Office to begin recruiting for seasonal positions

COTTONWOOD, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s Cottonwood Field Office will be filling multiple seasonal positions for the upcoming 2019 field season.  An initial round of r

Eastern States

Bureau of Land Management proposes to renew hardrock mineral leases with updated stipulations in the Superior National Forest

WASHINGTON—The Bureau of Land Management released an Environmental Assessment (EA) today that analyzes the potential effects of renewing hardrock mineral leases, which include updated stipulations

National Office, Alaska

BLM Alaska Releases Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program

ANCHORAGE – In furthering the Trump Administration’s goals of responsibly developing our natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released the Draft E

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area fee free January 21

A view of Red Rock Canyon from Calico Hills.LA