Press Releases

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Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Grand Junction FO

BLM approves Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Gather Management Plan

The Bureau of Land Management announced a new management plan for the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range July 26, 2024.
California

BLM proposes to extend land withdrawal to support U.S. Army operations in San Bernardino County

The BLM proposes to extend a public land withdrawal for continued military use and training at Fort Irwin National Training Center.
Colorado

BLM announces September 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Colorado

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Sept. 24, 2024, to offer one oil and gas parcel totaling 120 acres in Colorado.
Idaho

Shoshone Field Office seeks comment on proposed fees at campgrounds and boat ramps

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on a proposed business plan to collect fees and improve the visitor experience at three recreation sites managed by the Shoshone Field Office.
California, Central California DO

BLM selects Kay-Leigh Barnitz as new Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument manager

UKIAH, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management California and the Mendocino National Forest announce the selection of Kay-Leigh Barnitz as the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument manager. Her career in public service and natural resources spans more than 10 years. She now embraces the challenge of overseeing the management of 330,780 acres of public lands in a region stretching from Napa County to the mountains of the Mendocino National Forest north of Clear Lake.
Nevada

BLM issues final analysis for Libra Solar Project in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management has published the final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Libra Solar Project in Mineral and Lyon Counties, Nevada.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Lander FO

BLM concludes North Lander Complex wild horse gather

The gather was conducted to return the Complex to within its appropriate management level and to prevent further degradation of the range due to wild horse overpopulation.
California, Central California DO

BLM increases fire restrictions in Central California District due to high fire danger

The Bureau of Land Management is increasing fire restrictions and temporary target shooting limitations for BLM-managed public lands within the Central California District. Increased restrictions are in effect for the Central Coast Field Office, Mother Lode Field Office, and the Ukiah Field Office effective July 24, due to high fire danger. These increased restrictions are in addition to the initial fire restrictions issued by the field offices and the year-round statewide fire prevention order and will remain in effect until further notice.
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO, Tonopah FO

BLM seeks public input for seven solar projects in Nevada

Proposed projects could add up to 6.2 GW of clean energy to the grid, power 1.6 million homes
Arizona, Colorado River DO, Yuma FO

BLM seeks public input on the proposed Elisabeth Solar Project in Arizona

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment for the proposed Elisabeth Solar Project near Dateland in Yuma County.
National Office, Arizona, Nevada

Biden-Harris Administration advances clean energy projects on Western public lands with potential to power nearly 2 million homes

The Department of the Interior today announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is advancing nine solar projects on public lands that could potentially power nearly 2 million homes with clean energy.
Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM seeks input on protections for Coconino National Forest’s Oak Creek Canyon

The BLM is announcing a public comment period and a public meeting on a proposal from the U.S. Forest Service to protect more than 10,000 acres of land in the Coconino National Forest.
Alaska, Anchorage DO, Glennallen FO

BLM seeks public comment on Castner Glacier Recreation Area Management Plan and Environmental Assessment

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the draft environmental assessment (EA) for the Castner Glacier Recreation Area Management Plan (RAMP), kicking off a 30-day public comment period that ends August 18, 2024.
Idaho

Land Management Agencies to Implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Central Idaho

Land management agencies within the Payette Fire Restrictions Area will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, and will remain in effect until October 1, 2024.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Campfires prohibited across BLM’s Northwest Oregon District

Starting July 23, campfires will be prohibited on all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout the Northwest Oregon District.
California

BLM to host California Desert District Advisory Council meeting and field tour August 9-10

The Bureau of Land Management will host an in-person public meeting of the BLM California Desert District Advisory Council from 9 a.m.– 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, in the Monterey Bay Conference Room at South Point Hotel, 9777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89183. The meeting is open to the public with a public comment period scheduled at 9:30 a.m.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Bureau of Land Management issues emergency fire closure Lane County

Bureau of Land Management issues emergency fire closure in Northwest Oregon District due fires in Lane County
Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Challis FO, Salmon FO

Federal And State Agencies Implement Stage I Fire Restrictions In Central Idaho

The U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Lands, and Bureau of Land Management in east-central Idaho has set Stage 1 fire restrictions as of Friday, July 19, 2024.
Alaska

BLM to Open Fortymile Caribou Federal Subsistence Hunt on August 1

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office will open the Fortymile caribou federal subsistence hunt on August 1, with a harvest limit of two bull caribou.
Wyoming, Kemmerer FO

BLM seeks input on proposed infrastructure for Project West Trona Mine in Southwest Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on the environmental assessment of infrastructure with the proposed Project West Mine, which would be on private lands near Green River in Sweetwater County
Cedar City FO

Bidding Opens for BLM Commercial Pine Nut Gathering Permits

The BLM CCFO is now accepting sealed contract bids for commercial pine nut gathering permits on nine identified units within the Indian Peaks and Mountain Home ranges. Bids must be submitted by 2 p.m. on Aug. 2, 2024.
California

Veteran Land Management Leader Takes Role as BLM California State Director

Veteran land manager Joe Stout has been named the new BLM California State Director.
Wyoming

BLM seeks initial input for March 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

The BLM Wyoming State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 4 oil and gas parcels totaling 2,443.11 acres that may be included in a March 2025 lease sale in WY.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Worland FO, Cody FO, Lander FO

BLM Wind River/Bighorn Basin District issues fire restrictions

Fire restrictions go into effect July 19 on BLM-managed lands in the Wind River/Bighorn Basin District, which includes public lands within Big Horn, Fremont, Hot Springs, Johnson, Natrona, Park, Sheridan and Washakie counties.
Colorado

BLM proposes plan to conserve wildlife and manage oil and gas in Colorado

The Bureau of Land Management today announced proposed changes to existing BLM resource management plans to promote conservation of wildlife corridors and priority big game habitat on public lands in Colorado.