Press Releases

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Utah

BLM seeks comments on parcels offered in December 2018 oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management today began a 15-day scoping period for the National Environ

Idaho

North Butte Fire caused by exploding target

MENAN, Idaho – Investigators determined the July 15th North Butte Fire was caused by shooters illegally using exploding targets.

Idaho

Highway 33 Fire caused by boat trailer

HOWE, Idaho – The Highway 33 Fire started July 12, 2018 at approximately 9:30 a.m. burning a total of 77 acres on BLM and I

Oregon-Washington

BLM Issues Fire Restrictions Order in Eastern Washington

Spokane, WA –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District is committed to keeping public landscapes healthy and productive.

Nevada

Type 3 Team Turning Over Martin to Local Agencies

PARADISE VALLEY, Nev. –As of 8 a.m. on Tuesday July 17, the Type 3 Team on the west part of the Martin Fire will be turning over control to the local agencies.

Nevada

Red Flag warning in affect today

PARADISE VALLEY, Nev. –A Red Flag warning has been issued and is in effect today until 5 p.m. Monday July, 16.

Nevada

Martin Fire 95% Contained

As of 6 a.m. Saturday, July 14 the west portion of the Martin fire transitioned from a type 2 to a type 3 organization.

New Mexico

BLM Albuquerque District lifts fire restrictions

Albuquerque, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Albuquerque District Office rescinded fire restrictions effective July 13, 2018, at 8 a.m.

Utah

BLM seeks public comment for IACX Energy Project environmental assessment

PRICE, Utah –The Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment for the IACX Energy Project, which proposes to drill one

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on the MK Tunnel Environmental Assessment

PRICE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management, Price Field Office has developed an Environmental Assessment (EA) to address public safety concerns at the Morrison Knudsen (MK) T

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on parking lot expansion at Sand Canyon and Rock Creek trailheads

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment that considers expanding parking areas at the Sa

Arizona

BLM lifts fire restrictions for Phoenix and Colorado River Districts

PHOENIX – Effective Friday, Friday, July 13 at 8 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will lift all fire restrictions for public lands administered by the Phoenix District and

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks comments on Gemini Solar Project near Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS -The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comments on the proposed Gemini Solar Project in Clark County, Nevada.

Alaska, Anchorage DO

BLM Alaska seeks public input on Alphabet Hills Trail Streambank Restoration

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is taking public comments on the Environmental Assessment for a project to restore a streambank crossing on the Alphabet Hills Trail.
Oregon-Washington

Temporary Closures at Wildwood Recreation Site

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

Nevada

BLM Concludes the Outside Goshute HMA Wild Horse Gather

ELKO, Nev.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers and National Trails Act!

Joint Announcement
USDA Forest Service - Umpqua National Forest
Bureau of Land Management - Roseburg District

Wyoming

Terek Fire Update July 11, 2018

WORLAND, Wyoming – The Terek Fire is now 85 percent contained.

Utah

BLM releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Alton Coal tract

KANAB, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Alton Coal Tract Lease by Application for federal coal resources

Utah

BLM begins emergency water trap gather of wild horses on Cedar Mountain HMA

SALT LAKE CITY— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office will begin an emergency wild horse gather in the Cedar Mountain Herd Management Area (HMA), located