Press Releases

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California

BLM announces public land closure in area of Pawnee Fire in Lake County

UKIAH, Calif. – Public lands in the Indian Valley and Walker Ridge areas along the Lake-Colusa county line are temporarily closed to public access because of dangers imposed by a wildfire.

Nevada

Numerous Resources Respond to the Rocky Fire

LOVELOCK, Nev. – The Rocky Fire started just after 7:15 p.m. on June 23, 20 miles north of Lovelock.

Nevada

Mop-up efforts underway on the Rocky Fire

Wyoming

Hikers celebrate 50th anniversary of National Trails System

CODY, Wyo. – Community members and Bureau of Land Management staff recently enjoyed a National Trails Day hike on the Four Bear Trail in the North Fork of the Shoshone River corridor.

Wyoming

BLM Rock Springs Chapel Canyon Road washed out

The Bureau of Land Management Rock Springs Field Office regrets to inform the public that a section of the Chapel Canyon road in Sublette County has washed out.

Arizona

BLM seeks input on proposed Arizona Strip Resource Management Plan amendment

The Bureau of Land Management is accepting the public’s input on a proposal to amend the Arizona Strip Resource Management Plan.
Nevada

BLM to conduct wild horse gather in northeastern Nevada

ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Elko District, Wells Field Office will begin a wild horse water and bait trap gather on or about June 25.  Corrals will be placed n

Utah

Celebrate America’s mustangs on a trail ride through the Conger Wild Horse Herd Management Area

Delta, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management Utah’s Wild Horse and Burro Team will host a trail ride onJune 29, 2018, through the

National Office, New Mexico

BLM announces auction and sale of federally owned helium for 2019 delivery

Amarillo, Texas – The Bureau of Land Management’s Federal Helium Program is planning an auction and sale of federally owned crude helium for delivery beginning in fiscal yea
Montana-Dakotas

High waters on the Missouri River close campgrounds

(LEWISTOWN, Mont.) – The rising water of the Missouri River has caused the closure of two campgrounds in the Upper Missouri River Breaks area.   

National Office, Wyoming

BLM releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for major Wyoming natural gas project

The Bureau of Land Management in Wyoming has taken the next step in providing responsible energy development on America’s public lands by releasing the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) f

Wyoming

Youth Learn Leatherworking at the Trails Center

CASPER, Wyo.

Idaho

Time to get outside in central Idaho!

CHALLIS, Idaho— All the BLM Challis Field Office campgrounds are officially open for the summer 2018 season. There are many beautiful areas to choose from including the very popular Joe T.

Montana-Dakotas

Kipp water system shutting off for upgrade

James Kipp Rec Area
James Kipp Recreation Area
Nevada

Four local teachers selected for Teachers on Public Lands program

LAS VEGAS – Four teachers from the Clark County School District were selected to participate in BLM’s Teachers on Public Lands program.

National Office

BLM seeks bids for new public off-range pastures for wild horses and burros

The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it is seeking proposals for new public off-range pastures that provide a free-roaming environment for wild horses removed from Western public land

Wyoming

Pony Express Re-ride Races through National Historic Trails Center

CASPER Wyo.- The 38th annual re-ride of the Pony Express National Historic Trail will pass through Casper on Tuesday, June 26, at approxim

Idaho

Cove Recreation Site upgrades potable water supply

The Bureau of Land Management announced today that water system improvements to the Cove Recreation Site campground are expected to begin July 9

Montana-Dakotas

Crooked Creek/Musselshell Breaks Travel Management Plan public comments sought

(LEWISTOWN, Mont.) – Help from the public is being sought for the development of the draft Crooked Creek/Musselshell Breaks Travel Management Plan and Environmental Assessment.

Nevada

BLM Publishes Notice of Intent for the Initiation of an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Burning Man Event 10-year Special Recreation Permit

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is asking for public comment on the proposed activities related to a 10-year Special Recreation Permit (SRP) for the Burning Man Event.

Colorado

BLM Approves Palisade Plunge Trail

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office approved the “Palisade Plunge,” a new 32-mile single-track trail descending nearl

Alaska

BLM offers reward for information leading to return of stolen mammoth tusk

The Bureau of Land Management’s Office of Law Enforcement is asking for the public’s help in locating a stolen mammoth tusk.