Press Releases
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BLM invites public to Idaho Resource Advisory Council summer meeting
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet on July 11, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mountain Time (MT) at the BLM Idaho State Office and virtually via Zoom. The public is invited.
BLM seeks input on proposed lease to expand Skyline Regional Park
The BLM is seeking public comment on a proposal from the City of Buckeye to lease approximately 640 acres of public land through the Recreation and Public Purposes Act to expand Skyline Regional Park.
Deer Springs Fire: Incident Update
KANAB, Utah — A local Color Country Interagency Incident Management Type-3 Team is responding to a 1,200-acre wildfire initially discovered at 1:02 PM today. For more information, see attached fact sheet.
BLM seeks input on proposed land transfer to Walker River Paiute
The Bureau of Land Management is taking public input on a proposal to transfer approximately 173 acres to the Walker River Paiute Tribe, to be held in trust by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
BLM to review proposal for Samantha Solar Project in Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management has received an application for the proposed Samantha Solar Development Project west of Ely in White Pine County and is initiating the environmental review of the project.
BLM seeks input for proposed Murdock Mountain Phosphate Exploration Project
The BLM is seeking public comment on the proposed Murdock Mountain Phosphate Exploration Project in Elko County.
BLM to begin wild horse gather in Wyoming’s White Mountain area
The Bureau of Land Management will begin a wild horse gather on or after Aug. 15, 2024, in southwest Wyoming’s White Mountain HMA. Approximately 586 wild horses will be gathered to bring the HMA down to low AML.
Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office under new leadership
The Bureau of Land Management is excited to announce Doug Mayes as the new head of its Royal Gorge Field Office.
Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site to Temporarily Close
The Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site, located in Mill City, Oregon, for hazard tree removal from July 8–10, 2024.
BLM seeks public input on proposed expansion of the Colado Mine Project in Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to expand the Colado Mine Project in Pershing County.
BLM releases proposed plan amendment supporting Gunnison sage-grouse recovery
The BLM has released the Gunnison Sage-Grouse Proposed RMP Amendment/Final EIS analyzing habitat management for eight Gunnison sage-grouse populations on BLM public lands across southwest Colorado and southeast Utah.
The BLM and USDA Forest Service to host Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee meeting
The BLM Monticello Field Office and USDA Manti-La Sal National Forest will host a field tour of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee.
Bureau of Land Management Treatments Prevent Wildfire From Spreading to Oregon Town
Last week, wildfire broke out on public lands near the community of La Pine, Oregon. Fortunately, decades of land treatments performed by the Bureau of Land Management helped stop the fire in its tracks.
Mustang Champions and the BLM announce upcoming event in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 11-13, 2024
Presented by the Mustang Champions, BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program, and Western Horseman, the “Mustang Challenge” is the richest national western discipline mustang competition. The event will take place on July 11-13, 2024 at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The total purse will be $125,000 with the Champion awarded $50,000.
Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2024 Blue Wing Complex Wild Horse and Burro Gather
On or about July 08, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management plans to begin a wild horse and burro gather on and around the Blue Wing Complex (Complex) located near Lovelock, Nev., using the helicopter-assisted method.
Fireworks Prohibited on BLM Lands in Montana and the Dakotas
Fireworks are strictly prohibited on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. These areas consist of multiple national monuments, recreation areas, campgrounds and more across Montana and the Dakotas.
BLM initiates environmental analysis of the Socorro Solar Energy Project
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input to inform development of an environmental assessment for the proposed Socorro Solar Energy project in southeastern La Paz County.
Dan Ben-Horin begins new role as BLM Uncompahgre Field Manager
Dan Ben-Horin begins in his new role as Field Manager for the Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office in BLM Colorado’s Southwest District.
Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment for a Land Use Plan Amendment and Non-Competitive Direct Sale of Public Land in Washakie County, Wyoming
TAG Western land sale, announcing 30-day protest period.
BLM seeks input for proposed carbon dioxide sequestration project in Wyoming
The comment period is open for a carbon sequestration project in SW Wyoming.
BLM Wyoming and City of Rawlins work to revitalize Rim Lake
In partnership with the City of Rawlins, BLM Wyoming helps to revitalize Rim Lake, a local recreation area approximately seven miles south of Rawlins.
BLM welcomes public comment on the draft Keysville Recreation Management Area Plan
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a draft Recreation Area Management Plan and associated environmental assessment for the Keysville Special Recreation Management Area near Lake Isabella, Kern County. Interested parties may submit written comments until Friday, Aug. 30.
Bureau of Land Management concludes the FY2024 Caliente Complex Bait and Water Trap Wild Horse Gather
The Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2024 Caliente Complex Bait and Water Trap Wild Horse Gather near Caliente, Nev., on June 29, 2024. The BLM gathered and removed 382 excess wild horses from public lands.
BLM seeks public input on land sale to Mesa County
The Bureau of Land Management is accepting public scoping comments on the proposed direct sale of a 31-acre isolated parcel of public land to Mesa County. The property is near Clifton, located between a portion of I-70 and the Grand Valley Canal, in Mesa County.
Central Oregon Public Lands Enter Stage 1 Public Use Fire Restrictions July 1
All campfires are banned on public lands outside of designated campgrounds in Central Oregon with exception of Deschutes National Forest Wilderness areas