Press Releases

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National Office

From the front line to the fireline: Veterans train to fight wildland fire

WASHINGTON – Military veterans will prepare to transfer the skills and teamwork they honed in the military to the field of wildland firefighting, as they participate in an intensive training event

New Mexico

Haystack Mountain OHV Area closes temporarily for national motorcycle trials event

ROSWELL, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management’s Haystack Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle Area will be closed from 1 p.m. on April 18, to 5 p.m.

Wyoming

BLM Cody releases analysis of bentonite mining expansion

CODY, Wyo. – As part of its commitment to serve local communities through the management of sustainable, working public lands, the Bureau of Land Management has analyzed a proposed

Montana-Dakotas

Butte BLM completes analysis of Marysville Landscape Restoration Plan

(BUTTE, Mont.) – Timber harvests, vegetation treatments, and prescribed burns are on the horizon for public lands near Marysville, Mont., actions which are part of a recently-completed environmenta

Arizona

Two public meetings scheduled for the draft Buckeye Hills Travel Management Plan

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Lower Sonoran Field Office will hold two public meetings in mid-April to gather public input on the draft

California

Join the BLM for Alabama Hills "Stewardship" Day!

LONE PINE, Calif.

New Mexico

BLM Outdoor Events for April

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On April 7, 14 and 21, the Bureau of Land Management is sponsoring three events, highlighting the archaeological, biological and paleontological features of public land.

Arizona

BLM publishes baseline studies for proposed mine in Yavapai County

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Hassayampa Field Office has released a series of baseline studies as part of the development of the Environmental Asse

Alaska

BLM Alaska seeks public input on Campbell Tract Educational Activities Environmental Assessment

The Bureau of Land Management Anchorage Field Office is seeking public input as it prepares an Environmental Assessment of educational activities on the BLM Campbell Tract in Anchorage. 
Idaho

Trainers Unite this Weekend

BOISE, Idaho – Preparations for the second annual Mustang Mania Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) Challenge are underway as 44 approved trainers will pick up their mustangs April 6-7, 2018,&nbsp

Utah

BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council to meet in Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced it will hold a meeting of the Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC)/Recreation Resource Advisory Counci

Wyoming

BLM hosts public meeting on the Continental Divide-Creston Natural Gas Development Project

Rawlins, Wyo. – In keeping with its priority to be a good neighbor by supporting working public lands, the BLM will host a public meeting on the Continental Divide-Creston Natural Gas Develo

Idaho

BLM seeks 2018 Artist-in-Residence for the South Fork of the Snake River

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce an opportunity to be the first Artist-in-Residence for the South Fork of the Snake River.

Colorado

BLM Grand Junction Field Office celebrates four new trails in Bangs Canyon

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office and its partners invite the public to a ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly constructed Thir

Montana-Dakotas

BLM opens public comment period for September lease sale

(Billings, Mont.) – In continuing efforts to promote America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has opened a 15-day public comment period for nominated oil and gas leas

Idaho

BLM seeks volunteers for trash cleanup

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is organizing a large-scale trash cleanup of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA), and is calling for volunteers

Montana-Dakotas

BLM to conduct burn on Fort Meade Rec Area

Montana Dakotas Firefighters
BLM photo by Mark
Montana-Dakotas

BLM Artifact Roadshows mark Montana Archaeology Month

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – Bring your favorite fossil, rock, artifact or relic to any of the upcoming Artifact Roadshows in Miles City or Ekalaka and see if a professional can help answer your ques

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Explore More! Dig Deep into Nature at the Table Rocks

Joint Announcement
The Nature Conservancy

Idaho

BLM begins targeted grazing effort to reduce cheatgrass along Owyhee Front

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management has begun implementing an experimental targeted grazing project aimed at reducing fuels and associated fire risk and protecting rehabilitation efforts w

Arizona

Lower Colorado River Travel Management Plan public scoping period extended through April 30.

Yuma, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Yuma Field Office Lower Colorado River (LCR) Travel Management Plan (TMP) public scoping period has been extended until April 30.&

California

BLM seeks public comment on proposed communication site in San Bernardino County

MORENO VALLEY, Calif.

Nevada

BLM announces Black Rock Rendezvous special event

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.