Press Releases

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Idaho

Public meetings set for BLM fuel breaks and restoration environmental impact statements

BOISE, Idaho– The Bureau of Land Management will hold 15 public meetings in six western states to identify issues and receive public comments.  The purpose of these meetings is to gather

Utah

Bible Springs Complex wild horse gather set to begin

CEDAR CITY, UtahAs part of its mission to manage public lands for multiple uses, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be removing excess wild horses from

Wyoming

BLM Cody releases analysis of bentonite mining plan of operations

CODY, Wyo.

Nevada

BLM Issues Decision on Environmental Assessment for Phase III McGinness Hills Geothermal Project, Lander County

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Mount Lewis Field Office, has completed its analysis of Ormat Inc.’s proposal for an expansion to their McGinness Hills Geothermal Facility.

California

Public meeting set for BLM fuel breaks and restoration environmental impact statements

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Montana-Dakotas

BLM to Hold Public Hearing on the use of Motorized Vehicles to Manage Wild Horses and Burros

(Billings, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct a public hearing to discuss the use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in the monitoring and management of wild horses and burro

Idaho

BLM sets hearing on use of helicopters and motorized vehicles for wild horse management

CHALLIS, IDAHO – The Idaho Bureau of Land Management invites the public to submit comments as part of a statewide hearing regarding motor vehicle and helicopter use in wild horse management operati

Montana-Dakotas

Pile burns planned for Lake Bowdoin Area

(MALTA, Mont.) – Columns of smoke may soon be seen rising from the Lake Bowdoin vicinity.

National Office

BLM seeks public input in planning process for Grand Staircase-Escalante region

WASHINGTON—On Dec.

National Office

BLM seeks public input in planning process for Bears Ears National Monument

WASHINGTON— On Dec.

Idaho

BLM Advisory Council to meet in January

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management today announced it will hold a meeting of the Boise District Resource Advisory Council, demonstrating that partnerships and inclusion are vital to manag

California

Rice Canyon OHV Area improvements to begin this month

A motorcycle rider (Tara Alexander/BLM)SUSANVIL

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Fee Free on Monday

LAS VEGAS – Whether you drive, bike, run or walk, you may visit the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for free on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Colorado

BLM expands Phil’s World Trail System near Cortez

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office released a decision today to expand Phil’s World, a nationally recognized mountain bike trail system six

National Office

BLM waives most day use fees in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

WASHINGTON – In order to increase recreational access to public land, the Bureau of Land Management will waive recreation-related fees for visitors to public lands on Martin Luther King, Jr.

California

BLM Seeks Public Input for OHV Grant Proposals

Off-highway Vehicle (BLM Photo)MOR

New Mexico

BLM offers guided hike to Prehistoric Trackways

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On Jan.

Idaho

2018 South Hills seasonal road closure to begin soon

BURLEY, Idaho -- The Burley Bureau of Land Management Field Office will implement a seasonal road closure Jan.

Nevada

BLM Approves Production Well for San Emidio Geothermal Facility

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.

New Mexico

Prescribed Burns Planned in Lincoln County

ROSWELL, N.M.