Press Releases

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Utah

BLM and USFS issue preliminary decisions on large-scale grazing management project in northern Utah

The BLM and the Ogden Ranger District of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest (USFS) released the BLM’s Proposed Decision and USFS’s Draft Decision Notice for the Three Creeks Allotment Consolidation Project.
Eastern States

BLM Eastern States oil and gas lease sale nets over $1 million

WASHINGTON – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Eastern States quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted in competi

Colorado

BLM releases final environmental assessment on proposed King II coal mine lease modification near Hesperus

DOLORES, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management released the final Environmental Assessment and Decision Record for a lease modification for the King II coal mine near Hesper

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming oil and gas lease sale nets over $2.5 million

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Colorado

Firefighters to burn slash piles in Mesa County

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado

BLM offers firewood permits for ponderosa pine logs

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Tres Rios Field Office is offering firewood permits for ponderosa pine logs to the public following work to clear the Tri-State Generation and

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on proposed permit changes

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado

BLM seeks public comments on proposed gravel pit expansion near Durango

DURANGO, Colo. – As part of its commitment to support working landscapes across the West, the Bureau of Land Management’s Tres Rios Field Office is seeking public comments on its environmental

Colorado

Wildland firefighters hosting application help sessions

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on proposed Parkdale mineral sampling in Fremont County

CANON CITY, Colo. – As part of its commitment to healthy and productive landscapes, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on its draft environmental assessment to samp

Montana-Dakotas

Oil and gas lease auction brings in nearly $667,000

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – Bids on oil and gas leases in Montana brought in $666,900 in an online auction held December 11-12 by the Bureau of Land Management.

Nevada

BLM Nevada oil and gas lease sale nets $119,931.50

RENO, Nev.

Wyoming

Rock Springs wild horse holding facility reopening with winter adoption event

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility will reopen with a wild horse adoption event on Jan. 5-6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Nevada

BLM approves Sun Valley School Campus Project

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District has approved the Washoe County School District Sun Valley School Campus Project.

Nevada

2018 Wildland Firefighter Positions Now Open

RENO, Nev…  Wildland firefighting positions with Bureau of Land Management Nevada are open now through February. Below are the vacancy announcement numbers and deadlines to apply.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM offers reward for information on vandalism case

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Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Victorian Holiday Celebration at Yaquina Head 2017

Newport, Ore. – The Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area will host a Victorian Holiday Celebration starting at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 9.

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Come Explore Tidepools at Yaquina Head December 2017

Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area invites you to explore the tidepools at Cobble Beach.
Colorado

BLM Colorado to offer eight parcels in March oil and gas lease sale

DENVER – In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management will offer eight parcels totaling approximately 2,545 acres in La Pl

Colorado

BLM announces proposed $6-per-vehicle fee for Guffey Gorge area

CANON CITY, Colo.

Utah

Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center closes for the winter season

FILLMORE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center will close for the winter season from Dec. 9, 2017 to Feb.