Press Releases

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Utah

BLM to conduct prescribed burn in Millard County

FILLMORE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District will conduct a prescribed burn on 62.5 acres of public lands, two miles east of the town of Gandy, in Mill

California

Volunteers welcome at Byers Pass Road trash cleanup

A large dumpster on a dirt road is filled with trash.

Idaho

BLM Artist-in-Residence to share artwork inspired by Idaho wilderness

BOISE, Idaho – An upcoming art exhibition and presentation sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management will highlight the unique landscape of southwest Idaho Wilderness from the perspective of the 2

Idaho

BLM Egin Lakes Campground closes for the season on Oct. 9

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Upper Snake Field Office will be closing the Egin Lakes Campground for the season beginning Oc

National Office

National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board to Meet in Grand Junction, Colorado

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management’s National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet Oct.

Colorado

BLM Issues Decision for Bull Mountain Unit Master Development Plan

MONTROSE, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Uncompahgre Field Office released the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Bull Mountain Unit Master Development Plan, providing direct

Oregon-Washington

Washington: BLM Advisory Committee to meet in Friday Harbor

SPOKANE, Wash.

Eastern States

BLM Eastern States to hold Online Oil and Gas Lease Sale December 14

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM ES) will hold its quarterly online oil and gas lease sale December 14, 2017.

National Office

#MakeYourSplash on a River Near You

WASHINGTON -- Today, federal agencies and non-profit river partners release the next video in the #FindYourWay series to celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rive

Nevada

Lund Community Turns Out for NPLD and Eagle Scout Service Project

ELY, Nev.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM opens public comment period on Environmental Assessment for March 2018 oil and gas lease sale

(BILLINGS, Mont.) –The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 30-day public comment period on an Environmental Assessment (EA) with an unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for 110 nomi

Nevada

Humboldt River Corridor Viewing Plaza and Exhibit Opening and Black Rock Desert Artist-in-Residence Program Reception

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. On October 7, 2017, two exciting family friendly events are happening at the Humboldt Museum in Winnemucca.

Wyoming

Winterizing water systems at Fontenelle Creek Campground

KEMMERER, Wyo.

Nevada

Fire Restrictions Lifted this weekend in Northern Nevada

Winnemucca, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management Battle Mountain District Office, Winnemucca District Office and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Santa Rosa Ranger Distr

National Office

BLM announces annual adjustment to drilling permit fee

WASHINGTON – As directed by Congress, the Bureau of Land Management will adjust the fee it charges to process oil and gas drilling permits on public and Indian lands for inflation, effective Oct.

Nevada

Indian Creek Reservoir Campground to close on October 9

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Utah

BLM Launches Public Scoping Period for Proposed Wild Horse Gather and Research Project

SALT LAKE CITY—The Bureau of Land Management Salt Lake Field Office is launching a 30-day public scoping period prior to beginning work on an environmental

Wyoming

BLM removes fire restrictions on public land in Natrona, Converse, Platte and Goshen counties

CASPER, Wyo. - Due to subsiding fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management is removing the fire restrictions for Natrona, Converse, Platte and Goshen counties on Sept. 29, 2017.

California

Maintenance scheduled for Amboy Crater access road

The sky changes color as the moon sets behind a crater formed of ash and cinders; lava rocks and shrubs sit at the base of the crater.

Montana-Dakotas

Missouri Breaks Monument Transportation Map available for hunters

(FORT BENTON, Mont.) – Hunters looking to feed their families or mount the next record-breaking trophy to their wall have their sights set on the heart of Montana.

Nevada

BLM Caliente Field Office Selling Christmas Tree-Cutting Permits

CALIENTE, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Caliente Field Office is making Christmas tree-cutting permits available to the public. Permits cost $4 each with a limit of 10 per purchaser.