Press Releases

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Nevada

Lund Community Turns Out for NPLD and Eagle Scout Service Project

ELY, Nev.

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.

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.

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.

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

Nevada

Indian Creek Reservoir Campground to close on October 9

CARSON CITY, Nev.

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

Utah

BLM lifts West Desert fire restrictions

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management is lifting fire restrictions on campfires, smoking, and cutting or welding in Box Elder, Rich, Tooele, Salt Lake, and Utah Counties effective

Nevada

Herbicide treatment to begin next week on public lands burned in 2005/2006

LAS VEGAS – On October 2, the next step in one of the largest efforts to restore burned areas in the Mojave Desert will commence as herbicide treatments begin on four areas of publ

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.

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.

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

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

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Parking improvements underway at Sandy Ridge Trailhead 2017

SALEM, OR – The Bureau of Land Management Northwest Oregon District will be expanding the parking area at Sandy Ridge Trailhead, including cons

Nevada

A Modern Journey on the Trail: The California Trail Interpretive Center Announces October programs

ELKO, Nev. – Learn about a modern day journey on the Trail at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

New Mexico

23rd Annual Wild Horse and Burro Expo Henderson, Texas

HENDERSON, TX.

Oregon-Washington

Emergency Closure of Public Lands Reduced to Horse Prairie Fire Perimeter in Douglas County

Roseburg, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management, Roseburg District is issuing a revised emergency closure of public lands in Douglas County, Oregon.

National Office

BLM recreation and visitor sites free on Sept. 30

California

BLM lifting fire restrictions for lands managed by Eagle Lake, Applegate field offices

SUSANVILLE, Calif. -- With the return of cooler weather and reduced wildfire dangers, the Bureau of Land Management will rescind fire restrictions on public lands managed by t

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive hours change October 1

LAS VEGAS – The 13-mile Scenic Drive at Red Rock Canyon will be open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. starting October 1.