Press Releases

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Utah

BLM hosts National Public Lands Day events

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management’s Cedar City Field Office is hosting two events on Sept.

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Fee Free on September 30

LAS VEGAS – Whether you drive, bike, run or walk, you may visit the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for free for National Public Lands Day.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming oil and gas lease sale nets more than $38 million

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

New Mexico

BLM seeks volunteers for cleanup on National Public Lands Day

FARMINGTON, NM ‒ On Sept.

Alaska

BLM approves road extension to support mining activity near Haines

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management Glennallen Field Office has approved Constantine North Inc.’s request to construct a road to access federal and state mining clai

Oregon-Washington

Campground Closing Dates for the BLM, Roseburg District

Roseburg, OR. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the 2017 closing dates for the Roseburg District campgrounds.

Utah

BLM Seeks Comments on Parcels Offered in March Oil and Gas Lease Sale

MOAB, Utah — In keeping with the Administration’s America First Energy Plan, the Bureau of Land Management today began a 30-day public comment on two environmental documents –

National Office

BLM Recognizes westerners with rangeland stewardship awards

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.

Wyoming

Rock Springs wild horse holding facility closed for upcoming gather

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management’s Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility will be closed from Sept. 22, 2017 through Jan.

Eastern States

BLM Eastern States oil and gas lease sale nets more than $200,000

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

Wyoming

BLM to begin Rock Springs wild horse gather

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.

National Office

BLM offers livestock operators increased flexibility through Outcome-Based Grazing Authorizations 

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management announced a new initiative today to provide grazing permit holders an unprecedented level of flexibility in the management of livestock while also pr

Montana-Dakotas

Pompeys Pillar to host Montana Tribes presentation

BILLINGS, Mont.  – Native American culture is a major part of Montana history, present day, and future.

Nevada

BLM Nevada Rangers Provide Hurricane Maria Relief

RENO, Nev.

Utah

BLM Hosts Jarvie Fest 2017

DUTCH JOHN, Utah — Join the Bureau of Land Management at the John Jarvie Historic Ranch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 14 to celebrate the annual Jarvie Fest.

Eastern States

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area celebrates National Public Lands Day

JUPITER, Fla. – The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse will join thousands of volunteers across the country to celebrate National Public Lands Day on September 30, 2017.

Oregon-Washington

National Public Lands Day at Rice Creek

ROSEBURG, Ore. – On Thursday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m.

Oregon-Washington

National Public Lands Day on the Rogue River

On September 30, the Bureau of Land Management will host a National Public Lands Day Rogue River clean up! Volunteers are needed from McGregor Park to Nugget Falls on the Rogue River.
Nevada

National Public Lands Day Event at Water Canyon Recreation Area

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – On Saturday, October 14, from 8:00 a.m.

Idaho

BLM seeks input on vegetative treatments at Gamlin Lake recreation area

SAGLE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management Coeur d’Alene Field Office has opened a 30-day public scoping period to collect feedback on proposed hazardous fuels and forest health imp

Idaho

Celebrate your public lands during BLM’s National Public Lands Day event

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho –Join us in celebrating your public lands during the Bureau of Land Management’s National Public Lands Day volunteer event in Coeur d’Alene on Thursday, Sept