Press Releases

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Nevada

Public input requested for proposed fee increases at Red Rock Canyon

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management requests public input on a proposed increase to amenity fees at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

Wyoming

BLM fighting wildfire at Encampment River

RAWLINS, Wyo.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Reminds Visitors to Plan Ahead for the Solar Eclipse

PORTLAND, Ore. – With hundreds of thousands of visitors traveling across Oregon to view the solar eclipse, Bureau of Land Management officials encourage visitors to plan a

Wyoming

BLM Kemmerer Field Office invites public to 2017 National Public Lands Day

KEMMERER, Wyo. – On Thursday, Aug.

California

"Mother Lode Epic" Competitive Mountain Bike Race to Cross Public Lands

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif.

Wyoming

BLM Rock Springs closes Red Creek Lizzie Spring Bridge for repairs

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.

National Office

Secretary Zinke Announces No Changes to Sand to Snow National Monument in California

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S.

Wyoming

Don’t be Left in the Dark: Eclipse-Themed Programs at the Trails Center

CASPER, Wyo. - Engage minds in the days leading to Casper’s once-in-a-lifetime event at The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) Thursday, Aug.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Vale District announces eclipse preparations

VALE, Ore.

Wyoming

BLM calls for fire safety during the 2017 solar eclipse

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – On Monday, Aug. 21, visitors to Wyoming public lands are encouraged to practice fire safety while traveling to and viewing the solar eclipse.

Wyoming

BLM partners with Mustang Heritage Foundation to host wild horse training challenge

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – On Aug. 26-27, the public is invited to come see the next Trainer Incentive Program challenge, where participants will showcase their skills in training wild horses.

Montana-Dakotas

Dillon BLM seeks comments on abandoned mine cleanup plan

(DILLON, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office is looking for public input on its proposal to eliminate physical safety hazards resulting from historic mining activity in the

Montana-Dakotas

BLM opens public scoping for March 2018 oil and gas lease sale

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opened a 15

New Mexico

BLM Offers Guided Hike for Prehistoric Trackways

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Increased Fire Restrictions Begin August 14

Salem, Ore.— Beginning at 12:01am on Monday, August 14, campfires and open source flames will be prohibited throughout the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s Cascades and U

Oregon-Washington

Updated Campfire Restrictions Within the Path of Totality

Portland, Ore. – On August 21, 2017 a total solar eclipse will cross the nation beginning on Oregon’s coast at about 9 a.m.

Wyoming

Get ready for the Wyoming Mustang Days competition!

DOUGLAS, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management invites past adopters and owners of wild horses to enter the 8th annual wild horse competition at Wyoming Mustang Days, Aug.

Idaho

High Fire danger increases across Idaho

Idaho – Several large wildfires— the majority of them human-caused— are currently burning across the state.

Wyoming

BLM updates fire restrictions on public lands throughout Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management is updating fire restrictions in several counties due to current conditions and in anticipation of the influx visitors for the Aug.