Press Releases

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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.

Wyoming

Courtship, Wagons and Peace at the Trails Center

CASPER, Wyo - Death, chivalry and wagon packing will be the focus at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC)Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13, during three free interpretat

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

Washington: Public comment period open for mine expansion

Today, the BLM Spokane District posted the environmental assessment for the proposed Lane Mountain South mine expansion. The environmental assessment is now available for a 30-day public review and comment period.
Nevada

BLM concludes Marietta Wild Burro gather

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Nevada

BLM concludes Marietta Wild Burro gather

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Utah

The BLM welcomes Speed Week to Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats

SALT LAKE CITY—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office welcomes the Southern California Timing Association (SCTA) and Speed Week racers to the Bonneville Salt Fl

New Mexico

Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Event in Girard, Kan.

Norman, Okla. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Girard, Kan., on Aug. 25-26, 2017.

Wyoming

BLM to offer 45 parcels in December oil and gas lease sale

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Wyoming

BLM Cody releases analysis of bentonite mining expansion

CODY, Wyo.

National Office

Secretary Zinke Supports Acceptance of 3,595 Acres of Wilderness for Sportsmen's Access to Sabinoso Wilderness Area in New Mexico

WASHINGTON – Following a ​trip to New Mexico, Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced he and the Department - through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - intend to finalize the proce

Nevada

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Piper Peak Communication Link

Tonopah, Nev.

National Office, Idaho

Grazing to continue on parts of Craters of the Moon

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that livestock grazing will continue on BLM-managed portions of the Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho.  The decisi

Colorado

BLM lifts fire restrictions in northwest Colorado

CRAIG, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is lifting fire restrictions in the Little Snake and White River field offices in northwestern Colorado effective tomorrow, Aug. 9. 

Wyoming

BLM to Apply Magnesium Chloride to BLM Road 5201

PINDALE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Pinedale Field Office will be applying a magnesium chloride solution to BLM Road 5201, also known as Warren Bridge Road, on Aug. 16, 2017.

Oregon-Washington

North Bank Habitat Management Area Trailhead to Reopen

Roseburg, Ore.

Alaska

BLM Requests Nominations and Comments for NPR-A Oil & Gas Lease Sale

ANCHORAGE, AK— In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence and strong job creation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today published a

National Office

Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke Statement on Sage Grouse Report

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S.

Utah

BLM seeks public comment on proposed monitoring wells

MOAB, Utah — As part of its commitment to healthy and productive landscapes, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Moab Field Office is seeking public comments on an environmental

Utah

Bible Springs Complex wild horse gather set to begin

CEDAR CITY, Utah — As part of its mission to manage public lands for multiple uses, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be removing excess wild horses from area

National Office

Secretary Zinke Recommends No Modifications to Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S.