Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Plan Ahead for Oregon Eclipse Viewing

Salem, Ore.

Nevada

Nevada One Less Spark One Less Wildfire Campaign Goes on the Road

RENO, Nev. —  The interagency Nevada wildfire awareness team is bringing the One Less Spark One Less Wildfire message to the communities of northern Nevada.

National Office

BLM Proposes to Rescind Rule on Hydraulic Fracturing

As part of President Trump’s goal to reduce the burden of Federal regulations that hinder economic growth and energy development, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced in the Federal

Eastern States

BLM-Eastern States adopts wild horses and burros into hundreds of homes in eastern U.S.

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States announced today that from April-June 2017, over 200 wild horses or burros have been placed into private homes with an additional 50 animals

Wyoming

BLM to Offer 89 Parcels in the Wind River/Bighorn Basin District First Quarter 2018 Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale

In its ongoing effort to provide opportunities for responsible energy development, support the creation of jobs, and facilitate positive economic impacts to local communities, the Bureau of Land Ma

Colorado

Local volunteers lead garden tour at Anasazi Heritage Center

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Anasazi Heritage Center will offer a free tour of its native plant beds and garden seminar on Saturday, Aug.

Wyoming

BLM to Offer 83 Parcels in the High Plains District First Quarter 2018 Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale

In its ongoing effort to provide opportunities for responsible energy development, support the creation of jobs, and facilitate positive economic impacts to local communities, the Bureau of Land Ma

Colorado

BLM evaluating coal proposal near Hayden

CRAIG, Colo.

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Limited Access at Sandy Ridge Recreation Site July 2017

Salem, Ore.

Nevada

Caliente Teen Selects BLM for Eagle Scout Project

CALIENTE, Nev.--When it came to selecting his Eagle Scout project, Troop 516 Boy Scout Chance Christensen turned to the Bureau of Land Management’s Caliente Field Office.

California

BLM Ukiah Field Office Temporary Closure

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Arizona

BLM extends public scoping period for Skull Valley mining operation in Yavapai County

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management's Hassayampa Field Office, will extend the public comment period for the initial scoping process for the Kirkland Mining Company p

Wyoming

BLM Places Partial Fire Restrictions in Natrona, Converse, Platte and Goshen Counties

Partial fire restrictions on public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Wyoming’s Natrona, Converse, Platte and Goshen counties will begin July 21 due to dry conditions and high

Colorado

BLM extends public comment period on proposed oil development plan near Grand Junction

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. –In response to public requests, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is extending the comment period for the Fram Whitewater project for 30 days.

Utah

BLM and Partners to Host Archaeological Excavation Project in Nine Mile Canyon

PRICE, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office and Arizona State University Center for Sustainable Tourism are teaming up to offer an exciting, family-friendly, hands

Oregon-Washington

BLM works with Partners to Develop Crooked River Ranch Emergency Exit

Terrebonne, Ore.

Idaho

BLM urges caution, wildfire prevention during August solar eclipse

Idaho Falls, ID – The allure of a solar eclipse will attract many visitors to Idaho during the driest time of the year.

Wyoming

National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Invites Families for a Weekend Full of Fun

CASPER, Wyo. – This weekend, join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) as they discuss wounds of the past and honor a Wyoming soldier who served in WWI.

New Mexico

Fourth Annual Helium Auction Generates Nearly $60 Million

Meeting the vital needs of American families, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conducted its fourth annual auction of Federal crude helium at the Amarillo Field Office, under the terms of the He