Press Releases
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BLM Resource Advisory Council meets June 5-6 in Arcata
ARCATA, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management Northern California District Resource Advisory Council will consider a wide range of natural resources topics, when it meets for a field tour and business meeting, Wednesday and Thursday, June 5-6, at the BLM Arcata Field Office, 1695 Heindon Road, in Arcata.
Annual campfire restrictions to start on BLM rivers in Central Oregon
On June 1 on some BLM-administered lands in central Oregon, campfires will be prohibited along portions of the Crooked, Deschutes, John Day and White rivers, as well as Lake Billy Chinook and Lake Simtustus.
Inyo National Forest, BLM seek input on proposed removal of wild horses outside Montgomery Pass Wild Horse Territory
Inyo National Forest, in coordination with the Bureau of Land Management, is seeking public comment on a preliminary Environmental Assessment to consider removal of wild horses outside of the Montgomery Pass Wild Horse Territory in Mono County. The comment period opens today and is expected to close June 26, 2024.
BLM seeks input for off-highway vehicle travel plan in southeastern Utah
The BLM is seeking public comments for the development of a draft environmental assessment to consider preliminary travel network alternatives on public lands near the Dolores River in southeastern Utah.
June wild horse and burro adoption events in Wyoming
BLM WY kicks-off summer with four wild horse and burro adoptions in June. Untrained animals will be offered to qualified adopters for a $125 minimum fee. Events to be held June 1, 8, 8 and 21.
Vandalism on Winnemucca Mountain is under investigation 2024
Vandalism to Winnemucca Mountain occurred approximately May 12, 2024, and is currently under investigation.
Fire restrictions protect Pacific Northwest communities, BLM announces
On May 24, fire restrictions will go into effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.
BLM issues analysis for proposed gold mine expansion in eastern Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management has issued its final environmental impact statement (EIS) analyzing the potential effect of the proposed expansion of the Bald Mountain gold mine in eastern Nevada.
BLM seeks public input on proposed Lisbon Valley Copper Mine expansion
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments and information to inform the development of an environmental impact statement evaluating a proposal to expand mining operations at the Lisbon Valley Copper Mine.
Department of the Interior safeguards Guadalupe Cave Resource Protection Area
The Bureau of Land Management today announced a Public Land Order to protect 28,513 acres of U.S. Department of Agriculture National Forest System lands at the Guadalupe Cave Resource Protection Area in Lincoln National Forest.
Black Rock Station will be open to the public
The Black Rock Station will be reopening to visitors starting Memorial Day weekend through August 11, 2024.
Public invited to comment on Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry building replacement
The BLM Price Field Office today initiates a 15-day scoping comment period to gather public input on the Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry (CLDQ) building replacement project.
Road closure notice: Rim Lake Road off state highway 71
Due to elevated water levels at Rim Lake, Rim Lake Road off state highway 71 has been closed until further notice. For public safety, motorized travel is not authorized through this area.
BLM office moves to Port of Tillamook Bay
BLM leaders announced that the Tillamook Field Office will be moving June 3rd. The BLM’s lease at the current facility will expire in June, and the Field Office will relocate to the Port of Tillamook Bay.
Be careful with fire this Memorial Day
BLM is reminding people to be careful with fire while out recreating on public lands this Memorial Day weekend.
BLM announces July 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota
The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for July 16, 2024, to offer 27 oil and gas parcels totaling 5,574 acres in Montana and North Dakota.
BLM lifts fire restrictions for Crook, Niobrara and Weston Counties
The Bureau of Land Management has lifted fire restrictions for BLM-administered public lands in Crook, Niobrara, and Weston counties. The BLM joins county partners in rescinding restrictions following recent and expected precipitation that has reduced fire danger in northeastern Wyoming.
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center reopening May 24, BLM announces
Pioneers of all ages and backgrounds are invited to celebrate the May 24 reopening of the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker City, Ore.
Bizz Johnson Trail shuttle service begins June 1, National Trails Day
Summer bus shuttle service on the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail begins Saturday, June 1, in conjunction with National Trails Day, and will continue every Saturday through the summer and early fall.
BLM Klamath Falls Field Office Opens Gerber in Time for Memorial Day Weekend
The Bureau of Land Management’s Klamath Falls Field Office is announcing the opening of the Gerber Campground in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
BLM issues Three Peaks management decision
To meet recently updated guidelines, more than 30 miles of travel routes designated.
BLM Bakersfield Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is issuing seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Bakersfield Field Office effective Monday, May 20, due to dry conditions and high wildland fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round statewide fire prevention order. This seasonal fire order will remain in effect until further notice.
BLM Central Coast Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions
MARINA, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is issuing seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Central Coast Field Office effective Monday, May 20, due to dry conditions and wildland fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round statewide fire prevention order, and the permanent fire restrictions in place at the Fort Ord National Monument and Cotoni-Coast Dairies. This seasonal fire order will remain in effect until further notice.
BLM proposes amendment to Miles City Field Office Management plan
BLM issued a final supplemental environmental impact statement and proposed amendment to its Miles City Field Office land use plan.
BLM proposes amendment to Buffalo Field Office Management plan
The BLM has issued a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement & proposed amendment to its Buffalo Field Office land use plan. Release of the final SEIS & proposed amendment opens a 30-day public protest period.