Press Releases

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Press Releases by region.
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Nevada

Dry Gulch Fire Grows to 64,000 Acres with 50% Containment

Update on July 8, 2017 that the Dry Gulch Fire Grows to 64,000 Acres with 50% Containment.
Oregon-Washington

Industrial Fire Precaution Level and Fire Danger on the Rise

HINES, Ore.

Montana-Dakotas

Stage I fire restrictions in Garfield, Big Horn, and Carter Counties

BLM Fire Photo
All state and federal lands in Garf
Montana-Dakotas

BLM focus groups to discuss recreation in Granite, Missoula, Powell counties

BLM MTDAKs Focus Group
Missoula Field Mana
Colorado

Fire restrictions begin Friday, July 7, for BLM lands in White River Field Office

MEEKER, Colo. – On Friday, July 7, the White River Field Office will implement Stage 1 fire restrictions for all BLM-administered public lands within the field office.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Fire Prevention Order temporarily closes North Hills area to shooting

North Hills Area
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Nevada

Dry Gulch Fire Grows to 45,000 Acres with 10% Containment

Update for July 7, 2017 Dry Gulch Fire Grows to 45,000 Acres with 10% Containment.
New Mexico

Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Event in Poteau, Oklahoma

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Poteau, Oklahoma, July 28-29, 2017.

Wyoming

BLM Releases Draft Environmental Analysis for Natural Gas Project in Wyoming

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

BLM Closes Taylor Highway Campground due to Bear Activity

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Recent bear incidents at the Walker Fork Campground have prompted the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to temporarily close the campground, located at mile

Colorado

Peekaboo fire grows to 8,000 acres

CRAIG, Colo.

Nevada

Update on three fires still burning in northern Nevada

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Truckee Fire started on July 3, at approximately 6:30 a.m., and is located 10 miles north of Fernley, NV, in Washoe County.

Wyoming

BLM Rock Springs Approves Black Butte Coal Lease Modification

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. - Today the BLM Wyoming Rock Springs Field Office approved a coal lease modification for Black Butte Coal Company, allowing the mining of approximately 9.2 million tons of coal.

Colorado

Peekaboo Fire grows to 4,200 acres

CRAIG, Colo.

Alaska

BLM Campbell Creek Science Center program July 13 celebrates native plants and noted plant expert, Verna Pratt

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Join the BLM Campbell Creek Science Center and Alaska Native Plant Society on Thursday, July 13 at 6:00 pm for an evening celebrating native plants and the life of Verna Pratt.

California

Artists, Photographers to Exhibit Outdoor Works at BLM Reception

A large oak tree among spring grassesREDDING, Calif.

Colorado

Peekaboo fire grows to 1,800 acres

CRAIG, Colo.

National Office

BLM Requests Input for Future Planning Efforts and Environmental Reviews

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is requesting ideas and input on how the agency can make its land use planning procedures and environmental reviews timelier

Oregon-Washington

BLM to Introduce New Partnership Approach to Wild Horse Management at Open House Event

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – Lakeview Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has engaged in a public-private partnership to implement a three-prong strategy for wild horse herd management.

Colorado

BLM Uncompahgre Field Office to Implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Montrose, Colo.