Press Releases

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Wyoming

BLM Issues Draft Environmental Assessment on Wild Horse Gather

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.Today the Bureau of Land Management released its draft environmental assessment for a proposed wild horse gather in southwest Wyoming and is s

Montana-Dakotas

Oil and gas lease sale EA public comment period begins

(MILES CITY, Mont.) –The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 30-day public comment period on an Environmental Assessment with an unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact for 204 nominated oil a

Oregon-Washington

Medford Opens Two New Trails

Southern Ore.

Wyoming

BLM Implements Burning Restrictions in Albany County

The Bureau of Land Management Rawlins Field Office is implementing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for all BLM-administered lands within Albany County beginning July 11, 2017.

National Office

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s Statement on the End of the Monuments Review Public Comment Period

On Monday, July 10, the formal public comment period closed for the review of national monuments.

Colorado

Containment Increases on the East Rim Fire

DOLORES, Colo.

National Office

BLM invites public to a free off-range pasture tour in Oklahoma

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting two free tours on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at a wild horse off-range pasture in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Wyoming

National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Invites the Public to a Weekend of Events

CASPER, Wyo. – Join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center for an exciting weekend filled with events that takes you back to the past.

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
Safety First: The BLM has
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.