Press Releases

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California, Northern California DO

Craftsman Eric Hollenbeck is featured at Headwaters celebration event

Eric Hollenbeck, a nationally renowned woodworking craftsman and lifelong resident of the California North Coast, will be the featured presenter in a storytelling event set for Wednesday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Headwaters Education Center within the Headwaters Forest Reserve.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM announces public meetings on planning effort for Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites the public to engage in the land use planning process by attending public meetings, in-person or virtual, to discuss the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument DRAFT Environmental Impact Statement/Resource Management Plan.
Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

Volunteers invited to clean up north rim of Snake River Canyon

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District staff, the Southern Idaho Off-Road Association, Magic Valley ATV riders and Jerome County will host a cleanup day for the north rim of the Snake River Canyon on Saturday, May 18
Colorado

BLM Colorado seeks input on Environmental Assessment for Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting public comments on a preliminary Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Residents of Northern Nevada urged to prepare for 2024 wildfire season

The agency is advising residents living Humboldt, Pershing, northern Washoe, and portions of Churchill and Lyon counties, to prepare their homes and property for the advent of wildfire season.
California, California Desert DO

BLM initiates seasonal fire and target shooting restrictions in California Desert District

The Bureau of Land Management has elevated its seasonal fire restrictions effective May 22 for public lands managed by the BLM California Desert District within Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial, southern Inyo, eastern Mono, San Diego, and eastern Kern counties. These restrictions will remain in effect until October 24 unless terminated sooner if conditions warrant.
Arizona, Phoenix DO, Arizona Strip DO, Arizona Strip FO, Colorado River DO, Kingman FO, Lake Havasu FO

BLM welcomes input on draft plans to modernize management of Arizona recreation sites

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on five draft recreation business plans that would modernize the way recreation fee sites across Arizona are managed.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

John Day River Boater's Guide available for 2024 river season

To create a better recreation experience, BLM officials at the Prineville District have released a new edition of the John Day River Boater’s Guide. The release comes just in time for 2024’s river season.
Wyoming

BLM awards contract for Wildcat Canyon drainage repair

Wildcat Canyon drainage repair is awarded a contract for an Inflation Reduction Act restoration project.
New Mexico

La BLM anuncia subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en Texas

La dependencia estatal de la Oficina de Administración de Tierras (BLM, sigla en inglés) en Nuevo México anunció hoy una subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas programada para el 15 de Augusto 2024, con el fin de ofrecer cuatro parcelas de petróleo y gas con un área total de 6971.72acres en Texas.
New Mexico

BLM announces August 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Texas

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for August 15, 2024, to offer four oil and gas parcels totaling 6971.72  acres in Texas.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM concluded the Red Rock HMA Wild Horse and Burro bait and water gather operation

The Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2024 Red Rock Herd Management Area Wild Horse and Burro bait and water gather near Las Vegas, Nev., on May 11, 2024.
Montana-Dakotas

BLM to chipseal Johnsrud-McNamara Road along Blackfoot River this month

MISSOULA, Mont. — The popular Johnsrud-McNamara Road, which follows the sinuous curves of the Blackfoot River 18 miles east of Missoula, will get a fresh layer of chipseal this month before the start of the busy summer season on the river.
Utah

BLM to begin closure at Calf Creek Recreation Site for GSENM improvements

BLM to begin closure at Calf Creek Recreation Site for GSENM improvements. Short-term closures expected in July, August.
Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

Garnet Ghost Town entrance fee raised for first time in nearly two decades

Visitors who explore Montana history at Garnet Ghost Town east of Missoula will pay a higher entrance fee starting this summer, marking the first time the Bureau of Land Management has raised the price in nearly 20 years.
Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks public comment for October 2024 North Dakota oil and gas lease sale

The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on 20 oil and gas parcels totaling 3,173 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in North Dakota.
Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

BLM fuelwood permits for south central Idaho now available online

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office is selling this year’s personal use fuelwood cutting permits both online and in-person.
Pinedale FO

BLM to conduct prescribed fires in Sublette and Lincoln Counties

BLM fire crews will conduct prescribed fire operations west of La Barge, Wyoming between mid-May and July as part of a multi-year project. Fire operations will begin only when conditions are favorable for a safe and effective burn on public lands managed by the Pinedale Field Office.
Utah, Color Country DO, Richfield FO

BLM seeks input for Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge Travel Management Plan

Today, the BLM released preliminary travel network alternatives for the Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge Travel Management Plan.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO, Black Rock FO

Black Rock Field Office Hosts 2024 National Trails Day Event with Partner Groups

In celebration of National Trails Day, the Black Rock Field Office, in cooperation with Friends of Nevada Wilderness (FNW), Stewards of Black Rock Desert (SBRD) and Friends of Black Rock-High Rock (FBRHR), is hosting a National Trails Day event in the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area (NCA).
Arizona, Phoenix DO, Lower Sonoran FO

BLM seeks input on proposed Sonoran Desert National Monument grazing plan

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a land use planning proposal regarding livestock grazing within the Sonoran Desert National Monument.
Arizona, Arizona Strip DO, Arizona Strip FO

BLM Arizona Strip District fire crews contain Black Fire off Interstate 15

The Arizona Strip District fire crews responded to the Black Fire off the Interstate 15.
Utah, Color Country DO

BLM, FWS seek public input on Northern Corridor Alternatives in Utah

The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today issued the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed 4-lane Northern Corridor highway in southern Utah.