Press Releases
BLM Offers Internship Opportunity for Teachers
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is recruiting for its internship program called Teachers on the Public Lands (TPL).
BLM Offers Glimpse to the Dripping Springs History
On March 11, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a guided hike, featuring the “Characters of the Past” commemorating the colorful history of the Dripping Springs Natural Area.
BLM Resource Advisory Council meets in Butte March 16
(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Western Montana Resource Advisory Council will meet March 16 in Butte.
BLM Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council meets Mar. 9
CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council will meet Mar. 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
BLM Opens Nominations for Funding from the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act
Las Vegas – Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opened the nomination period for Round 17 project proposals funded under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLM
BLM Names Dana Wilson New Southwest Associate District Manager
MONTROSE, Colo. – In January, Dana Wilson was named the new Associate District Manager for the Bureau of Land Management’s Southwest District, based out of the Montrose Public Lands Center.
Prescribed Burn Planned in Dripping Springs Natural Area
On March 9, 2017, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is planning a prescribed burn at the Dripping Springs Natural Area (Natural Area) near Las Cruces, New Mexico.
BLM Issues Scoping on Wild Horse Gather
The Bureau of Land Management Rock Springs and Rawlins Field Offices are launching a 30-day public scoping period prior to preparing an environmental assessment on a proposed wild horse gather in t
WLCI Executive Committee Invites Public to Meeting
The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) Executive Committee (EC) will meet beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, and ending at 12:00 p.m.
BLM Completes Initial Environmental Review of Proposed Gold Bar Mine
BATTLE MOUNTAIN – Today the Bureau of Land Management released its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a proposed open-pit gold mine 30 miles northwest of Eureka, Nevada, which could cr
Colorado River permits go on sale
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo – Reservations for summer camping will be available online beginning today for the popular Ruby-Horsethief section of the Colorado River.
Prescribed Burn Planned in Otero County
On March 6-8, 2017, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is planning a prescribed burn within Otero County in southern New Mexico.
BLM Offers March Outdoor Events
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering three outdoor events in March that will take advantage of southern New Mexico’s weather and natural resources surrounding the Las Cruces area.
Battle Mountain District Request Public Comment on the Roadside Fuel Break Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
A final draft of the Roadside Fuel Break Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project Programmatic Environmental Assessment is now available for public review and comment. This project is intended to co
Coastal Oregon Resource Advisory Council to Meet
North Bend, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Coastal Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
BLM Seeking Public Comment on Building Replacement
ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management, Anchorage Field Office is seeking public comment on an Environmental Assessment of a proposal to replace an administrative building at the Campbell Tract
BLM Names New Leader in Utah State Office
SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today named Anita Bilbao to serve as BLM Utah Associate State Director, a key leadership position based in Salt Lake City.
Ryan Zinke Sworn In as 52nd Secretary of the Interior
Today, Ryan Zinke (pronounced Zink-EE) was confirmed and sworn in as the 52nd Secretary of the Interior.