Press Releases

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Idaho

BLM Seeks Public Input on Travel Plan Analyses around Birds of Prey NCA

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is announcing it is preparing an environmental assessment for a travel management plan that will encompass public lands within and around the west half

Alaska

BLM Alaska to Analyze Proposed All-Season Industrial Access Road to Mineral Resources in the Ambler Mining District in Kobuk Valley

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today opened a 90-day public scoping period on a proposed 211-mile controlled industrial access road in the southern foothills of the Brooks Range.
Montana-Dakotas

Missouri Breaks Monument Cottonwood planting planned

(LEWISTOWN, Mont.) – Riparian areas are some of the most productive resources found on public lands.

Nevada

BLM Mojave-Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council Schedules March 2 Meeting

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will meet with the Mojave-Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC) on March 2 at the North Las Vegas City Hall in the 9th floo

California

Talk will Focus on Elusive Mountain Lions, Fishers

A juvenile fisher stands near pinecones on a rocky mountainside.

Wyoming

Wyoming Resource Advisory Council Meeting Set for March

The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Resource Advisory Council will meet March 1-2, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Idaho

BLM Salmon Field Office Implements Emergency Closure of Discovery Hill Bluffs Road

SALMON, ID - Idaho's weather is changing by the minute, and continued moisture is having an impact on some recreational areas.

Colorado

Greg Larson selected to serve as BLM Uncompahgre Field Office Manager

MONTROSE, Colo. – Greg Larson, was selected as the Uncompahgre Field Manager in Montrose, Colorado.  Larson is responsible for overseeing about one million acres of BLM l

Utah

BLM Seeks Comment on 3-D Seismic Project

MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking comments on an environmental assessment (EA) that analyzes the potential impacts of a geophysical exploration proje

Utah

BLM Concludes Cedar Mountain Wild Horse Gather, Removal and PZP Treatment

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office concluded the gathering and removing of excess wild horses from within and outside the Cedar Mountain Wild

Utah

BLM Seeks Input on Canyon Rims Road Improvement Project

MOAB, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Moab Field Office is seeking comments on an environmental assessment (EA) analyzing a proposal for road and safety improvements in
Wyoming

National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Announces Opening reception for Minerva Teichert art exhibition "I Must Paint"

In recognition of  Women’s History Month, the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) is proud to announce an evening reception to kick off the March temporary exhibit featuring o

Nevada

BLM Battle Mountain District Urges Safe Driving With Current Road Conditions

Battle Mountain, Nev. – Snow removal, abruptly changing temperatures and fast moving water from snow melt damage roads within the BLM Battle Mountain District every year.

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive hours change March 1

Las Vegas – The 13-mile Scenic Drive at Red Rock Canyon will be open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. starting March 1.

Wyoming

BLM Pinedale Holds Open Houses for the Boulder Travel Management Plan

The Bureau of Land Management Pinedale Field Office will host two open houses for the public to participate in the public scoping process for the Boulder Travel Management Plan (TMP).

California

BLM Reopens its Desert Discovery Center

A group of Americorps interns and volunteers stand in from the of the Desert Discovery Center sign.

Nevada

Road construction on Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive Begins February 26

Las Vegas – Crews will begin pulverization and paving on the 13-mile scenic drive in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area on February 26.

Alaska

BLM Campbell Tract Hosts Iditarod Ceremonial Start Activities

ANCHORAGE – On Saturday, March 4, the Bureau of Land Management will, once again, host the finish of the Ceremonial Start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race at the Campbel

Colorado

BLM approves Tri-State's transmission line upgrade in southwest Colorado

MONTROSE, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Southwest District approved Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.’s proposal to upgrade 80 m