Press Releases

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National Office

BLM Announces Additional Online Oil and Gas Lease Sales in 2016

WASHINGTON – Building on the success of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) recent Eastern States Office online oil and gas lease sale, the BLM announced today that it will hold four additional o

National Office

Matthew Allen Named BLM Communications Director

The Bureau of Land Management today announced it has selected Matthew Allen as the Assistant Director for Communications, a key leadership position based in its Washington, D.C., headquarters.

Utah

Red Cliffs Land Acquisitions Move Forward

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Utah

BLM Seeks Scoping on Proposed Permit Renewals for Motorized Events

Monticello, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Monticello Field Office (MtFO) is seeking public input for a proposal to issue or renew several Special Recreation Permits (SRPs) to provid

New Mexico

BLM Dripping Springs Visitor Center Slated for Improvement Project

Starting October 17, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Dripping Springs Visitor Center, located off Dripping Springs Road, will undergo work to widen and resurface all of the sidewalks near the p

California

BLM Presents 'Making a Difference' National Volunteer Awards

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bureau of Land Management p

Nevada

BLM Seeks Public Input on Perry Pit Amendment

ELKO, Nev.

Nevada

Carson City BLM hosts American Flat Mill Exhibit

Carson City, Nev.

California

BLM Hosts Anniversary Celebration of Founding Legislation

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – The public is invited to attend a celebration hosted by the Bureau of Management, California Desert District, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the

California

BLM Desert Advisory Council Schedules October Public Meeting

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - The next field trip and meeting of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) California Desert Advisory Council (DAC) will be held October 14-15, 2016.

California

BLM Hosts Open House at New Redding Office

REDDING, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management will host an open house Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at its new Redding Office, 6640 Lockheed Drive.

California

Arcata, Ukiah Field Offices Lift Fire Restrictions

REDDING, Calif.

California

Annual Fall Colors Ride set for Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail

SUSANVILLE, Calif. –A special fall colors bike ride and bike shuttle will be offered Saturday, Oct.

California

BLM Rescinds Fire Restrictions for Central Coast Field Office

MARINA, Calif. ­-  Effective Oct 15, the Bureau of Land Management is rescinding fire restrictions on public lands managed by the Central Coast Field Office.
 

California

Experimental Stewardship Steering Committee Meets Oct. 19-20 in Cedarville

CEDARVILLE, Calif. – Members of the Modoc-Washoe Experimental Stewardship Steering Committee will tour public rangelands and discuss a variety of range management topics, when

Colorado

BLM hosts public meetings and extends comment period on draft Gunnison Sage-Grouse rangewide plan amendment

LAKEWOOD—The Bureau of Land Management is hosting public meetings and extending the public comment period on the Gunnison Sage-Grouse Rangewide Draft Resource Management Plan Amendment and Draft En

California

BLM Announces Availability of Environmental Assessment for the Eagle Crest Energy Gen-Tie and Water Pipeline Project in Riverside County

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the availability of an environmental assessment for the Eagle Crest Energy Gen-Tie and Water Pipeli

Colorado

BLM issues emergency closure for CR40 in wake of Hayden Pass Fire

CANON CITY, Colo – The Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office is issuing an emergency closure for Cottonwood Creek (Fremont County Road 40) as a result of potentia

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Phase 2 Road Improvement Begins October 12

Las Vegas – Crews will begin construction on Phase 2 of improvements to the 13-mile scenic loop in Red Rock Canyon National Recreation Area on October 12.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon Phase 2 Road Improvement Begins October 12

Las Vegas – Crews will begin construction on Phase 2 of improvements to the 13-mile scenic loop in Red Rock Canyon National Recreation Area on October 12.

Idaho

Fuels Reduction Work Prompts Temporary Closure at BLM's Mineral Ridge Trail

Coeur d’Alene, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene Field Office will be finalizing hazardous fuels treatments on the popular Mineral Ridge Trail east of Coeur d’Alene the week of