Press Releases

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Utah

BLM to Host Annual Jarvie Fest

VERNAL, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management invites members of the public to the 2016 Jarvie Fest, a family friendly community event, to be held Oct. 8, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Colorado

Joseph Meyer to lead BLM Colorado Southwest District

LAKEWOOD—Joseph Meyer, the BLM Colorado Northwest District Manager since 2014, has been chosen to lead the BLM Colorado Southwest District.

Colorado

Andrew Archuleta to lead BLM Colorado Northwest District

LAKEWOOD—Andrew Archuleta, currently the BLM Colorado San Luis Valley Field Manager, has been chosen to lead the BLM Colorado Northwest District.

Idaho

Trail Ride Celebrating Idaho's Wild Horses

BOISE, ID – The Boise District BLM, in cooperation with the Idaho Mustang Club, will host a trail ride on Sept. 24 at 11:00 a.m.

Eastern States

BLM Readies First Online Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Eastern States Office will be the first BLM office to hold an online oil and gas lease sale under new authority provided by Congress.

Idaho

Treatments Continue on Soda Fire

Boise, ID -- Treatments within the Soda Fire burn area continue this fall with applications of herbicide on BLM-managed lands in both Idaho and Oregon. 

Wyoming

BLM Casper Field Office Moves from Full to Partial Fire Restrictions

Due to recent moisture and subsiding fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management is removing the full fire restrictions that were put into place in late July for Natrona, Converse, Platte and Goshen

Wyoming

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with the BLM Cody Field Office

The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office, in collaboration with Park County Weed and Pest and Greater Yellowstone Coalition, is celebrating National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept

Idaho

September Events Planned in Idaho to Celebrate National Public Lands Day

[Boise] Several events are planned throughout Idaho this month to celebrate a special year for National Public Lands Day. 

Colorado

Volunteers needed for mountain bike trail project

SILT, Colo.

Colorado

Volunteers needed for fence removal project

SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management and Colorado Mountain Club are seeking volunteers to complete a fence removal project at Third Gulch for National Public Lands Day Sept 24.

Wyoming

BLM Worland Seeks Input on Analysis of Hot Springs County Bentonite Project

BLM Worland Seeks Input on Analysis of Hot Springs County Bentonite Project
 

Wyoming

BLM Checkerboard Wild Horse Removal Scheduled for October

Today, the BLM released its decision to gather and remove wild horses within and outside of the Great Divide Basin, Salt Wells Creek, and Adobe Town Herd Management Areas.

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon Resource Advisory Council Meets October 13-14 & 20, 2016

NW Oregon Resource Advisory Council will meet at the Springfield Interagency Office at 3106 Pierce Parkway in Springfield, OR on October 13.
Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Environmental Assessment for February 2017 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

MOAB, UTAH—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Canyon Country District is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) analyzing the BLM’s proposal to offer six

Idaho

Come Lend a Hand at BLM National Public Lands Day Event

Coeur d’Alene, ID – Come lend a hand and celebrate public lands on Thursday, Sept. 22 during National Public Lands Day (NPLD)!

Utah

Celebrate National Public Lands Day by Volunteering

PRICE, UTAH— The BLM Price Field Office is hosting a unique volunteer and learning opportunity to celebrate National Public Lands Day on Sept.

Utah

BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council to Hold Meeting

Salt Lake City—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will hold a field tour and meeting Oct. 17-18, 2016. 

Nevada

Battle Mountain BLM Will Be Selling Firewood Permits in Three Locations

The Battle Mountain District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is selling firewood cutting permits, for personal use, at three different locations.

California

BLM, Partners Offer Free Archaeology Day near Susanville

SUSANVILLE, Calif. – A hands-on look into the lives of northeast California's early inhabitants will highlight Archaeology Day, a free, family-friendly event, Saturday, Oct.

Nevada

December 2016 Nevada Oil and Gas Lease Sale to be Postponed

RENO, Nev.— The Bureau of Land Management is postponing the oil and gas lease sale scheduled for December 13, 2016 for parcels located on the Ely District.

Oregon-Washington

National Public Lands Day Event in the West Eugene Wetlands

Eugene, Ore.

Wyoming

Final Wyoming Wild Horse Adoption in 2016 a Success

The Bureau of Land Management wrapped up its 2016 Wyoming wild horse adoption season with a successful event September 10 at the Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton.

Wyoming

BLM Cody Hosts Public Meeting for Resource Management Plan Implementation

The Bureau of Land Management will host a public meeting on September 27 in Cody to discuss implementation of the approved Cody Resource Management Plan.