Press Releases

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California

Volunteers Welcome for National Public Lands Day Event near Redding

REDDING, Calif. – Volunteers are welcome to help clean up public lands along the Clear Creek Greenway south of Redding, when the Bureau of  Land Management and its partners ce

Idaho

First Idaho Geothermal Project on Public Land since the 1980s Receives Permit to Drill: Project to include 22 wells and mitigation for sage-grouse and ferruginous hawks

BURLEY, ID – Just this week, Burley Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Field Manager Ken Crane gave the nod to Walker Ranch Energy for a geothermal energy project that will take place 13 miles south o

Idaho

Resource Advisory Council Meeting Scheduled

Idaho Falls, ID-- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet Sept.

Idaho

Construction Activity Underway at Bruneau Canyon Overlook: Improvements to canyon access points and the walking path

TWIN FALLS, ID – The Bruneau Canyon Overlook is undergoing a facelift as construction crews begin work to create an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible pathway and install improved saf

Wyoming

BLM Lander Lifts Fire Restrictions

The Bureau of Land Management has lifted all fire restrictions on public land within Fremont County. The restrictions have been rescinded in coordination with the county, State of Wyoming, U.S.

Nevada

BLM Woodcutting Permits Available on Winnemucca District

Winnemucca, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Winnemucca District has woodcutting permits available for purchase at the Winnemucca District Office, 5100 E. Winnemucca Blvd.

California

BLM Names New Manager for Applegate Field Office

ALTURAS, Calif. – Craig Drake, a natural resource management professional with 24 years of experience, has been named field manager for the Bureau of Land Management's Applegate Fi

Alaska

You're Invited! Help the BLM Campbell Creek Science Center Celebrate 20 Years of Connecting People to Their Public Lands

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The public is invited to celebrate the BLM Campbell Creek Science Center’s 20th anniversary and National Public Lands Day with a family-friendly

Idaho

Fire Managers Remove Stage One Fire Restrictions: Cooler temperatures and moisture reduces the threat of wildfire

TWIN FALLS, ID –  Twin Falls District (Bureau of Land Management) and the Sawtooth National Forest will remove the Stage One Fire Restrictions in areas of Twin Falls, Cassia, Cama

Idaho

Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council to Meet Wednesday

TWIN FALLS, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 9:00 a.m.

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Trail System for Recapture Canyon

MONTICELLO, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Monticello Field Office is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) analyzing a proposed trail system

Nevada

2016 Pine Nut Harvest Season Kicks Off on Nevada Public Lands

SPARKS, Nev., – The 2016 pine nut harvest season kicks off on lands managed by the Nevada Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

Nevada

BLM Issues Decision on Environmental Assessment for Barrick Gold Exploration Inc.'s Horse Canyon/Cortez Unified Exploration Project, Eureka County

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Mount Lewis Field Office has issued a Decision Record (DR) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Environmental Assessment (EA) completed for the

Utah

BLM Approves Programmatic Invasive Species Management Plan

MOAB, UTAH – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Canyon Country Fire Zone and Moab Field Office has issued a Decision Record and Finding of No Significant Impact for an e

Utah

BLM West Desert Fire Restrictions Still in Effect

West Valley City, Utah- With the start of hunting season and hot, dry conditions, fire officials at the BLM West Desert District remind the public of current fire restrictions.&nbs

Idaho

Release of Final Environmental Documents Includes Public Review of Phosphate Mine Plan

POCATELLO, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S.

Wyoming

Firewood Permits No Longer Available for Muddy Mountain's 2016 Season

Firewood and post and pole permits for the Muddy Mountain from the Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office will no longer be available this summer due to wood availability.
 

Wyoming

BLM Cody and Worland Lift Fire Restrictions

Effective Friday, Sept.

California

Volunteers Welcome at National Public Lands Day Event near Susanville

SUSANVILLE, Calif.

Idaho

Post-fire Stabilization Work To Occur This Weekend

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin Emergency Stabilization treatments this week on the MM14 Highway 21 fire. On Saturday, Sept.

California

BLM will Require Overnight Wilderness Reservations in King Range

ARCATA, Calif.

California

BLM Central California Advisory Council Plans Meeting in El Dorado Hills

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – A proposed campground fee increase for the Bishop Field Office will be considered when the Bureau of Land Management's Central California Resource Advisor

California

BLM seeks data to inform management plan for northwestern California

REDDING, Calif. – As work continues on developing a new land use plan for public lands in northwest California, the Bureau of Land Management is seeking information about the BLM-m

Wyoming

Pipeline Maintenance Forces Temporary OHV Area Closure

Poison Spider Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Park, near Casper, will be closed for public safety from Sept. 12 to Sept. 16 due to pipeline maintenance in the OHV park.