Press Releases

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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.

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. 

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)!

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.

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.

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

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.
 

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.