Press Releases

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Wyoming

BLM extends public scoping period for Jackalope Wind Energy Project in Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management has extended the public scoping period for the Jackalope Wind Energy project to May 2, 2024. This 15-day extension will provide time for additional public input to inform development of an environmental impact statement for the project.
National Office, Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana-Dakotas, Utah, Wyoming

BLM to invest $3.1 million to restore wildlife habitats, as part of the Investing in America agenda

 

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM announces fire treatment to enhance the health and resiliency and desired vegetation conditions of lands near Mt. Logan and Mt. Trumbull

The High Meadow prescribed fire treatment will take place 75 miles south of St. George, Utah between Mt. Logan and Mt. Trumbull.
Colorado, Northwest DO, White River FO

BLM and Rio Blanco Fire Protection District to complete firebreak near Meeker

BLM and Rio Blanco Fire Protection District to complete firebreak near Meeker
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Klamath Falls Field Office Selling Firewood Permits

The Bureau of Land Management Klamath Falls Field Office will begin selling firewood permits starting April 15, 2024.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM seeks volunteer hosts for Gerber Recreation Area

If you are an outdoor enthusiast looking for some adventure this summer, the Klamath Falls Field Office is looking for volunteer campground hosts for the Gerber Recreation Area.
Utah, Green River DO

BLM, USDA Forest Service seek input for settlement-directed environmental analysis of potential coal mine expansion in Utah

PRICE, Utah – Pursuant to a court settlement agreement, the Bureau of Land Management and U.S.

National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Eastern States, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming

BLM ensures fair taxpayer return, strengthens accountability for oil and gas operations on public lands

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to revise the Bureau of Land Mana

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Get outside this summer and visit your public lands!

BLM Roseburg District would like to announce the opening dates for the 2024 camping season.
National Office, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming

Biden-Harris Administration delivers historic milestones, new actions for clean energy on public lands

The Biden-Harris administration today announced a series of historic milestones and actions to promote responsible clean energy development on public lands and help achieve President Biden’s goal of creating a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035.
Utah, Canyon Country DO

The BLM is accepting applications for the 2024 Canyon Country Artist in Residence Program

MOAB, Utah –

Wyoming

BLM seeks public comment for December 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 14 oil and gas parcels totaling 6,762.47 acres that may be included in a December 2024 lease sale in Wyoming. The comment period ends May 10, 2024.
Oregon-Washington

Oregon River Trip Planning Just Got Easier

Oregon river information is now more accessible than ever on the National Rivers Project’s recreational river map.
Colorado, Northwest DO, Little Snake FO

BLM to burn northwest of Sunbeam

BLM to burn northwest of Sunbeam
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM seeks public comment on recreation fee increase at Three Rivers Petroglyph Site

LAS CRUCES

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Scientific illustrator selected as Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Artist-in-Residence

Medford, Ore. — Bureau of Land Management leaders are thrilled to introduce Serena Richelle as the 2024 Artist-in-Residence at Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.

Nevada, Carson City DO, Sierra Front FO

The Bureau of Land Management issues Decision for Eldorado Canyon Dam

CARSON CITY, Nev - The Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Front Field Office, has issued the Decision and Final Environmental Assessment for the Eldorado Canyon Dam Decomm

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM to hold public meetings on greater sage-grouse land use plan amendments

The Bureau of Land Management manages the largest single share of sage-grouse habitat in the United States—nearly 67 million acres of 145 million total acres.
New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Socorro FO

BLM initiates slash pit burn in Cibola County

Socorro, NM –

Nevada, Sierra Front FO

BLM approves Wabuska Geothermal Exploration Project in Nevada

Colorado, Grand Junction FO

BLM acquires 480 acres to manage all of Cheney Reservoir

Lands will protect wildlife habitat and improve recreation
Alaska, Alaska Fire Service

Experienced Wildland Fire Leader Named BLM Alaska Fire Service Manager

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has named Kyle Cowan as the new Deputy State Director of Fire and Aviation in Alaska and Manager of the BLM Alaska Fire Service (AFS).