Press Releases

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Utah

BLM and NPS Seek Public Input on Old Spanish National Historic Trail Comprehensive Administrative Strategy

SALT LAKE CITY— The National Park Service (NPS) National Trails Intermountain Region and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah State Office are seeking public input on a new str

Colorado

New BLM manager arrives in Craig

CRAIG, Colo. – Bruce Sillitoe arrived in Craig this week to begin his new position as the field manager for the Little Snake Field Office. 

Alaska

BLM to Hold Public Meeting about Reducing Wildfire Risks near Gilmore Trail

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a public meeting to discuss reducing wildfire risks in the Gilmore Trail area and to listen to the public's concerns

California

BLM Moves to 100 Percent e-Filing of Drilling Permit Applications

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently completed a multi-year effort to upgrade its online drilling permit processing system.  The new internet-based module will help the BLM reduce perm

Colorado

Fire restrictions begin July 29 for BLM lands in Garfield County

SILT, Colo. – Stage 1 fire restrictions begin July 29 for Bureau of Land Management-administered lands in Garfield County. 

Alaska

BLM-Alaska Announces Management Plan for Alaska's Eastern Interior

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management announced the availability of the Proposed Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Eastern Interior planning

Idaho

BLM Leases Oil and Gas Resources on 8 Parcels in Southwest Idaho

BOISE – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho received bonus bids totaling $352,427 for eight parcels covering 9,243 acres in Payette County, Idaho, at the oil and gas lease sale held July 27,

Idaho

Boise District Resource Advisory Council Meeting Set for August 3, 2016

BOISE, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at the Boise District Office from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Nevada

BLM Proposes to Sell 182.93 Acres in Clark County

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Las Vegas Field Office, is seeking public comments on a proposal to sell 16 parcels, totaling 182.93 acres of public land in Clark County, Nevada.

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Input on Proposed February 2017 Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Moab, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Canyon Country District is seeking input on parcels nominated for the February 2017 Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale.  The BL

Idaho

Public Comments Needed on Wilderness Planning for Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness

CHALLIS, ID— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office and Salmon-Challis National Forest are entering the initial stages of planning for the Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness (JMJP)

Colorado

Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Council to meet

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Alaska

BLM to Analyze Proposed Production Well in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management today announced a Notice of Intent to conduct an environmental review for a proposed oil and gas production well in the 23 mi

New Mexico

Third Annual Helium Auction Generates Nearly $43 Million

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conducted its third annual auction of Federal crude helium at the Amarillo Field Office, under the terms of the Helium Stewardship Act (Act) of 2013.  The B

Utah

BLM Employee killed in vehicle accident near Flaming Gorge

Vernal, Utah— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Vernal Field Office and Ashley National Forest are saddened at the death of a respected and valued employee. Garrett R.

New Mexico

$5,000 Reward for Burrowing Owl Case in New Mexico

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust (Trust) are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and convic

Eastern States

BLM Eastern States Office To Hold First On-line Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Eastern States Office will hold a September online-only oil and gas lease sale, inaugurating an internet-based auction system using EnergyNet. The sale
Idaho

Protection of the Blackfoot River Provides New Public Access at Morgan Bridge

POCATELLO, Idaho (July 22, 2016)—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in partnership with The Conservation Fund and landowners Gordon and Theresa Prouse, has permanently protected 400 acres within

Colorado

BLM Extends Comment Period on Northwest Travel Management Plan

CRAIG, Colo - The Bureau of Land Management Little Snake Field Office is extending the public comment period on routes for a proposed Travel Management Plan on BLM-managed land in Moffat County.

Idaho

Extreme Mustang Makeover Returning to Nampa, Idaho

Georgetown, Texas – The Extreme Mustang Makeover, presented by the Mustang Heritage Foundation in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management's Wild Horse and Burro Program, will be held in Namp

Colorado

BLM extends comment period for the Uncompahgre Field Office Draft Resource Management Plan

MONTROSE, Colo. – In response to public requests, the Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office is extending the comment period for Uncompahgre Field Office Draft Resource Management