Press Releases

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California

Bureau of Land Management Schedules Public Meetings to Address Juniper Flats Restoration Project

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management Barstow Field Office has scheduled two public meetings to update the local community on the ongoing Juniper Flats Restora

Utah

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

Vernal, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Vernal Field Office is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) analyzing the BLM’s proposal to offer 28 par

Utah

BLM Investigating Deaths of Wild Burros

Salt Lake City -- The Bureau of Land Management is investigating the deaths of 18 wild burros at its Axtell, Utah wild burro corral and on the Sinbad Herd Management Area 30 m

Idaho

Summer is Here, Get Outside, But Be Safe

 

California

Iron Mountain Shooting Range to Reopen Thursday June 16

REDDING, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Redding Field Office will reopen the Iron Mountain Shooting Range in Shasta County on Thursday, June 16.

Idaho

Summer is Here, Get Outside, But Be Safe

We know you are eager for summertime exploration and adventure, but hot summer weather--especially in the desert areas of Southwestern Idaho--can be lethal for the unprepared.

Nevada

June 2016 Oil and Gas Lease Sale Conducted Successfully by BLM Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) generated $31,027 during its legally mandated quarterly oil and gas competitive lease sale held in Reno today, selling 3,764.96 acres located in the Battle Mount

Utah

BLM-Utah West Desert District Issues Fire Prevention Order

West Valley City, Utah—The BLM-Utah West Desert District (WDD) has re-issued a fire prevention order that addresses year-round and seasonal fire restrictions.  These restricti

Utah

BLM Utah to Host Resource Advisory Council Meeting/Conference Call

Salt Lake City—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will host a meeting/conference call Wednesday, June 29, 2016, from 9:00 a.m.

Utah

BLM-Utah West Desert District Issues Fire Prevention Order

West Valley City, Utah—The BLM-Utah West Desert District (WDD) has re-issued a fire prevention order that addresses year-round and seasonal fire restrictions.  These restricti

Colorado

Emerald Mountain Trailhead closed for vandalism repair

CRAIG, Colo.

Colorado

BLM assessing two fires near Spikebuck

CANON CITY – On June 12, lightning caused two small fires near Spikebuck Recreation Area north of the Arkansas River, on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Utah

BLM Utah to Host Resource Advisory Council Meeting/Conference Call

Salt Lake City—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will host a meeting/conference call Wednesday, June 29, 2016, from 9:00 a.m.

Nevada

Prison trained wild horse and burro auction a success

Fifteen wild horses and a burro offered for adoption by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Nevada Department of Corrections - Silver State Industries were sold for a total of $27,600 this

Nevada

BLM to Hold Wild Horse Adoption at the Reno Rodeo Following the Extreme Mustang Makeover Event

The Bureau of Land Management Nevada, is hosting a wild horse adoption event at the Reno Rodeo Livestock Events Center on Sunday, June 19, at 2 p.m. through a competitive-bid process.

Idaho

BLM to Host Open Houses for Designating Routes and Trails in Teton Valley Area

DRIGGS, ID – The BLM would like to invite the public to attend an open house Thursday, June 23, to provide local input and expertise into its travel management planning process.

California

BLM Seeks Comments on Sale of Public Land in Monterey and Fresno Counties

MARINA, Calif. -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on the direct sale of an isolated 40-acre parcel of public land located on Smith Mountain in t

California

North End of Canebrake Road Temporarily Closed to Protect Public Safety

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- Canebreak/Chimney Peak Road is temporarily closed to the public to protect public safety.  The closure is in effect from Chimney Creek Campground n

Colorado

BLM seeks nominations for eight positions on the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Advisory Council

Grand Junction, Colo.—The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations to fill eight vacancies on its Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Advisory Council.

Idaho

BLM Seeks Input on Fire Salvage Project near Lolo Creek

Cottonwood, ID - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cottonwood Field Office has initiated a public scoping period seeking feedback on a 49.6 acre fire salvage proposal that will include harvest of

California

Fire Restrictions Now in Effect for Bakersfield Field Office

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - In response to the increasing high fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Field Office has announced fire restrictions for federal and st

California

BLM Announces Fire Restrictions for Lands Managed by Mother Lode Field Office

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. - Effective Friday, June 10, the Bureau of Land Management is implementing fire restrictions on public lands managed by the Mother Lode Field Office.

California

BLM Seeks Desert District Advisory Council Nominations

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) California Desert District is soliciting nominations from the public for four members of its California Desert Ad

Oregon-Washington

BLM and Waibel Ranches Find Path Forward on Teaters Road

PRINEVILLE, Ore.

Eastern States

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area Announces 2016 Artist-in-Residence Program

The Bureau of Land Management at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (ONA) is pleased to announce its 2016 Artist-in-Residence program.