Press Releases

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Colorado

BLM proposes supplemental rules for the Guffey Gorge area

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input on proposed supplementary rules for Guffey Gorge. An increasing number of visitors are drawn to Guffey Gorg

Colorado

BLM ribbon cutting ceremony recognizes trail work near Ridgway

MONTROSE, Colo.

California

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Solar Project in Kern County

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Managem

Idaho

Resource Advisory Council Meeting Scheduled

Idaho Falls, ID-- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet June 6-7, 2016 in Idaho Falls, Idaho at the BLM/Forest Service Office located at

California

Alabama Hills Volunteer Day Planned

LONE PINE, Calif.

California

Central California Residents Appointed to BLM Advisory Council, New Nominations Accepted

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – Four Central California residents have been appointed to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central California Resource Advisory Council.

Nevada

BLM NV and TravelNevada Kick-Off 2016 Photo Contest, Big Prizes!

The 2016 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada photo contest begins today in partnership with TravelNevada.

Nevada

BLM and BIA urge prevention of human caused fires, Forecast caution for summer

With Memorial Day weekend upon us and the season for more outings on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Western Nevada Agency, would like to r

Idaho

BLM extends comment period for Soda Fire fuel breaks

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has extended the period for public comments on the plan to build a network of fuel breaks in the Soda Fire burn area.

California

Experimental Unoccupied Aerial Vehicles Collect Data on Sage grouse Habitat

SUSANVILLE, Calif. - Eagle Lake Field Office, Bure

Utah

BLM Utah Receives $3.5 million for Resilient Landscapes Program

SALT LAKE CITY — The U. S.  Department of the Interior has announced $10 million in funding for the Wildland Fire Resilient Landscapes Program.

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Campground to Close Until Labor Day Weekend

Las Vegas - Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground -- Red Rock Campground -- is scheduled to temporarily close from May 31 to September 2, 2016 duri

Oregon-Washington

Fireworks and Exploding Targets Ban 2016

Portland, Ore. – As we approach Memorial Day, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S.

California

Meeting Scheduled for Northwest California Integrated Resource Management Plan

ARCATA, Calif. – Anyone interested in public lands in Shasta, Trinity, Siskiyou, Butte and Tehama counties has an opportunity to share with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

Eastern States

Comment Period for Proposed Federal Oil and Gas Leasing in the Wayne National Forest Set to Close May 31, 2016

On April 28, 2016, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northeastern

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Offers Free Vintage-Style Postcards

Las Vegas – In celebration of the BLM’s 70th anniversary and the #YourLandYourStory campaign, BLM will have 750 free commemorative vintage-style postcards depicting Red

California

BLM Offering Firewood Cutting Permits at Recreation Site near Ferndale

FERNDALE, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (

California

Bus Service Now Available for Bizz Johnson Trail Visitors

Susanville, Calif. - Local bus service and a progr

California

BLM Releases Solar Energy Monitoring Strategy

The Bureau of Land Management released today the final strategy for

Utah

Discover Dinosaurs in Your Backyard!

Hanksville, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management-Utah (BLM-Utah) Henry Mountains Field Station is partnering with the Burpee Museum of Rockford, Illinois, to conduct free guided tour

Idaho

BLM Idaho Offers Tips for 2016 Memorial Day Weekend

A wide range of recreational opportunities abounds for individuals of all ages and interests in Idaho.

Alaska

BLM Alaska to Partner with other Federal Land Management Agencies on Visitor Access Survey

In an effort to improve transportation and access to federal parks, forests, refuges and public lands, Alaska federal land management agencies (FLMA) will conduct a statewide survey this summer to

California

BLM Seeks Nominations to Central California, Northern California and Carrizo Plain Advisory Groups

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. –The Bureau of Land Management is extending the call for public nominations to the Central California and Northern California resource advisory council