Press Releases

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Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Wild Horse Gathers in Central and Southern Utah

The BLM is seeking public comment on an Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzing proposed wild horse removal and research projects in the Conger and Frisco Herd Management Areas (HMA). 
California

BLM Takes Comments on Proposed Vegetation Management Program

REDDING, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Redding Field Office is requesting public comments regarding a proposed weed and vegetation management program

California

Amanda James Selected for Ukiah Field Manager

Ukiah, Calif. - Amanda James has started as the new Bureau of Land Management Ukiah field manager.

Colorado

Anasazi Heritage Center celebrates Earth Day

DOLORES, Colo. - The public is invited to celebrate Earth Day by watching the PBS documentary, “America Revealed” episode “Electric Nation,” narrated by Yul Kwon at the Anasazi Herit

Colorado

Celebrate new BLM trails near Norwood

MONTROSE, Colo. –Over the past five years, volunteers joined BLM staff to complete a motorized and non-motorized trail system within Burn Canyon.  The BLM is hosting a recognition ceremon

New Mexico

BLM to Hold Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale on April 20, 2016

On April 20, 2016, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold its quarterly oil and gas lease sale in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Idaho

BLM Seeks Nominations to Boise District Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on the Boise District Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the BLM on public land is

California

South Cow Mountain OHV Area to be Temporarily Closed for Public Safety

UKIAH, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management will close the South Cow Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle Area to general recreation use and through traffic from Friday, April 15, t

California

BLM Announces Fire Restrictions for Lands Managed by Central Coast Field Office

MARINA, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management has placed precautionary fire restrictions on certain public lands managed by the Central Coast Field Office.

National Office, Wyoming

Mary Jo Rugwell Named BLM Wyoming State Director

Idaho

Wild Horse Weanlings Trained by 4-H Members Available for Adoption during Idaho Horse Expo

BOISE, ID – Since February, 4-H members from the Treasure and Magic Valleys (Purple Sage Riders, Gem County; Desperados, Ada County; Lonestar Riders, Boise County; Bridle Bratts, Twin Falls County)

California

BLM Extends Comment Period on Proposed Land-Use Planning Rule

WASHINGTON –In response to requests from the public, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will extend the comment period on a proposed land-use planning rule by 30 days.

National Office

BLM Extends Comment Period on Proposed Land-Use Planning Rule

In response to requests from the public, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will extend the comment period on a proposed land-use planning rule by 30 days.

Oregon-Washington

Press Conference on BLM Proposed Plan to Increase Timber Harvest and Environmental Protections in Western Oregon Forests

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be holding a press conference on Tuesday, April 12, at 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., to discuss the release of the Proposed Resource Management Plan (RMP) for western

Utah

BLM Implements New Camping Fees at Little Creek Campground

Salt Lake City—On April 15, 2016, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office will implement new camping fees at the Little Creek Campground in Randolph, Utah.

California

BLM Releases Statistics on Oil and Gas Activity on Federal, Indian Lands

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released fiscal year (FY) 2015 statistics for oil and gas permitting, leasing and drilling activity on lands where BLM permits are required.&n

California

BLM Seeks Applications for Special Recreation Permit Subgroup of the California Desert Advisory Council

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) California Desert District is soliciting applications from the public for six members of its Special Recreation P

California

Public Invited to Trail Dedication Event

REDDING, Calif. -- The Shasta Historic Mining Park, McConnell Foundation, Redding Mountain Bike Club and the Bureau of Land Management will celebrate the dedication of the Mid

National Office

BLM Releases Statistics on Oil and Gas Activity on Federal, Indian Lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released fiscal year (FY) 2015 statistics for oil and gas permitting, leasing and drilling activity on lands where BLM permits are required.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM moves May oil and gas lease sale location

An oil and gas lease sale set for early May is being moved to a different location in Billings than originally scheduled.

Nevada

BLM Seeks Public Comment to Lease Land Clark County for Park

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office today announced it is seeking public comment on a proposal to lease approximately 15 acres of public land to Clark County for a publ

Utah

BLM Utah Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Council

Salt Lake City—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Utah is seeking public nominations for four open positions on its Utah Resource Advisory Council (

Idaho

BLM Opening Motorized Trails in Pocatello

POCATELLO – It’s time to get outside!

Nevada

BLM Seeks Public Comment to Lease Land to Clark County School District for an Elementary School

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office today announced it is seeking public comment on a proposal to lease and/or subsequently convey approximately 12.5 acres of pub