Press Releases

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Colorado

Upper Colorado River Interagency Unit planning multiple prescribed fires

SILT, Colo. – Fire officials from the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Unit are planning a number of prescribed fires this spring if the conditions are right. 

Idaho

BLM releases plan to provide 1500 megawatts of energy to Southern Wyoming and Southern Idaho: Analysis continues public engagement, highlights priority energy development, mitigation strategies and protection of National Conservation Area

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has published a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (Draft SEIS) analyzing the effects of building portions of the proposed Gateway West power tran

National Office

BLM Seeks Bids for Off-Range Pastures to Care for Wild Horses

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking proposals from contractors who can provide humane care for a minimum of 200 wild horses in a free-roaming pasture setting on an annual basis.

National Office

BLM Releases Guidance to Improve Coordination and Management of Bighorn Sheep Habitat to Minimize Conflicts with Domestic Sheep and Goats

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released policy guidance for the coordination and management of domestic sheep and goats, and wild sheep and their habitat on lands administered and manage

California

BLM Releases Notice of Areas of Environmental Concern on Public Lands under the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today published in the Federal Register a notice identifying and describing Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) proposed within the Desert Renewable E

California

Free Youth Fishing Day Offered March 12

REDDING, Calif. – A chance to discover the thrill of landing a fish awaits Redding area youngsters in a free fishing day, Saturday, March 12, at Bass Pond near the community o

California

BLM Central Coast Field Office Proposes New Rules for Shooting

MARINA, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management is proposing new rules to manage shooting activities on public lands administered by the Central Coast Field Office.

Colorado

BLM continues improvement at 27 ¼ Shooting Range

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Wyoming

BLM Announces Milestone for Wind Energy Project in Southern Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced a key milestone for the largest proposed wind energy facility in North America.
Colorado

Firefighters planning to burn slash piles above Eby Creek

SILT, Colo.

California

BLM Resource Advisory Council Meets April 7 and 8 in Susanville

SUSANVILLE, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management's Northern California District Resource Advisory Council will convene for a meeting and field tour Thursday and Friday, Apri

Nevada

No bids during BLM competitive oil and gas lease sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received no bids on the 50,415.76 acres offered during its quarterly oil and gas competitive lease sale held in Reno today.

National Office

Bureau of Land Management Announces Public Meeting, Webinar on Initiative to Make Future Land-use Planning more Collaborative, Transparent, and Effective

The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it will host a public meeting in Denver and an informational webinar on its proposed rule Planning 2.0.

Nevada

BLM Seeks Public Comment for Transfer of Interest from the City of Las Vegas to Opportunity Village

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposal for a transfer of interest from the City of Las Vegas to the Opportunity Village and a

Colorado

BLM seeks public comments in determining Areas of Critical Environmental Concern in southwest Colorado

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office is seeking comments regarding establishing Areas of Critical Environmental Concern in San Miguel, San Juan, Dolo

Colorado

Southwest Resource Advisory Council Oil and Gas Sub-group to meet March 16

MONTROSE, Colo.—The Bureau of Land Management’s Southwest Resource Advisory Council Oil and Gas sub-group will meet Wednesday, March 16, at the Montezuma County Annex (107 N.

New Mexico

BLM Amends April 20, 2016 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management's New Mexico State Office (BLM) announced today that 19 parcels totaling about 5,325 acres will be offered at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale scheduled for April

California

Open House for USFS and BLM 2016 Off-Highway Vehicle Grants Scheduled for March 16

BISHOP, Calif. - The Inyo National Forest (USFS) and the Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office (BLM) have submitted preliminary applications for grant funds from the C

Arizona

BLM Takes Key Steps to Expedite Solar Energy Development on Public Lands

As part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan to cut carbon pollution and spur rene