Press Releases

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Eastern States

Bureau of Land Management Requests Comments Prior to Analyzing Expressions of Interest for Wayne National Forest

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM ES) has received dozens of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from industry operators, indicating their desire to explore and possibly develop Federal

California

BLM Issues Temporary Restricted Access for 2016 King of the Hammers Race

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will temporarily restrict access to selected public lands in the Johnson Valley OHV area within San Bernardino County

Colorado

Anasazi Heritage Center Closes Temporarily for Upgrades and new Exhibit

DOLORES, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management Anasazi Heritage Center near Dolores, Colorado, will temporarily close beginning January 18, 2016, through February 16, 2016, for the

Wyoming

Wyoming Resource Advisory Council Meeting Set for February

The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Resource Advisory Council will meet Feb. 3-5, in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

Nevada

Proceeds from Las Vegas Land Sales Continue to Benefit Local Communities

Las Vegas – On January 6, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced approval of $39.1 million from the sale of public lands in the Las Vegas Valley to fund more th

Nevada

BLM Proposes to Sell 608.57 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 39 parcels, totaling 608.57 acres of public land in Clark County, Nevada.

Colorado

Roan Plateau Meetings next Week

SILT, Colo.

California

BLM Invites the Public to Visit the Planet of Tatooine

MORENO VALLEY, Calif.

National Office

Secretary Jewell Announces Nearly $40 Million for Conservation, Wildfire Prevention, Landscape Restoration and Recreation Projects in Nevada

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced the U.S.

Idaho

BLM Seeks Public Input on Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Grant Applications

IDAHO FALLS, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Upper Snake Field Office wants to improve the public’s experience at the St.

Idaho

Shoshone Field Office Seeks Public Input on proposed Transmission Line Rebuild

Shoshone, Id.—The Shoshone Field Office is initiating public review of the King to Wood River 138kV Transmission Line Rebuild, (DOI-BLM-ID-T030-2014-0007-EA) Environmental Assessment (EA).

National Office

Significant Progress Made in Landscape-Scale Management Efforts in 2015

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in 2015 made major strides toward addressing challenges that require action, analysis and planning across broad landscapes.

Alaska

Bureau of Land Management to Hold Forum for Potential Legacy Well Remediation Vendors

Anchorage — The Bureau of Land Management Nat

Nevada

BLM Hosts Workshop and Online Survey for Sloan Canyon Visitors

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Red Rock/Sloan Field Office, in partnership with the Great Basin Institute, is conducting an assessment of outdoor recreation a

National Office

BLM Marks Major Gains in 2015 Ensuring Safe and Responsible Energy Development on Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) made major progress in 2015 promoting responsible energy development on public lands while also managing for a wide range of uses on the agency’s 245 million acr

Utah

BLM Approves First Non-Motorized Mountain Bike Trail in Sand Flats

Moab, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Moab Field Office today issued a decision approving a new nine-mile non-motorized mountain bike trail in the Sand Flats Recreati

Utah

Monticello Area Camping Fees to Increase in 2016

Monticello, Utah—Beginning Feb.

Utah

Seeking Applications for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument 2016 Artists-in-Residence Program

Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting applications beginning Dec. 22, 2015 through Jan.

Wyoming

Powder River Regional Coal Team to Meet

The Powder River Regional Coal Team will meet Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at 9 a.m.

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Holiday Hours

Las Vegas – At Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, the 13-Mile Scenic Drive and all associated trails, Red Spring Picnic Area and Red Rock Overlook on State Route 159 will

New Mexico

BLM Releases Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument in Southern New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has signed a Record of Decision (ROD) approving the Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument (Monument) administered by the

Wyoming

Proposed Parcels for February 2016 BLM Wyoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale Posted

The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office has posted its proposed list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Tuesday, Feb.

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Environmental Analysis for Sulphur Wild Horse Gather

Cedar City, Utah— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cedar City Office announces a 30-day public comment period beginning December 21, 2015 and ending on January 19, 2016, for the

Colorado

BLM announces Roan Plateau meeting dates

SILT, Colo.

Utah

BLM Seeks Comment on Environmental Assessment for May 2016 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Color Country District is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) analyzing the BLM's proposal to offer four parcels covering 6,743 acres