Press Releases

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Utah

BLM Extends Comment Period for St. George Draft Resource Management Plans

St. George, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) St.

Wyoming

BLM, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Recap Public Process for Proposed Withdrawal within Sagebrush Focal Areas

Consistent with the unprecedented effort to conserve the greater sage-grouse and its habitat, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the U.S.

Utah

BLM U.S. Forest Service Recap Public Process for Proposed Withdrawal within Sagebrush Focal Areas

Salt Lake City—Consistent with the unprecedented effort to conserve the greater sage-grouse and its habitat, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S.

Colorado

Penitente Canyon campgrounds closed for 12 Hours of Penitence event

MONTE VISTA, Colo. – The campground at Penitente Canyon will be temporarily closed Oct.

Idaho

BLM and U.S. Forest Service Recap Public Process for Proposed Withdrawal within Sagebrush Focal Areas: Seeks Public Comment on Proposals in Six Western States

Consistent with the unprecedented effort to conserve the greater sage-grouse and its habitat, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S.

Arizona

BLM creates new hotshot firefighting crew in Southern Arizona

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today the creation of a new hotshot firefighting crew in southern Arizona.

Colorado

BLM plans prescribed burn in Trail Gulch

CANON CITY, Colo.

Colorado

BLM to temporarily close South Canyon recreation site to improve boat launch

The BLM will close the South Canyon recreation site this week to begin construction on a boat ramp extension. The site will reopen in time for the spring fishing season.

Colorado

BLM Seeks Nominations to Front Range Resource Advisory Council

CAÑON CITY, Colo - The Bureau of Land Management Front Range District announced that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on the Front Range Resource Advisory

Utah

BLM-Utah Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Utah is seeking public nominations for one open position on its Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

National Office

BLM Seeks Comment on Draft Update to Measurement Standards for Gas Produced on Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released a proposed rule today to update and replace its regulations governing the measurement of natural gas produced from onshore Federal and Indian leases.

Colorado

BLM Opens Emerald Mountain Trailhead

The Ridge/Beall Trailhead is now open at the Emerald Mountain Special Recreation Management Area located in Steamboat Springs.
 

California

State Lands Commission and Bureau of Land Management Announce Intent to Pursue Landmark Land Exchange

The California State Lands Commission and the Federal Bureau of Land Management announced today an historic agreement to pursue an exchange of state school lands with federal lands.

National Office

BLM to Implement Adjusted Drilling Permit Fee on Oct. 1

National Office

BLM Announces Leadership Appointments in Three Key States,

Nevada

Adoption event offers saddle-trained wild horses

The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections - Silver State Industries are hosting the final of four annual saddle-trained horse adoption events Oct.

Colorado

BLM Seeks Comment on Draft Update to Measurement Standards for Oil Produced on Public Lands

Revised Standards Ensure Accurate Measurement of Oil and Royalties

National Office

Annual Update of Mineral Cost Recovery Fee Schedule Takes Effect Oct. 1

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a final rule, effective October 1, 2015, that implements the required annual adjustment to the fee schedule for mineral cost recovery projects.

Alaska

BLM Announces November NPR-A Oil & Gas Lease Sale on 1.5 Million Acres

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today it will hold an oil and gas lease sale within the 22.1-million acre National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) on Wednesday, November 18 ...
Eastern States

BLM Celebrates NPLD with Gunston Elementary School

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) and Gunston Elementary School are teaming up to celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Sept.

Nevada

Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Seeking Input on Proposed Developments

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Red Rock/Sloan Field Office is seeking public input regarding proposed developments in Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area.

Colorado

Long-time local BLM employee named CRV Field Manager

SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today that Karl Mendonca has been selected as the new field manager for the Colorado River Valley Field Office based in Silt.