Press Releases

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National Office, California

Secretaries Vilsack and Jewell Laud President Obama's Designation of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell joined members of Congress, California State and local elected officials, and community members across Northern California toda

National Office

Interior Department Announces Series of Public Listening Sessions on Federal Coal Program

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced today that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a series of listening sessions on the federal coal program.

Nevada

BLM Takes Major Step to Bring Solar Energy to Lincoln County

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released the Draft Regional Mitigation Strategy for the 25,069-acre Dry Lake Valley North Solar Energy Zone (SEZ) in Lincoln County, Nevada.

Colorado

Interior Department announces series of public listening sessions on federal coal program

Bureau of Land Management seeking information to help ensure fair return to American
taxpayers and improved stewardship of coal resources

Idaho

Celebrate America's Mustang Events coming to Idaho!

Led by the Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF) in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the America's Mustang Campaign aims to educate Americans through events and activities that hel

Colorado

BLM announces new research to curb population growth and improve health of wild horse and burro herds

As part of its ongoing commitment to improving the health and management of wild horses and burros on federal lands in the West, the Bureau of Land Management today said it will initiate 21 researc

Colorado

Fire Restrictions Begin Friday in McInnis Canyons NCA Colorado River Corridor

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. —  Fire restrictions will begin Friday in portions of the Bureau of Land Management McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area in western Colorado.

Colorado

BLM finalizes two major land use plans in northwestern Colorado

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

National Office

BLM Announces New Research to Curb Population Growth and Improve Health of Wild Horse and Burro Herds

As part of its ongoing commitment to improving the health and management of wild horses and burros on federal lands in the West, the Bureau of Land Management today said it will initiate 21 researc

Colorado

Work to begin on Park Center Well

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office is set to begin work on the Park Center Well this week.

Alaska

BLM Alaska welcomes new district managers for Anchorage and Fairbanks

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management welcomes new district managers for the BLM Alaska Anchorage and Fairbanks District Offices.

Nevada

BLM Nevada Fire Fighters Prepared for Upcoming Holiday Weekend

Bureau of Land Management-Nevada fire fighters and personnel are on extended staffing for this weekend, with the anticipation of lightning and fire danger.

Nevada

Argenta Agreement Finalized, Public Land Reopened to Grazing

RENO, Nev.— On June 24, an order dismissing pending appeals to the BLM’s 2014 closure decision on the Argenta Allotment in the Battle Mountain District was approved by Administrative Law Judge Jame

Arizona

Fireworks Prohibited on BLM Lands

Although the sale of ground and hand-held fireworks and their use is legal in Arizona please remember fireworks are not permitted on public lands at any time, year-round.

This includes:

Utah

BLM Utah Announces Two New Appointments to Council to Help Advise Agency on Balanced Management of Nation's Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces two appointments to the 15-member citizen-based Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the Bureau of Land Management on public land issues

Colorado

BLM reminds the public about fireworks ban

MONTROSE, Colo.

Wyoming

Be Safe with Fireworks this July 4th

The Wyoming Bureau of Land Management (BLM) wishes everyone an enjoyable, but safe 4th of July.

Montana-Dakotas

Fireworks and Fire Safety Reminders for Independence Day Holiday Weekend

Recent hot, dry weather in many locations has resulted in increased fire danger.

Colorado

BLM Re-Opens Popular Trail for Season

CRAIG, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Little Snake Field Office opened some popular Emerald Mountain trails on June 27 ahead of the scheduled opening day. 
 

Alaska

BLM begins Placer Mining Reclamation Project at Jack Wade Creek

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska staff be

Nevada

No Fireworks Allowed on BLM Managed Public Lands

Las Vegas –While fireworks are available in Nye County and safe and sane fireworks go on sale in Clark County June 28, fire restrictions remain in place in Southern Nevada. 

Colorado

Interior Department Supported $358 Billion in Economic Activity, 2 Million Jobs in 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today released a report showing that the various activities of the Department of the Interior contributed $358 billion to the U.S.

Nevada

BLM releases decision for Wood Hills area wild horse water/bait trapping gather

The Bureau of Land Management, Elko District Office, Wells Field Office released the Decision Record for the Wood Hills area Wild Horse Water/Bait Trapping Gather June 5.