Press Releases
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Discover dinosaurs: Free tours are back at BLM's Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry
Free guided tour of the Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry will be available during the weeks of May 13, May 20, June 3, June 10, and June 17, 2024.
Reward for information on California wild burro killings increased to $36,000
Partners join BLM in offering reward
BLM issues decision on challenged 2018 oil and gas leases in Utah
The BLM announced a decision to reaffirm three oil and gas leases in San Juan County following a legal challenge & agreement to reconsider 28 leases from BLM’s March and Dec. 2018 competitive oil & gas lease sales.
BLM invites public to Idaho Resource Advisory Council spring meeting and field tour
The public is invited to join the Idaho Resource Advisory Council (RAC) on a field tour of BLM managed recreation sites on Tuesday, May 14, from 8:15 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) to approximately 4 p.m.
Repair work and improvements to BLM’s Eagle Creek Road continue
Work to repair numerous road washouts and damage continues on the Eagle Creek Road in Nez Perce County’s Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area.
Humboldt River Field Office has initiated a public scoping period on the Blue Wing Complex Herd Management Area Plan
The Humboldt River Field Office is developing a Herd Management Area Plan (HMAP) for the Blue Wing Complex. A 30-day public scoping period will begin on May 2, 2024, and will end at 11:59 PM PST on June 1, 2024.
Sheep to arrive at Cronan & Magnolia Ranch to graze on invasive plants and reduce wildfire threat
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – A flock of nearly 900 sheep will arrive in early May at the Bureau of Land Management’s Cronan Ranch, and a flock of nearly 600 sheep will arrive in mid-May at Magnolia Ranch, to graze invasive weeds and reduce wildfire threat. Sheep herders will manage the flocks, moving them across the grassy slopes and meadows with assistance from herding dogs and livestock protection dogs. The sheep will be grazing behind temporary fencing to allow the sheep herder to keep the sheep in an area long enough to have the vegetation uniformly grazed and/or trampled down.
Whittaker Creek and Clay Creek campgrounds to remain closed for 2024 season, Bureau of Land Management announces
Whittaker Creek and Clay Creek campgrounds will remain closed at the start of the 2024 season due to low staffing and the lack of campground host volunteers.
Residents of eastern Nevada urged to prepare for 2024 wildfire season
A Bureau of Land Management fire official Wednesday advised eastern Nevada residents to prepare their home and property for the advent of wildfire season.
BLM April 2024 North Dakota and Montana oil and gas lease sale results
BLM April 2024 North Dakota and Montana oil and gas lease sale results
Received 105 bids, sold leases on 77% of lands offered
Use off-highway vehicles delayed while trails dry out in the White Mountains National Recreation Area
Motor vehicles restricted from several trails May 1 – May 24
May wild horse and burro adoption events in Wyoming
Bureau of Land Management Wyoming will hold three wild horse and burro adoptions this May. Animals will be offered to qualified adopters both online and at in-person competitive bid adoptions for a $125 minimum fee.
BLM Nevada issues a 2024 Fire Prevention Order
A 2024 Fire Prevention Order is in effect beginning Wednesday, May 1 through October 31, 2024.
BLM opening Trinity River campgrounds May 3
REDDING, Calif. – With summer camping season just around the corner, the Bureau of Land Management is announcing that Trinity River campgrounds along State Route 299 will open Friday, May 3. These campgrounds are first-come, first-served. There are no reservations.
Susan Creek Falls Trail to be Closed on Weekdays
The Bureau of Land Management will close the Susan Creek Falls Trail, Monday through Friday, April 29 to May 17, 2024.
BLM extends comment period on environmental analysis for oil and gas leasing in Ohio
In response to several requests, the Bureau of Land Management is providing more time for the public to provide input on a draft supplemental environmental assessment evaluating possible impacts from potential oil and gas leasing within the Wayne National Forest in southeastern Ohio.
Gooseberry Badlands project complete: Improvements funded by Great American Outdoors Act
Worland, Wyo. – Major improvements to the Bureau of Land Management-administered Gooseberry Badlands Scenic Overlook Trail west of Worland are complete.
BLM seeks input for Gerber Forest Health Treatments Environmental Assessment
The BLM Klamath Falls Field Office seeks public input on the Gerber Forest Health Treatments Environmental Assessment.
BLM welcomes the public to celebrate Point Arena-Stornetta’s 10-year anniversary
The Bureau of Land Management would like to invite the public to “Celebrate the Coast,” from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sat. May 18, at Point Arena. This event marks the 10-year anniversary of the inclusion of the Point Arena-Stornetta Unit to the California Coastal National Monument. The event is free to the public and activities will be happening along the coastal trail between City Hall and the Lighthouse. Mendocino College Field Station, found along the trail, will be offering an open house.
BLM issues fire restrictions to protect properties and residences north of Fairbanks
The fire prevention order will be in effect May 1 through October 31
