Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington

Fireworks and Exploding Targets Ban 2015

Effective June 1, 2015, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) prohibits the use of fireworks and exploding targets on all BLM-managed public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.

Colorado

BLM and NPS seek comment on proposed Bull Canyon Rim Trail

MEEKER, Colo.

National Office, Nevada

Interior Department Approves First Solar Energy Zone Projects

As part of the Obama Administration's comprehensive Climate Action Plan to create American jobs, develop domestic clean energy resources, and cut carbon pollution, the Bureau of Land Management (BL

Colorado

BLM Front Range Resource Advisory Council meets June 11

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Front Range Resource Advisory Council will meet June 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Colorado

BLM begins public scoping for Eastern Colorado plan

CANON CITY, Colo.

Alaska

National Trails Day project promotes wildland fire preparedness

ANCHORAGE – On June 6, 2015, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in

National Office

BLM Extends Public Comment Period on Oil and Gas Royalty Rulemaking

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it is extending the public comment period on its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) to seek public comment on potential updates to

Colorado

Bike Event to Highlight Grand Junction Trails

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Professional and amateur riders are slated to take part in the Grand Junction Off-Road mountain bike event scheduled to begin May 29 in the Grand Valley. 

Oregon-Washington

BLM Distributes Payments to Counties 2015

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it has issued payment to 18 counties in western Oregon eligible under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act extensio

California

BLM Presents 2015 "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Award to Bodfish Resident

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today presented its prestigious "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Awards for outstanding volunteer service in 2014 on BLM-managed lands.

Colorado

BLM Presents 'Making a Difference' National Volunteer Awards

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Colorado

BLM, USFS Plans for Public Lands in Colorado Provide for Greater Sage-Grouse Protection, Balanced Development

Denver – Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S.

Nevada

BLM to Hold Oil and Gas Lease Sale June 9

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a competitive oil and gas lease sales on Tuesday, June 9 at the BLM Nevada State Office,1340 Financial Blvd., Reno.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Plans for Public Lands in South Dakota Provide for Greater Sage-Grouse Protection, Balanced Development

Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released final environmental reviews for land use plans in South Dakota that will help to conserve greater sage-grouse habitat and support sustainable econ

Alaska

BLM Requests Nominations and Comments for 2015 NPR-A Oil & Gas Lease Sale

ANCHORAGE, AKThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

National Office

BLM Presents 'Making a Difference' National Volunteer Awards

The Bureau of Land Management today presented its prestigious “Making a Difference" National Volunteer Awards for outstanding volunteer service in 2014 on BLM-managed lands.

Colorado

BLM, USFS Plans for Public Lands in Colorado Provide for Greater Sage-Grouse Protection, Balanced Development

Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S.

Utah

BLM, USFS Plans for Public Lands in Utah Provide for Greater Sage-Grouse Protection, Balanced Development

Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S.

National Office, Wyoming

BLM Employees Honored by Public Lands Foundation in 2015

Two Bureau of Land Management (BLM) employees from Lander, Wyo., were presented with the Outstanding Public Lands Professional Award today for their achievements and dedication to managing America'

California

Media Advisory: BLM Presents 2015 "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Award to Bodfish Resident

WHAT: Recognition event to present Ted Brummer with the prestigious "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Award for outstanding volunteer service.

WHEN: Thurs., May 28, 10:00 a.m.

Colorado

BLM Northwest Resource Advisory Council meets in Kremmling June. 4

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday, June 4 at the Allington Inn, 215 Central Ave, Kremmling.

Oregon-Washington

Ten New Prehistoric Rodent Species Discovered in Oregon's John Day Basin

Kimberly, Ore.