Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington

A Dam Important Find!

PORTLAND, Ore. – A new fossil find represents the earliest record of living beavers (Castor) in North America.

Eastern States

Celebrate National Public Lands Day by Helping to Repair the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area Trail System

On September 24, 2011, more than 180,000 volunteers at over 2,000 sites throughout the United States are expected to volunteer to help restore the beauty and vitality of our public lands as part of

Montana-Dakotas

Do Your Part--Douse Your Campfire!

The calendar says that summer is over, but the weather says there's still time for camping.

Oregon-Washington

It's All About the Numbers: BLM Releases 2011 Annual Almanac

It's almost the end of summer -- and that means it's time for a brand new edition of BLM Facts!

Colorado

BLM Releases Environmental Assessment for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management in Colorado just released an environmental assessment for public comment regarding proposed leases for its quarterly oil and gas lease sale on February 9, 2012.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Posts List of Proposed Parcels for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office has posted its list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., Nov.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $3,018

Today the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold one parcel totaling 820 acres for $3,018 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Eastern States

Mark Your Calendars -- NPLD Coming to Meadowood

Americans will soon be celebrating National Public Lands Day (NPLD) for the 13th consecutive year.

Montana-Dakotas

Results of July 2011 BLM Montana Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Bonus bids for a total of 32,180 acres (19,292 acres in North Dakota and 12,788 acres in South Dakota) at the Bureau of Land Management's July 12 oil and gas lease sale in Billings totaled $66,259,

Montana-Dakotas

Fourth of July Fire Safety Reminder

Our cool wet spring is giving way to warmer, drier conditions. Smokey Bear and your wildland firefighters would like to remind everyone to use extreme caution while recreating on public lands.

Eastern States

All parcels offered are sold in oil and gas lease sale at BLM Eastern States

The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted in competitive bids for all parcels offered.

Eastern States

Notice of Public Meeting Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area

The Lower Potomac Field Station has scheduled a public scoping meeting to share information about the current condition and potential future options of the equestrian stables located at the Meadowo

Oregon-Washington

Eastern Washington Council Still Needs Advisors

PORTLAND – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has vacant positions on the Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

Oregon-Washington

BLM Updates Challenges and Opportunities Map

PORTLAND – The Oregon/Washington Bureau of Land management (BLM) has updated their “Challenges & Opportunities” map and Website to include even more information than before.

Colorado

BLM Releases Environmental Assessments for Nov. 2011 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management in Colorado just released several environmental assessments for public comment regarding proposed leases for its quarterly oil and gas lease sale in November.

Oregon-Washington

Applicants Sought for Recreation Resource Advisory Committee

PORTLAND – The U.S.

Colorado

BLM Colorado Safety Tips for Memorial Day Recreation

Get outside and enjoy your public lands this Memorial Day weekend.

Eastern States

Federal Mineral Leases Boost Local Economies

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States Office administered more than 3,500 Federal onshore mineral leases in FY 2010.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Posts List of Proposed Parcels for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado posted its list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., August 11, 2011, at the Colorado State Office in Lakewoo

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $543,813

Today the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold two parcels totaling 1,608.69 acres for $543,813 at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Montana-Dakotas

Results of May 2011 BLM Montana Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Bonus bids for a total of 14,458.22 acres (13,459.91 acres in M.T. and 998.31 acres in N.D) at the Bureau of Land Management's May 10 oil and gas lease sale in Billings totaled $5,228,927.50.

Eastern States

Meadowood - A Diamond in the Rough

Sometimes the most interesting places are right in our own backyards.

Colorado

BLM Celebrates 25th Anniversary for Colorado Wild Horse Inmate Program

Come celebrate the Wild Horse Inmate Program’s 25th Anniversary with the Bureau of Land Management during a two-day event and adoption with performances by the Westernaires, a horse parade of forme

Montana-Dakotas

New BLM Montana-Dakotas Associate State Director on Board

Kate Kitchell is the new associate state director of the Montana/Dakotas Bureau of Land Management. She replaces Howard Lemm, who retired in July 2010.

Eastern States

Federal Mineral Leases Boost Local Economies

Did you know that the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Federal Mineral Leasing Program always operates in the black?