Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

BLM officials to conduct controlled burns

SPOKANE, WASH. -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District Office, Border Field Office and Wenatchee Field Office fire management officials, will conduct several prescr

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM to conduct aerial herbicide applications

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management will be conducting aerial herbicide applications starting Oct. 10 through Oct. 20.

California, Ridgecrest FO

BLM seeks public input on proposed water pipeline project in Kern County

California, Northern California DO

BLM Resource Advisory Council to Meet Oct. 25-26 in Susanville

New Mexico, Farmington DO, Taos FO

BLM announces Santa Cruz Lake now open on Mondays

TAOS, N.M. – 

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Bureau of Land Management establishes seasonal closures to protect nesting birds of prey in Central Oregon

PRINEVILLE, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management will seasonally close six areas in central Oregon to safeguard habitat for federally protected raptors.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Upper Table Rock trailhead and trail closed weekdays Oct 16-Nov 22

Medford, Ore.

Nevada, Carson City DO

The Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2023 Desatoya Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather

CARSON CITY, Nev. – On September 30, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2023 Desatoya Herd Management Area wild horse gather near Fallon, Nevada.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

BLM schedules wild horse and burro event in Marshall, Texas

NORMAN, Okla.— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event Oct.

National Office

The BLM and USFS seek nominations for National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service are seeking nominations to fill three positions on the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.

National Office

BLM takes step to implement Helium Stewardship Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consistent with the 

National Office

BLM releases public meeting information for proposed NPR-A rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Bureau of Land Management will host eight public meetings that will provide forums for the public to learn more about the proposed National Petrole

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO

Notice of Public Meeting of the Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council, Colorado

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council (RAC) is announcing its 2023 fall meeting.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM invites applications for special recreation permits on Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River

Prineville, Ore. — The BLM will accept permit applications for watercraft guiding activities on the Lower Deschutes River from October 1 – 31.

California, Central California DO

BLM Bishop Field Office advises public on limited access to Alabama Hills

National Office

BLM, USFS select Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board members

WASHINGTON, D.C. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) today announced selections for the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks input on Roseburg area recreation site plans

Roseburg, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is developing plans to restore and improve recreation areas along the North Umpqua River and Rock Creek.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

BLM Emergency Closure Order to be lifted near the Tyee Fire

Roseburg, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will lift the emergency closure associated with the Tyee fire on lands administered by the BLM, Roseburg Dis

Nevada

PUBLIC LAND ECLIPSE TIPS

WINNEMUCCA, NV

California, Northern California DO

BLM welcomes comment for proposed mineral exploration in Washoe County, Nev.

California, Northern California DO

BLM lifts northern California fire restrictions

California, Northern California DO

BLM announces fall color ride on Bizz Johnson Trail