Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

BLM extending scoping period for proposed lithium exploration near McDermitt, Nev.

VALE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is extending the public scoping period for a proposal to conduct expanded lithium exploration in the McDermitt Caldera.

National Office

Biden-Harris Administration invests more than $18 million in public lands projects as part of Investing in America Agenda

WASHINGTON – Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced more than $18 million in shovel-ready ecosystem restoration and resilience projects on the nation’s public lands as

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Campfire Restrictions Increase to Stage 3 on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River

Joint News Release
Bureau of Land Management, Medford District
USDA Forest Service, Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest

Gila DO

BLM rescinds fire restrictions in Apache and Navajo counties

TUCSON, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management, Gila District rescinded Stage 1 fire restrictions in Apache and Navajo counties effective Aug. 15, at 8 a.m.  

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public input on proposed mineral exploration in southern California

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM seeks public comments on proposed adjustments to Foothill Dolomite Mine Project

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Emergency closure of Cactus Drive

WORLAND, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office has temporarily closed Cactus Drive, located 4.5 miles east of Worland and 1.2 miles south of U.S. Highway 16.
 

New Mexico, Carlsbad FO, Oklahoma FO

BLM opens protest period for oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico, Oklahoma

SANTA FE, N.M.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM temporarily restricts roads, trails in the Mesa Chijuilla Area for ‘Oh My God 100’ off-road racing event

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – On Aug.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Power outage impacting amenities and facilities at Imperial Dam Recreation Area

YUMA, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Yuma Field Office is advising the public of a power ou

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Split Rock Uranium Mill Site permanently transferred to Department of Energy

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management today announced the permanent transfer of administrative jurisdiction over the

Wyoming, High Desert DO

Wild Horses, Burros, and Trainers to Compete in 90-day Challenge

Rock Springs, Wyo. – On August 18, mustangs, burros, and their trainers will show off the progress they’ve made in 90 days at the Wyoming Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) Challenge.

Eastern States

BLM to host wild horse and burro event in West Bend, Wisconsin

MILWA

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM Arizona Strip District implements temporary closure for public safety and Kane Fire suppression efforts

Due to the extreme fire conditions, the Arizona Strip District is implementing a temporary closure of BLM-managed lands south of Hwy 89A in House Rock Valley.
Idaho

Repair work and improvements to BLM’s Eagle Creek Road progressing

LEWISTON, Idaho – Work to repair numerous road washouts and damage caused by severe spring storms continues on the Eagle Creek Road in Nez Perce County.

New Mexico, Farmington DO, Taos FO

BLM seeks public comment for Río Grande del Norte National Monument plan

TAOS, N.M.

Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM and Partners Treat Cheatgrass in Carbon County

Rawlins, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Carbon County Weed and Pest Control District are treating invasive cheatgrass near Baggs, Wyoming through the end of August.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM Worland hosts National Public Lands Day event at Gebo

WORLAND, Wyo.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Campfires prohibited on Bureau of Land Management lands in northwest Oregon to protect against wildfire

EUGENE, Ore. – Due to high fire danger, campfires will be prohibited on all Bureau of Land Management lands in northwest Oregon starting Aug. 11 at 12:01 a.m.

Utah

BLM invites public comment on draft plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management today published a