Press Releases

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Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

RESCHEDULED: BLM and nonprofit to clean up Government Draw July 8

LANDER, Wyo. — All are welcome to pitch in for a cleanup of public lands on July 8 in the Government Draw area east of Lander.

Wyoming

BLM oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming nets $14,776,920

Cheyenne, Wyo – The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office today conducted a competitive oil and gas lease sale offering 116 parcels covering 127,014.62 acres in Wyoming.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM transfers wildland fire engine and boat to local fire department

YUMA, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management Arizona (BLM) recently transferred wildland fire equipment

New Mexico, Farmington DO, Taos FO

BLM halts proposal for grasshopper treatments in Rio Arriba County

SANTA FE, N.M.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Trail work to begin at Gooseberry Badlands

WORLAND, Wyo. — Improvements to the Bureau of Land Management-administered Gooseberry Badlands Scenic Overlook Trail west of Worland will begin in July and continue into the fall.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Steens Loop Road open for the season, mostly

Hines, Ore. – Starting July 1, the Steens Mountain Loop Road in southeast Oregon will be open to vehicle traffic, except for a one-mile section near Big Indian Gorge Overlook.

Nevada

Fireworks prohibited on public lands

As Nevadans celebrate America’s independence and head to the outdoors for the holi

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Fire Restrictions Increase on Coos Bay District

NORTH BEND, Ore.

New Mexico, Farmington DO, Farmington FO, Taos FO

BLM Farmington and Taos implement fire restrictions across public lands

FARMINGTON, N.M.

California, Northern California DO

BLM implements seasonal fire restrictions on northwest California public lands

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

Help prevent wildfires this holiday weekend

Spokane, WA – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire management officials are encouraging visitors to public lands across the state of Washington to be especially careful to avoid st

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM Las Cruces District seeks applicants for Artist-in-Residence Program

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM oil and gas lease sale in North Dakota nets over $15 million

BILLINGS, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas State Office today conducted a competitive oil and gas lease sale with bids on 14 parcels covering 5,671.72 acres in North Dakota.

Eastern States

BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Perry, Georgia

FLOWOOD, Miss.— The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event, offering a

Wyoming

Trails Center hosting 'Pioneer Music' weekend in Casper

CASPER, Wyo.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Storm damage limits access to Smilo Road

WORLAND, Wyo. — Recent storms have created hazardous conditions for vehicular travel and public land users on Smilo/Sand Draw Road east of Ten Sleep.

California, Central California DO

BLM Mother Lode and Ukiah field offices issue seasonal fire restrictions

California, Central California DO

BLM Bishop Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions in Inyo County

BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management announces fire restrictions are effective Wednesday, June 28, for public lands managed by the Bishop Field Office in Inyo County.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM urges Fourth of July visitors to recreate responsibly

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — On the Fourth of July, we celebrate and reflect on the freedom and liberty for all Americans.

Utah

BLM issues sale notice for oil, gas lease sale in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

Biden-Harris Administration improves Wilson Lake campsites near Hazelton, Idaho

The BLM began construction to upgrade the Wilson Lake Campsites north of Hazelton last week, funded in part through the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Upgrades include roads, toilets, and camping amenities.
Idaho, Boise DO

Mustang Mania Show this weekend at Ford Idaho Horse Park

NAMPA, Idaho – The Mustang Mania Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) Challenge will return to Nampa on&n