Press Releases

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Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM announces change to Paint Rock Canyon access

WORLAND, Wyo.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

BLM extends Upper Snake East Travel Management Plan comment period

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is extending the public comment period on the environmental analysis for the Upper Snake East T

Alaska

Burning operations planned for military training lands in Interior Alaska to reduce wildfire threat

The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS) and 11th Airborne Division (11th ABD) will soon implement multiple prescribed fires on military training lands ...
Colorado

Forest Service, BLM Seek Public Comments on Thompson Divide Withdrawal

Delta, Colorado, May 3, 2023 – The USDA Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management are seeking public scoping comments and hosting two public meetings on a requested withdrawal of National

National Office

Bureau of Land Management releases meeting dates for proposed Public Lands Rule

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced a schedule for five public meetings that will provide forums across the country for the public to learn more a

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Rogue River Ranch seeking Artist-In-Residence Applications

Medford Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking applicants for an Artist-in-Residence program at the Rogue River Ranch.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Sandy Ridge Recreation Area closed, May 4

Portland, Ore. — Officials with the Bureau of Land Management will close the Sandy Ridge Recreation Area for the day on Thursday, May 4.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM treatment planned south of St. George, Utah near Mt. Dellenbaugh

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Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM to hold virtual public information forum on solar proposals

KINGMAN, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a virtual forum on May 18, 2023, at 5 p.m., to share information and receive public input on three applications for s

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM announces Red Canyon Road washed out due to flooding

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Pinedale FO

Pinedale Anticline Project Office Board of Directors to hold in-person meeting May 31

PINEDALE, Wyo. - The Pinedale Anticline Project Office (PAPO) Board of Directors will meet in-person on May 31, 2023.

Idaho

Federal and state partners sign interagency agreement to respond to wildland fire in Idaho

BOISE, IDAHO-The Idaho Department of Lands; the Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management, U.S.

Alaska

BLM extends winter season access in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and the Steese National Conservation Area

Until further notice, the Bureau of Land Management Eastern Interior Field Office is extending the winter season travel limitations in two popular areas.
High Desert DO

BLM Rock Springs Temporarily Closes Steamboat Mountain Area to Motorized Vehicles

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rock Springs Field Office is temporarily closing the Steamboat Mountain area northeast of Rock Springs, Wyoming to motorized vehicles.

Utah, Color Country DO

Free daily dino tours kick off in a Jurassic way at Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry

HANKSVILLE, Utah — Brontosaurus-size your summer with a free 30- to 45-minute guided tour of the Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry.

Utah, Color Country DO

BLM invites public input on emergency stabilization, rehabilitation program

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management invites public review and comment on the Cedar City Field Office Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation Program Environmental A

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

BLM Colorado solar lease bids for more than $200,000

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Rocky Mountain District held a successful lease sale of the De Tilla Gulch solar energy zone at its Cañon City office.

California, Northern California DO

BLM opening Trinity River campgrounds May 5

National Office

BLM schedules public hearing on use of motorized vehicles for wild horse and burro management

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bureau of Land Management will conduct a virtual public hearing regarding the use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in the management of wild horses an

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Bureau of Land Management opens lands closed for 2020 Labor Day Fires

SALEM, Ore. – Friday, April 28, the Bureau of Land Management will reopen the last public lands closed after the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire.