Press Releases

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Press Releases by region.
Clickable map BLM's regions overlayed on map of U.S. Links to the BLM's regional offices overlayed to a map of the continental US and Alaska. Original svg provided by https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blank_US_Map_(states_only).svg OR WA MT ND SD Eastern States NM TX OK KS AK AZ CA CO ID NV UT WY NE

California, California Desert DO

BLM California Desert District to host Advisory Council meeting in April

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

BLM announces public input on the proposed Burnstone Quarry in eastern Idaho

POCATELLO, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is preparing an environmental assessment to analyze the potential effects associated with a high-calcium limestone quarry and is seeking public

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

BLM seeks public input on Upper Snake East Travel Management Plan

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management prepared an environmental analysis for a proposed travel management plan in the Upper Snake Field Off

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM to conduct prescribed fire in Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

Tucson, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Tucson Field Office and Gila District Fire Management Office will conduct a multiple day prescribed fire on the Las Cienegas Nation

National Office

BLM awards more than $4.7 million for wild horse and burro training and adoption programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bureau of Land Management has awarded two grants totaling more than $4.7 million to accelerate the training and placement of excess wild horses and burr

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, San Luis Valley FO

Notice of Competitive Offer for Solar Energy Development on Public Lands in Saguache County, CO

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Rocky Mountain District, Canon City, Colorado, will accept competitive bids to lease public lands for solar energy projects on approximately 1,064 acres in Saguache County, Colorado.
California, Northern California DO, Arcata FO

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds restoration efforts at Lacks Creek

The BLM announced $100,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will go towards completing restoration and improvement projects in the Lacks Creek Management Area in northwest California.
Nevada, Ely DO

BLM seeks public input on Garnet Hill Recreation Area Management Plan

The Bristlecone Field Office is asking the public to provide input on a proposed Recreation Area Management Plan and associated environmental assessment for the Garnet Hill Recreation Area and Egan Crest trail systems.
Wyoming

BLM Offers Reward for Information on Vandalism in Roger’s Canyon

Laramie, Wyo.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument seeking Artist-In-Residence Applications

Medford Ore. — Officials with the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument are accepting applications for its summer Artist-in-Residence program.

New Mexico

BLM schedules open house, seeks public input about Travel Management Plan for Cross Bar Management Area

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oklahoma Field Office is seeking public input to inform the Cross Bar Management Area (CBMA) Travel Management Plan (TMP).

Colorado

BLM to offer 1,064 acres for solar lease auction

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today it is auctioning 1,064 acres of public land for solar energy production in the De Tilla Gulch area of Saguache Cou

National Office

Thomas Heinlein named Bureau of Land Management Assistant Director for National Conservation Lands and Community Partnerships

The Bureau of Land Management today announced the appointment of Thomas (Tom) Heinlein as Assistant Director for the National Conservation Lands and Community Partnerships.

Moab FO

BLM seeks additional public input on dispersed camping proposal for Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges

MOAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Moab Field Office announces a second comment period for feedback on a proposal to limit camping to designated sites in a portion of the L

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO, Lakeview DO, Medford DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Roseburg DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks proposals to fund natural resource projects

Portland, Ore. – About $3 million in funding is available for natural resource projects that restore and improve public lands across western Oregon.

Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO

Public scoping period opens for Resource Management Plan amendment allowing e-bike use, new route designations within Campbell Tract

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced in the 

Utah

BLM offers rewards for information in the shooting of two wild horses on the Onaqui Mountain Herd Management Area

SALT LAKE CITY —The Bureau of Land Management, American Wild Horse Campaign, Onaqui Catalogue, the National Mustang Association and Red Birds Trust are offering a $22,500 reward fo

Nevada

BLM to host virtual public meeting for Greenlink North project March 29

RENO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites the public to the fourth pre-scoping virtual public workshop on the proposed Greenlink North Project to be held via Zo

Southwest DO

BLM Southwest District RAC sheep grazing sub-committee to meet April 5

Montrose, Colo.

Nevada

The Winnemucca District Office welcomes a new district manager

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Nevada has selected Sam Burton as the new Winnemucca District Manager. Mr.

Utah

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument now accepting 2023 Artist-In-Residence Applications

KANAB, Utah — Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Artist-in-Residence program, sponsored throug

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

BLM plans prescribed burn at Deer Haven

The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to conduct a prescribed burn in the Deer Haven area, approximately 15 miles northwest of Cañon City, south of High Park Road, and west of County Road 69 i