Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management asks for feedback on aquatic restoration proposal

Portland, Ore.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Temporary Closure of Certain Public Lands near Jean for the 2023 Mint 400

LAS VEGAS –The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration from March 10 through March 11, 20

California, Northern California DO

BLM to offer wild horses, burros for adoption in Ferndale

National Office

New tool models the future for wild horses on public lands

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management to begin NEPA process for the Golden Currant Solar Project Application

LAS VEGAS – The BLM has granted a variance for the Golden Currant Solar Project right-of-way application in coordination with appropriate federal, state, local agencies, Tribes, an

California, California Desert DO

BLM to reopen Calico Early Man Site

Arizona, Gila DO

Prescribed fire planned for 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

Southwest DO

BLM Southwest District sheep grazing sub-committee to meet March 14

Montrose, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Southwest District Resource Advisory Council will hold its first of six meetings of a sub-committee formed to consider domestic shee

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM conducts prescribed burn operations in Socorro County

SOC

Oregon-Washington

BLM Announces Rural Fire Readiness Program Equipment Transfer Application

Portland, Ore. — Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the application process for wildland fire equipment under the Rural Fire Readiness (RFR) program.

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management announces end to public comment period for utility-scale solar review

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that the public comment period for its solar programmatic environmental impact statement will clo

Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO

BLM Campbell Tract welcomes Iditarod fans for ceremonial start activities

The Bureau of Land Management will host the finish of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race ceremonial start on March 4 at the BLM Campbell Tract. 
Idaho, Boise DO

Wild horses, burros and trainers unite this weekend in Boise

Boise, Idaho– Trainers approved to adopt a wild horse or burro gathered from overpopulated public ra

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM and Wyoming State Parks plan new trail opportunities at South Pass City

LANDER, Wyo.

California, Central California DO, Central Coast FO

BLM Central Coast Field Office seeks public input for a Law Enforcement OHV grant

Nevada

Humboldt River Field Office has finalized the Water Canyon Recreation Area Environmental Assessment

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.— The Humboldt River Field Office of the BLM has finalized the Water Canyon Recreation Area Environmental Assessment and has signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and De

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM invites public input on Middle Gila South Transportation Plan

TUCSON, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management Tucson Field Office invites the public to participate in the scoping stage of the Middle Gila South Access and Transportation Man

Canyon Country DO

The BLM announces annual avoidance areas to protect raptors in the Indian Creek Special Recreation Management Area

MONTICELLO, Utah – Each spring, raptors return to the Indian Creek area for nesting.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

BLM to hold wild horse and burro event in Abilene, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event in Abilene, Texas, March 24-25, at the Guitar Arena at the Taylor County Expo Center. &

Idaho

BLM seeks public input on analysis of proposed mining operation near Idaho City

BOISE, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has analyzed a proposed placer gold mining operation in Granite Creek, located 12 miles northwest of Idaho City, and will accept public comments on