Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM to Host Public Meeting about John Day River

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

BLM waives day use fees in observance of Washington's Birthday

PORTLAND, Ore — In honor of George Washington’s birthday and to increase recreational access to public land, the Bureau of Land Management is waiving recreation standard amenity an

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM plans prescribed burn to benefit wildlife at Warner Wetlands

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

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

LANDER, Wyo.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM releases analysis of bentonite mining expansion

CODY, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management has analyzed a proposed bentonite mining expansion project in Big Horn County, two miles north of Lovell.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO, Lakeview DO, Vale DO

Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council to host meeting

VALE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet in person in Hines, Ore., on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 28 and March 1.

Colorado

BLM Colorado Public Room announces two-week closure

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is announcing a two-week closure of the Andy Senti Public Lands Information Center (Public Room) beginning February 13th.

Alaska

Bureau of Land Management publishes final supplemental analysis for Willow Master Development Plan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska —The Bureau of Land Management Alaska State Office today released the final supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for the proposed Willow Master Deve

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM prescribed burning planned in the Hualapai Mountains

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management Colorado River District are planning to conduct prescribed burning in the Hualapai Mountains, 20 t

National Office

Bureau of Land Management and USDA Forest Service Announce 2023 Grazing Fees

The federal grazing fee for 2023 remains at $1.35 per animal unit month for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.35 per head month for lands managed by the USDA Forest

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM seeks information regarding recent vandalism incidents on public land

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. — Since July 2022, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has experienced multiple incidents of vandalism, including the burning of vault public toilets around

California, California Desert DO, Barstow FO

BLM welcomes Marc Stamer as Barstow Field Manager

Nevada

BLM Battle Mountain District to Conduct Prescribed Burning in the Railroad Valley Wildlife Management Area

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.-- The Battle Mountain District Office (BMDO) is planning to conduct prescribed burning activities during the months of February through March 2023 in the Lockes Pond an

Spokane DO

BLM approves management plan for San Juan Islands National Monument

San Juan Islands, WA – The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the San Juan Islands National Monument Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Record of Decision (ROD

Utah

BLM to host public meeting in Salt Lake City for input on potential updates to solar energy program

SALT LAKE CITY — As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meetin

Canyon Country DO

BLM proposes rule to limit roped and aerial recreation to protect wildlife in Mineral and Hell Roaring canyons

MOAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management proposes a rule to protect vital wildlife habitat from increasing encroachment of recreational uses by limiting roped and aerial activiti

Alaska

Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on draft environmental assessment for Campbell Creek Science Center Access Improvement Project

ANCHORAGE, Alaska— The Bureau of Land Management today released a draft environmental assessment that analyzes the effects of conceptual design alternatives

Idaho, Boise DO

BLM increases fees at Cove Recreation Site for maintenance and improvements

Boise, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved a revised business plan for its Cove Recreation Site, located approximately 35 miles south of Boise, that includes raised fees for da

California, Northern California DO, Applegate FO

BLM advises public to Recreate Responsibly and avoid driving on muddy roads

Southeastern States DO

BLM to host Wild Horse and Burro Event in Okeechobee, Florida

FLOWOOD, Miss.— The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event, offering a limited number of excess animals gathered from western rangelands, on February 10-11, 2023

California, Central California DO, Central Coast FO

Clear Creek Road closed due to storm-related damage in San Benito County

Eastern States

Biden-Harris Administration Protects Boundary Waters Area Watershed

WASHINGTON – Today, the Biden-Harris administration took action to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounding watershed, a spectacular network of rivers, lakes and forests in