Press Releases

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Utah

BLM Utah Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

SALT LAKE CITY – In keeping with Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke’s commitment to work closely with states to enhance conservation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the avail

California

BLM California Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

SACRAMENTO, Calif.

Idaho

BLM Idaho Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

BOISE, Idaho – In keeping with Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke’s commitment to work closely with states to enhance conservation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the availab

Oregon-Washington

BLM Oregon Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans

BLM today announced the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and proposed plan amendments addressing Greater Sage-Grouse conservation on public land in Oregon.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Christmas Tree Permits and Avenza Mobile Maps Available

Medford, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Medford district office and the U.S.

National Office

Updated Plans for Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Reflect Wishes of States, Governors

WASHINGTON – Proposed revisions to the Bureau of Land Management’s Greater Sage-Grouse conservation plans reflect months of consultation and collaboration with Western governors on how best to avoi

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Seasonal closures protect wildlife

CODY, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office reminds the public of annual winter closures in the Bald Ridge, Carter Mountain, Little Mountain and Twin Creek Trail areas.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

Stinking Springs area closed over winter to protect wildlife

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – At the request of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the Bureau of Land Management Upper Snake Field Office has temporarily closed the Stinking S

California, Central California DO, Bishop FO

The BLM to conduct pile-burning operations in Mono County

Image of a firefighter in snow covered brush.BRIDGEORT, Calif.

California, Central California DO, Bakersfield FO

The BLM Bakersfield Field Office will lift fire restrictions on Friday

Aerial image of Sierra Nevada forest overlooking the Central Valley.

Nevada, Elko DO

Santa, Crafts and Hot Chocolate: California Trail Interpretive Center Presents a Pioneer Christmas for Kids

ELKO, Nev. – Enjoy taking a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus, making crafts and sipping hot chocolate at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO

Idaho Falls District BLM is hiring wildland firefighters for 2019

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho-- The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District will be hiring wildland firefighters for the 2019 fire season.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Goat Mountain Prospecting Decision

Portland, Ore.

Utah, Green River DO

BLM to host statewide public hearing regarding use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in the Wild Horse and Burro Program

VERNAL, Utah–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host its annual statewide public hearing at the BLM Vernal Field Office to discuss the use of helicopters and motorized vehicl

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM approves updated Kirkland Mine plan of operations

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Hassayampa Field Office has approved an updated Mining and Reclamation Plan of Operations and Final Environmental Assessment (E

New Mexico

BLM Christmas tree permits available

SANTA FE, N.M.
Oregon-Washington

Winter program highlights at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

The Bureau of Land Management’s National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is connecting visitors to public lands and America’s natural and cultural heritage with a variety of programs this winter.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Temporary closure of certain public lands near Laughlin for 2018 Rage at the River

LAS VEGAS— The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration from December 8 through December 9, 2018.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

Plan for proposed Caldwell Canyon phosphate mine available for review

SODA SPRINGS, Idaho – Today the Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District released a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) analyzing a mine and reclamation plan (M&RP) that P4 Product

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Kelly Point Road Winter Motorized Vehicle Closure Starts December 3rd, 2018

ST GEORGE, UT -- Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument Superintendent Chad Corey has set the seasonal winter closure of Kelly Point Road (NPS1203) to motorized vehicles for Monday, December 3rd,

Utah, West Desert DO

BLM releases Sevier Playa Potash Project for public comment

FILLMORE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fillmore Field Office is initiating a 45-day public comment period for the Sevier Playa Potash Project Draft Environmental Impa