Press Releases
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BLM to conduct hazardous fuels reduction treatments in Northeastern Utah, August 2024
The BLM Green River District Fire & Fuels Program will begin implementing hazardous fuels reduction treatments on portions of Blue Mountain, Diamond Mountain, and the Bookcliffs starting in August 2024.
BLM, Sacramento County Sheriff to offer inmate-trained horses for adoption
BLM, Sacramento County Sheriff to offer inmate-trained horses for adoption
Fire Prevention Awareness: Protecting Our Public Lands During Harvest Season
As we approach the critical harvest season, the Bureau of Land Management emphasizes the importance of fire prevention, particularly regarding human-caused fires related to agricultural operations.
BLM to hold geothermal lease sale October 8, 2024
The Bureau of Land Management will hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
BLM, NPS seek input on wild burro plan in western Arizona
The BLM and NPS seek public comments on an environmental assessment for proposed wild burro gathers within and outside the Tassi-Gold Butte Herd Management Area on the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument.
BLM to begin Sulphur Herd Management Area wild horse gather, August 2024
The BLM Cedar City Field Office will begin gather operations to remove wild horses from within and outside of the Sulphur Herd Management Area in Beaver, Iron and Millard Counties starting Tuesday, Aug. 13.
BLM to host free nature writing workshop at Headwaters Forest Reserve
North coast author Jerry Martien will lead a free nature writing workshop, Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Headwaters Education Center within the Bureau of Land Management Headwaters Forest Reserve near Eureka.
BLM announces next steps to implement the Public Lands Rule
Today, the BLM announced its intent to develop a Federal Advisory Committee to engage the public and to help inform the Bureau’s implementation of the Public Lands Rule
BLM lifts emergency fire closure at Jump Creek Recreation site
BLM lifts emergency fire closure at Jump Creek Recreation site due to containment of the Jump Fire.
BLM uses UAS to facilitate restoration
BLM utilizes Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) to collect resource information on public lands in Wyoming's two Restoration Landscapes, LaBarge and Muddy Creek.
BLM issues updated management plan guiding public land use for North Dakota
The Bureau of Land Management released its proposed resource management plan and final environmental impact statement for the North Dakota Field Office.
BLM issues proposed Rio Puerco Field Office resource management plan
The Bureau of Land Management is issuing a Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Rio Puerco Field Office.
BLM seeks input for proposed Dry Creek Trona Mine in Southwest Wyoming
BLM is seeking public comment on the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Dry Creek Trona Mine south of Green River in Sweetwater County. The comment period will close September 23, 2024.
BLM High Desert District Announces Availability of Herbicide EA for Public Comment
The Bureau of Land Management High Desert District (HDD) is requesting public comment on the Vegetation Management using Herbicides on Public Lands Environmental Assessment (DOI-BLM-WY-D000-2024-0001-EA).
BLM holds Montana, North Dakota oil and gas lease sale
The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas State Office held a competitive oil and gas lease sale Aug. 6.
The Bureau of Land Management has concluded the FY2024 Blue Wing Complex Wild Horse and Burro Gather
The Humboldt River Field Office has concluded the FY2024 Blue Wing Complex wild horse and burro gather near Lovelock, Nev., on July 31, 2024.
BLM Utah State Director leaving in October
BLM Utah State Director Greg Sheehan will leave his role with the organization to work as the CEO of the Mule Deer Foundation.
BLM Lifts Emergency Closure in Sacramento River Bend Area
Temporary target shooting restriction in place for Spring Branch shooting area
BLM issues emergency closure at Jump Creek Recreation site due to wildfire danger
The temporary closure includes the BLM-managed Jump Creek Recreation Site
BLM Selects Brandon Anderson for Palm Springs-South Coast Field Manager
The Bureau of Land Management California Desert District has selected Brandon Anderson to serve as the field manager for the Palm Springs – South Coast Field Office.
Kremmling Field Office to enter stage 2 fire restrictions in Grand and Larimer Counties Wednesday
Kremmling Field Office to enter stage 2 fire restrictions in Grand and Larimer Counties Wednesday
BLM Acquires New Lands to Benefit Wildlife, Preserve History, and Provide Recreation Access
The Bureau of Land Management has purchased approximately 3,200 total acres of new public land in areas from the Great Basin in northwest Nevada to the Pacific Coast in northern California.
BLM partners to restore habitat
BLM is partnering in a collaborative stream restoration project with three youth crews.
BLM modernizes public lands temporary closure notifications
In order to allow the bureau to better protect people, public lands, and public resources, today the BLM announced a rule that modernizes the way it informs the public about temporary closures and restrictions.
BLM partners with Trout Unlimited and Wyoming Conservation Corps to restore habitat
Utilizing funds made available by the Inflation Reduction Act, the BLM Wyoming partnered with Trout Unlimited and Wyoming Conservation Corps to restore landscape in the southwestern part of the state.