Press Releases

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Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

BLM’s Discovery Hill Bluffs Road temporarily closed over high erosion threat

SALMON, Idaho - Effective March 18, the BLM Salmon Field Office will temporarily close Discovery Hill Bluffs Road due to highly erosive soil conditions.  Idaho's weather is changing

New Mexico

BLM Plans Prescribed Burn in Socorro County

The Bureau of Land Management Socorro Field Office is planning to burn up to 2,711 acres in eastern Socorro County April 1-May 15, weather permitting.  The Chupadera Prescribed Burn is located

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Trego Hot Springs Recreation Area road closure

Trego Hot Springs Recreation Area road closure
National Office

Utah’s Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

Montana-Dakotas

Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct prescribed fires this spring in north central Montana

Prescribed Burn(LEWISTOWN, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is pl

Nevada

Nevada Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

Idaho

Idaho Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

Oregon-Washington

Oregon Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

Wyoming

Wyoming Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

National Office

Sage-grouse conservation plan amendments supported by affected states’ governors

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO

BLM to extend annual seasonal motorized travel closure in South Hills

 

BLM to extend annual seasonal motorized travel closure in South Hills

National Office

Colorado Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM to conduct prescribed burns 30 miles south of Fredonia

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California, Central California DO

Alabama Hills film, geology and natural history hikes offered this March

Image of father and daughter hiking at the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area.

Alaska, Anchorage DO

BLM invites public to comment on Draft Bering Sea – Western Interior Resource Management Plan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management’s Anchorage Field Office is seeking public comments on a draft plan for future public land management actions in the Bering Sea-We

Eastern States

BLM-Eastern States makes available Federal coal resources in Jefferson County, Alabama

WASHINGTON—Karen Mouritsen, Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) Director, signed on March 7, 2019, a coal lease awarded to the Best Coal, Inc.

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO

Who owns the minerals under your land? Know before you dig

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The BLM would like to encourage surface owners to properlyMineral Materials Trespass

Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

BLM accepting public comments for 2019 Special Recreation Permit Applications

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on six Special Recreation Permit applications.

Anchorage DO

BLM Seeks Public Input on Proposed Sitka Dock Construction

GLENNALLEN, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to construct a dock extending from private property at 725 Alice Loop in Sitka to BLM-man

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO

BLM accepting public comments about managing the North Sand Hills in Jackson County

KREMMLING, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management seeks the public’s help as it begins developing a management plan for the popular North Sand Hills in Jackson County.

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO

BLM opens public comment period for July lease sale

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The BLM has opened a 30-day public comment period for nominated oil and gas lease parcels located in Montana and North Dakota. The comment period runs through April 11, 2019

Battle Mountain DO

BLM Seeking Public Input at March 28 meeting for the Gemfield Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Tonopah, NV – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking input regarding the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for a proposal by Gemfield Resources, Ltd.

Arizona

BLM hosts wild horse and burro adoption and sale March 22 - 24

PHOENIX - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking good homes for wild horses and burros during its adoption and sale event planned for March 22 - 24, at the Marana Heritage