Press Releases

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Utah

BLM releases sale notice for March 2019 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

SALT LAKE CITY— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s Utah State Office today released the March 2019 Notice of Competitive oil and gas Lease Sale list, which includes 156 parcels totaling about 21

Alaska, Arctic DO

Public Meetings Scheduled for Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program

Public Meetings are scheduled for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program
Montana-Dakotas

BLM opens public scoping period for July lease sale

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The BLM has opened a 15-day public scoping period for nominated oil and gas lease parcels located in Montana and North Dakota.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO

Annual seasonal motorized travel closure in place to protect South Hills area wildlife

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office has implemented the annual seasonal motorized travel closure in the South Hills area to prevent resource damage and protec

Idaho

BLM fulfills land conveyance legislation

CHALLIS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Challis Field Office staff have completed all the necessary paperwork to patent eight parcels of land within Custer County.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Favorable weather may allow BLM prescribed fire near Moapa on February 4 or 5

LAS VEGAS - Bureau of Land Management fire managers are anticipating favorable weather conditions for pile burning on BLM-managed public land along the Muddy River,

Colorado

BLM Colorado evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public scoping comments on offering approximately 4,804 acres of federal oil and gas leases on public lands man

New Mexico

BLM seeks public input on proposed oil and gas lease sale of parcels in New Mexico, Kansas and Oklahoma

SANTA FE, NM - The Bureau of Land Management has scheduled a 10-day public scoping period for input on 56 parcels of federal minerals proposed for the June 2019 competitive oil and gas lease sale.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument Limited Accessibility Due to Snow Pack

Snow at Slot CanyonALBUQUERQUE, N.M.

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM recruits for seasonal fire jobs

California, California Desert DO

Public Invited to Provide Input for OHV Grant Proposals

Image of a brown sign for Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area. Photo by BLM).

Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM Rawlins publishes Final EIS for uranium project modifications in Sweetwater County

RAWLINS, Wyo.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO

BLM Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council Meeting Postponed

BOISE —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) meeting scheduled for Jan.

Alaska, Arctic DO

BLM POSTPONES PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR COASTAL PLAIN OIL AND GAS LEASING PROGRAM DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced its intent to postpone currently scheduled public meetings regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program.
Alaska, Anchorage DO

BLM conveys title to almost 40,000 acres in Goodnews Bay

ANCHORAGE – BLM Alaska conveyed 39,995 acres to the State of Alaska in the Goodnews Bay area recently pursuant to the Alaska Statehood Act of 1959.  This is the largest single conveyance of la

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming extends protest period for Greater Sage-Grouse Plans

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM approves Ormat, Tungsten Mountain Solar Project

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management has approved the Ormat, Tungsten Mountain Solar Project located in Churchill County, Nevada.

Oregon-Washington

New BLM Program Will Help Boost Rural Wildland Firefighting in Oregon

Portland, Ore.

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Emigrant Amendment

ELKO, Nev.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM extends White Pine County Silver State Trail public input period

ELY, Nev.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming posts sale notice for February 2019 supplementary oil and gas lease sale

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Today the Bureau of Land Management Wyoming released a Notice of Competitive Lease Sale announcing a supplementary sale slated for Feb. 25-March 1, 2019.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Cottonwood FO

Employee from BLM Cottonwood Field Office receives national award

COTTONWOOD, Idaho – BLM Cottonwood Field Office’s Ryan Turner was recently presented the “Outstanding Contribution to the River Management Society Award” by the River Management Socie

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area fee free January 21

A view of Red Rock Canyon from Calico Hills.LA

National Office, Alaska

BLM Alaska Releases Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program

ANCHORAGE – In furthering the Trump Administration’s goals of responsibly developing our natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released the Draft E