Press Releases

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California, California Desert DO

BLM initiates environmental review of two proposed solar projects on public lands in Riverside County

If approved, the Arica and Victory Pass solar projects would result in an estimated combined private infrastructure investment of $689 million, $5.9 million in annua

Wyoming, High Desert DO

Winterizing Water Systems at Fontenelle Creek Campground

The Bureau of Land Management Kemmerer Field Office advises that the water system at the Fontenelle Creek Campground will be winterized during the second week of October 2020 and out of service for

Utah

Bureau of Land Management to host public tour of Axtell wild horse corrals

Update 10/14: The tour of the Axtell Wild Horse and Burro Facility in Axtell, Utah originally scheduled for tomorrow Oct. 15, 2020 has been postponed until further notice.

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Bureau of Land Management accepting pre-scoping comments for geothermal project near Gerlach

Gerlach, Nevada — The Black Rock Field Office announced today it will begin accepting pre-scoping comments on a Utilization Plan and a Plan of Development proposed by Ormat Technol

California, California Desert DO

BLM authorizes Lugo-Victorville project to upgrade telecommunications facilities

Two high wire towers amidst desert flowers.

California, California Desert DO

BLM approves Mesa Wind Repower Project near Palm Springs

Wind turbines in with a desert hill in the background. Photo courtesy of Aspen Environmental Group.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management Butte Falls Field Office reduces emergency fire closure area for South Obenchain Fire

Medford, Oregon – In coordination with the incident commander on the South Obenchain Fire, the Bureau of Land Management is reducing the size of the public lands closure a

Spokane DO

Fire Restrictions Lifted for BLM, BOR Lands in Washington

Spokane, WA – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District has lifted the regulated fire closure on public lands administered by the BLM and the Bureau of Reclamat

Eastern States

All parcels offered receive bids at BLM-Eastern States oil and gas lease sale

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States State Office (BLM-ESSO)

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO, Elko DO, Ely DO

The Bureau of Land Management concluded the 2020 Diamond Complex Wild Horse Gather

On September 29, the Bureau of Land Management Battle Mountain District, Mount Lewis Field Office concluded the 2020 Diamond Complex wild horse helicopter gather within the Diamond Complex located

Utah, Color Country DO, St George FO

BLM invites public comment on Long Valley Road environmental assessment

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Utah

September oil and gas lease sale generates over $256,000

SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting American energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah quarterly oil and gas lease sale res

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

October programs at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

BAKER CITY, Ore.

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management to award contracts for seven new wild horse off-range pastures

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado — As part of an ambitious, multi-pronged strategy to reduce overpopulation of wild horses and burros on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) a

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on Proposed Lisbon Valley Mining Company Plan of Operations Modification

MOAB, UT— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Moab Field Office is seeking comments on the Lisbon Valley Mining Company Plan of Operations Modification for a 30-day public comment period on

Colorado, Colorado River Valley FO, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO, Little Snake FO, White River FO

More BLM lands in Northwest Colorado entering Stage 1 fire restrictions

MEEKER, Colo. – The White River and Little Snake field offices, along with Moffat and Rio Blanco counties, will revert from Stage 2 to Stage 1 fire restrictions on Wednesday, Septe

Arizona, Phoenix DO, Lower Sonoran FO

Bureau of Land Management approves grazing plan amendment for Sonoran Desert National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management published the Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment for livestock grazing in the Sonoran Desert National Monument in Arizona.
Arizona, Colorado River DO

The Bureau of Land Management invites public input on rock quarry expansion near Chloride

KINGMAN, Ariz.  - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kingman Field Office has completed a preliminary environmental assessment and is seeking public input on the proposed min

Montana-Dakotas

BLM preps Holter, Hauser recreation sites for winter

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office is preparing its Helena-area recreation sites for the change in seasons.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

The BLM Issues Updated Closure Order for Public Lands Affected by the Archie Creek Fire

Roseburg, Ore.

New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on proposed oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Oklahoma

SANTA FE, New Mexico – As part of the Trump Administration’s commitments to being a good neighbor and responsibly developing America’s natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is aski

Colorado, Northwest DO, Colorado River Valley FO

Transfer Trail opens tomorrow

Sept. 25, 2020
Media contacts: David Boyd, USFS Public Affairs Officer, (970) 319-4895
Maribeth Pecotte, BLM Public Affairs Specialist, (970) 724-3027

Montana-Dakotas

BLM lifts Emergency Closure Order for State Creek Fire

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office has rescinded an Emergency Closure Order issued earlier this month temporarily restricting camping, day use, road access and hunt