Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management Medford District issues emergency fire closures

Medford, Ore. – As a result of extreme fire activity, the Bureau of Land Management Medford District has temporarily closed all BLM-administered public lands south of

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Public Lands Closed within the Swiftwater Field Office Due to Fire

Roseburg, Ore.

Arizona, Gila DO, Tucson FO

Free firewood permits available at Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

The Tucson Field Office is offering free firewood permits for collecting downed wood at the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area from September 15 to October 31.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Extreme fire activity prompts closure of Bureau of Land Management lands in northwestern Oregon

As a result of extreme fire activity, the Bureau of Land Management has temporarily closed all public lands managed by the Northwest Oregon District east of Interstate 5, effective immediately.
Nevada, Carson City DO

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on Geofortis Minerals Mining Operation

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on an environmental assessment analyzing two proposed pozzolan mines just north of Hallelujah Junction.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO

Cleanup planned for Snake River Canyon’s north rim

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Twin Falls District staff will join the Southern Idaho Off-Road Association, Magic Valley ATV Riders and Jerome Count

California, Central California DO

BLM temporarily suspends target shooting in Central California due to wildland fire danger

Red sky and scorched hills near Davenport, CA.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Colorado River Valley FO

Sutey Ranch Trailhead construction – trailhead to be closed

SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management has awarded a contract for construction of the Sutey Ranch Trailhead.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Miles City Field Office Seeks Comments on Intake Realty Action

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management Miles City Field Office has published a Notice of Realty Action and is seeking comments on the Intake Campground Recreation and Public Purpose pa

California, Northern California DO

BLM Redding Field Office temporarily suspends recreational target shooting

REDDING, Calif. –  The Bureau of Land Management is temporarily suspending permission for recreational target shooting on public lands managed by its Redding Field Office in S

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management seeks comments on oil and gas regulations

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — In support of President Donald J.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Little Snake FO

Volunteer opportunity for National Public Lands Day

CRAIG, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management and Routt County Riders invite volunteers to a National Public Lands Day event at Beall Trailhead on September 26 to improve Beall Trai

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Forest Officials to ban all campfires on federally managed public lands beginning Friday

Joint News Release
Deschutes National Forest 63095 Deschutes Mkt. Rd., Bend, OR fs.usda.gov/deschutes/
Ochoco National Forest 3160 N.E. 3rd St., Prineville, OR fs.usda.gov/ochoco/

Arizona, Colorado River DO, Lake Havasu FO

BLM partners with Sea Scouts and local law enforcement in shoreline clean up

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz.

Nevada, Carson City DO

The Bureau of Land Management seeks input on proposed acquisition of two conservation easements in Douglas County

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on two proposed conservation easements in Douglas County, Nevada.

Montana-Dakotas

The Bureau of Land Management seeks comment on BNI application, environmental assessment

DICKINSON, N.D. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting comments on an environmental assessment that analyzes potential impacts from leasing 630-acres of federal c

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

BLM’s Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council to meet virtually September 23 to 24

UPDATE 09/14/20: Due to ongoing wildland fire in Oregon, the September 23-24 Western Oregon RAC meeting is postponed. Please check back for a rescheduled date.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Coos Bay District Closes Recreation Sites Due to Fire Risk

Coos Bay, Ore.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM to upgrade water system at Devil’s Elbow Campground

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office will upgrade the water system at its Devil’s Elbow Campground on Hauser Lake in the coming weeks.

California, California Desert DO

Valley Fire forces partial closure of the Pacific Crest Trail

MORENO VALLEY, Calif.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

The Bureau of Land Management closes recreation sites in northwestern Oregon due to fire risk

As a result of extreme fire activity, the Bureau of Land Management Northwest Oregon District has temporarily closed all recreation sites and certain roads from September 8 through September 15.
Montana-Dakotas

Parking lot closed for maintenance at Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center in Fort Benton

(FORT BENTON, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to do parking lot maintenance at the Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center, located at 701 7th Street in Fort Benton.

National Office

BLM to conduct a “virtual” tour of a wild horse off-range pasture September 21

GRAND JUNCTION – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct a virtual tour of a wild horse off-range pasture via Facebook Live on Sept. 21, 2020 starting at 9 a.m.