Press Releases

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Wyoming

BLM completes wildlife friendly fence conversion at JO ranch

BLM announced fence conversion work at the JO ranch in June. The work has now been completed.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Prineville increases local partner wildland firefighting capacity with fire engine transfer

Prineville District successfully transferred a Type 6 engine to the Post-Paulina Rangeland Fire Protection Association. This transfer is part of the Rural Fire Readiness equipment transfer program
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management reduces emergency fire closure for Salt Creek Fire

As a result of progress made on the Salt Creek Fire, the Bureau of Land Management Butte Falls Field Office is reducing the closure area of BLM-managed lands in the area for public and firefighter safety.
Arizona, Colorado River DO, Lake Havasu FO

BLM to gather wild burros near Lake Havasu City

The Bureau of Land Management will begin gathering wild burros this week in response to public safety concerns along State Route 95 just north of Lake Havasu City.
Idaho, Boise DO

BLM seeks input on protections for rare plants and fossils at Mud Flat Oolite Site

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposed withdrawal that would protect 1,958 acres of public lands within the Mud Flat Oolite Site near the City of Grand View in Owyhee County, southwestern Idaho.
Western Montana DO, Dillon FO

Fire Prevention Order: Revenue Flats Area

A temporary Fire Prevention Order has been issued restricting all recreational target shooting on BLM managed public lands in the Revenue Flats Area, located approximately four miles southwest of Norris, Montana.
Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

BLM lifts emergency fire closure in Williams Lake area

The BLM Salmon Field Office is lifting the temporary closure of BLM-managed public lands in Lemhi County as of 11:59 PM, Thurs. Aug. 1, 2024. This closure is no longer necessary due to the lack of fire progression.
Nevada, Elko DO

BLM seeks comment for the Lamoille Summit Trail System in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on the proposed Lamoille Summit Trail System (Project) located between Elko and Spring Creek, Nevada. The proposed project would consist of the construction of three trailhead/parking areas with approximately 50 miles of non-motorized trails on lands administered by the BLM.
National Office

BLM seeks nominations for lands to prioritize for improving recreational access

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking additional input on public lands that should be made more accessible for recreation under the Dingell Act.
Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

BLM proposes to transfer 160 acres to Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposal to transfer approximately 159 acres of public lands in Bonneville County to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in southeastern Idaho.
Upper Colorado River DO, Grand Junction FO, Colorado River Valley FO

Western Slope public lands enter stage 1 fire restrictions Friday

Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction and Colorado River Valley Field Offices will implement stage 1 fire restrictions effective 12:01 a.m. Aug. 2. BLM officials use specific criteria, including the moisture content of vegetation, weather outlooks, and human risk factors to make fire restrictions decisions.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

BLM rangers catch arsonist as wildfire activity escalates

Bureau of Land Management law enforcement rangers recently caught an arsonist who ignited a small wildfire earlier this month.
Utah

Deer Springs Fire Update: GSENM announces reopening of road, area closures

Deer Springs Fire Update: GSENM announces reopening of road, area closures
Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Burns District BLM Plans Medusahead Treatments

The BLM Burns District plans to implement approximately 40,000 acres of aerial spray treatments targeting medusahead on public land beginning August 1. Both helicopters and fixed wing aircraft will be used in the effort.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Bureau of Land Management expands emergency fire closure due to Cottage Grove - Lane 1 Fire

The Bureau of Land Management Northwest Oregon District has expanded a temporary closure of BLM public lands due to fire activity. The expanded closure is for public and firefighter safety.
Utah

BLM invests $2.3 Million for Upper Bear River Watershed Restoration

The BLM is announcing it has awarded a $2.3 million construction contract to Global Engineering Services of Midvale, Utah, to replace range and riparian fencing in the Upper Bear River Watershed Area.
Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM extends comment period for proposed carbon dioxide sequestration project in Wyoming 

BLM is giving people 30 more days to comment on the carbon sequestration project.
Montana-Dakotas

BLM offers public driving tour of recent conifer projects

North Central Montana District staff invite the public to participate in an Aug. 14 driving tour of the recent Crooked Creek Unit F prescribed burn and other hazardous fuels reduction locations in Petroleum County.
New Mexico, Pecos DO, Carlsbad FO

La BLM solicita comentarios públicos sobre la subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en Nuevo México

BLM Nuevo México abrió hoy un período de comentarios públicos de 30 días siete parcelas de petróleo y gas con un área total de 1,317.29 acres que podrían incluirse en la próxima subasta de arrendamiento en Nuevo México.
New Mexico, Pecos DO, Carlsbad FO

BLM seeks public comment for February 2025 oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico

The BLM New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on seven oil and gas parcels totaling 1317 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in New Mexico.
Alaska

BLM seeks comments on proposal to expand tour operations in the White Mountains National Recreation Area

The BLM is seeking public input through August 28 on an environmental assessment evaluating a permit application for snowmachine tours and helicopter day tours in the White Mountains National Recreation Area.
Nevada

BLM seeks initial input for March 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 12 oil and gas parcels totaling 23,443 acres that may be included in a March 2025 lease sale in Nevada. The comment period ends Aug. 28, 2024.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM invests in restoring abandoned wells in Wyoming

With funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the BLM will plug orphaned wells and restore public lands in Hot Springs, Park and Washakie counties.
New Mexico, Pecos DO, Roswell FO

BLM plans prescribed burn activities in Lincoln County

Beginning in August, the BLM plans to conduct prescribed fire operations at the Fort Stanton – Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. The operations will continue through late September.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM establishes advisory committee for Avi Kwa Ame National Monument

Avi Kwa Ame Monument Advisory Committee call for nominations