Press Releases

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Montana-Dakotas

BLM’s annual Garnet Day brings ghost town to life with fun and games

The sights, sounds and smells of a 19th-century Montana mining town will come back to life during this year’s family-friendly Garnet Day June 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO, Humboldt River FO

BLM seeks public input for the Dutch Flat Exploration Project in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on the proposed Dutch Flat Exploration Project in Humboldt County.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Campfire Restrictions (Stage 1) Effective on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning June 17

To provide for public safety and protect natural resources, officials are restricting campfire use on those lands located within the boundaries of the Wild section of the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
Wyoming, Lander FO

BLM to begin North Lander Complex Wild Horse Gather in Wyoming

North Lander wild horse gather announcement.
California, Mother Lode FO

BLM acquires lands to improve conservation and recreation opportunities

The Bureau of Land Management is acquiring more than 1,500 acres of land near Lake Clementine to enhance recreation opportunities, improve habitat conservation, and expand public access in the area.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management moves auction of 25.6 million tons and 740,000 loose cubic yards of sand and gravel to June 28

Bureau of Land Management moves auction of 25.6 million tons and 740,000 loose cubic yards of sand and gravel to June 28
Nevada

June 2024 BLM and NNCC saddle-started wild horse adoption a success

The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries conducted a saddle-started wild horse adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center on June 15, 2024.
Colorado

BLM proposes renewed protections for Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge

BLM is seeking comments on a proposal to renew restrictions for 4,792 acres of public lands within the Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge.
Nevada, Bristlecone FO

Legacy Baja Nevada 2024 competitive OHV race to begin June 28

Legacy Racing Association will hold the Legacy Baja Nevada 2024 competitive off-highway vehicle race beginning Friday, June 28, near Mesquite, Nev., and concluding Saturday, June 29, near Ely, Nev.
Idaho, Cottonwood FO

2024 Spruce Up Prescribed Burn

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cottonwood Field Office plans to treat approximately 45 acres of hazardous fuel accumulations, such as dry grass, limbs and shrubs, generated from the Spruce Up Timber Sale.
Arizona, Colorado River DO, Yuma FO

BLM seeks input on proposed Yuma East-Gila River Travel Management Plan

The Yuma Field Office is seeking public comment on the environmental review for a proposed travel management plan covering approximately 700,684 acres of BLM-managed public land east of Yuma.
National Office

BLM, Foundation for America's Public Lands to address drought

BLM and the Foundation for America's Public Lands announced a cooperative agreement to improve drought resilience in the Colorado River Basin.
Nevada, Bristlecone FO

Bristlecone Field Office initiates public scoping for Pancake Complex Herd Management Area Plan

The Bureau of Land Management Ely District, Bristlecone Field Office is developing a Herd Management Area Plan (HMAP) for the Pancake Complex. A 30-day public scoping period will begins June 13 and ends July 15, 2024.
National Office

Public input due on draft alternatives for managing greater sage-grouse habitat

Please submit comments on sage-grouse by June 13, 2024.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Lander FO

BLM delays Shoshone Lake Road opening, begins construction

The BLM will delay the opening of the Shoshone Lake Road until 5:00 p.m. on June 21. This delay will allow conditions to improve and construction to begin.
Utah, Salt Lake FO

Fire Prevention Order issued for BLM-managed lands in north and central Utah

The BLM West Desert District issued a fire prevention order to announce seasonal fire restrictions
Idaho, Coeur d Alene FO

BLM’s Coeur d’Alene Field Office seeks public input on proposed changes to recreation fees

The BLM seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on proposed business plans to collect fees and improve the visitor experience at six recreation sites managed by the Coeur d’Alene Field Office.
Wyoming

BLM starts fence conversion at JO Ranch

BLM investing in replacing fence at the historic JO Ranch. The fence will be more wildlife friendly and provide opportunity for bringing livestock permittees and wildlife non-governmental groups that want to do good things for big game species.
Wyoming

Juniper removal for improving wildlife habitat and promoting natural regeneration

Partner work between BLM, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, and Little Snake River Conservation District on removing juniper for wildlife improvement and promotion of natural regeneration.
National Office, Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Acting Deputy Secretary Daniel-Davis highlights DOI's clean energy progress in Nevada

A Notice of Availability of the final environmental analysis for the Greenlink West Transmission Project will publish to the Federal Register on June 14th initiating a 30-day public comment period that ends on July 15.
Alaska

BLM approves management plan for Birch Creek Wild and Scenic River

Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office announced approval of a new comprehensive management plan for the Birch Creek Wild and Scenic River near Central, Alaska.
California

BLM Mother Lode and Ukiah field offices issue seasonal fire restrictions

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is issuing seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Mother Lode and Ukiah field offices effective Wednesday, June 12, due to dry conditions and wildland fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round, statewide fire prevention order. The Mother Lode Field Office and Ukiah Field Office seasonal
California

BLM to offer wild horses, burros for adoption in Napa

NAPA, Calif. – Wild horses and burros from the herd management areas of northeast California will be looking for new homes when the Bureau of Land Management offers them for adoption Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23, at the Napa Valley Horsemen’s Association Arena, 1200 Foster Road, in Napa. The BLM will offer eight mares and geldings aged 4 to 5, and 10 yearling fillies and geldings. A total of 14 burros of all ages, including yearlings, will also be available.