Press Releases
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Biden-Harris Administration finalizes strategy to guide balanced management, conservation of public lands
The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands. The final Public Lands Rule provides tools for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to help improve the health and resilience of public lands in the face of a changing climate; conserve important wildlife habitat and intact landscapes; facilitate responsible development; and better recognize unique cultural and natural resources on public lands.
BLM seeks input on proposed GridLiance West Transmission Project near Las Vegas
BLM seeks input on proposed GridLiance West Transmission Project near Las Vegas
BLM Las Cruces District announces public comment period for Gila Lower Box Area
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District announces a 30-day public comment period for the final Recreation Area Management Plan and Environmental Assessment, Finding of No Significant Impact for the Gila Lower Box Area. The public comment period is open from April 17 to June 1, 2024.
BLM seeks public input on new mountain bike trail in San Juan County
FARMINGTON, N.M. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington
BLM extends sequestration project comment period to May 17
MILES CITY, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management has extended the public comment period again for the environmental assessment for the Denbury Carbon Solutions, LLC proposal to constru
BLM Elko, Wells Field Office, announces closure of BLM Road 1096 for Orange Bridge Replacement Project
Elko, Nev. – The Wells Field Office, Elko District, Bureau of Land Management, will be closing the Orange Bridge to vehicle use beginning Monday, June 3 through Friday, October 30, 2024. The Orange Bridge is in the Marys River watershed in northern Elko County, Nevada and is part of BLM road 1096.
The California Trail Interpretive Center Returns to Summer Hours: Open Seven Days a Week
The California Trail Interpretive Center (CTIC) will resume a seven-day per week schedule beginning Monday, May 6, 2024. Operating hours will be Monday through Sunday 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
BLM extends public scoping period for Jackalope Wind Energy Project in Wyoming
The Bureau of Land Management has extended the public scoping period for the Jackalope Wind Energy project to May 2, 2024. This 15-day extension will provide time for additional public input to inform development of an environmental impact statement for the project.
BLM announces fire treatment to enhance the health and resiliency and desired vegetation conditions of lands near Mt. Logan and Mt. Trumbull
The High Meadow prescribed fire treatment will take place 75 miles south of St. George, Utah between Mt. Logan and Mt. Trumbull.
BLM and Rio Blanco Fire Protection District to complete firebreak near Meeker
BLM and Rio Blanco Fire Protection District to complete firebreak near Meeker
Klamath Falls Field Office Selling Firewood Permits
The Bureau of Land Management Klamath Falls Field Office will begin selling firewood permits starting April 15, 2024.
BLM seeks volunteer hosts for Gerber Recreation Area
If you are an outdoor enthusiast looking for some adventure this summer, the Klamath Falls Field Office is looking for volunteer campground hosts for the Gerber Recreation Area.
BLM, USDA Forest Service seek input for settlement-directed environmental analysis of potential coal mine expansion in Utah
PRICE, Utah – Pursuant to a court settlement agreement, the Bureau of Land Management and U.S.
BLM ensures fair taxpayer return, strengthens accountability for oil and gas operations on public lands
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to revise the Bureau of Land Mana
Get outside this summer and visit your public lands!
BLM Roseburg District would like to announce the opening dates for the 2024 camping season.
Biden-Harris Administration delivers historic milestones, new actions for clean energy on public lands
The Biden-Harris administration today announced a series of historic milestones and actions to promote responsible clean energy development on public lands and help achieve President Biden’s goal of creating a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035.