Press Releases

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Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO

BLM extends sequestration project comment period to April 17

MILES CITY, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management has extended the public comment period on the environmental assessment for the Denbury Carbon Solutions, LLC proposal to construct and

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

Dillon BLM opens Medicine Lodge Watershed Environmental Assessment comment period

DILLON, Mont.— The Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office released the Medicine Lodge Watershed Environmental Assessment today, opening a public comment period that closes

National Office, Idaho

BLM announces establishment of two critical headquarters leadership positions

In order to enhance operational efficiency and address the growing demands on public lands, Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning announced today the est

Utah, Paria River DO

Earth Day poster contest asks students to focus on “Healthy World, Healthy Home”

KANAB, Utah —

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

Dillon BLM releases Grasshopper Watershed Environmental Assessment

DILLON, Mont.— The Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office has released the Grasshopper Watershed Environmental Assessment, opening a public comment period that closes Apri

California, Bishop FO

Bishop Field Office offering Scan and Pay option for camp fees

Colorado

BLM proposes to transfer uranium mill site to Department of Energy

The Bureau of Land Management is taking public input on an application to permanently transfer approximately 70 acres of BLM-managed land to the Department of Energy.
Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO

BLM seeks public comment for October 2024 oil and gas lease sale in North Dakota

BILLINGS, Mont. The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 20 oil and gas parcels total

California, California Desert DO

Nancy Schmidt named new BLM California Desert District deputy district manager

National Office

BLM extends comment period for mine permitting metrics

The Bureau of Land Management is extending the public comment period on its recently proposed

Utah, Canyon Country DO, Monticello FO

BLM, USDA Forest Service invite input on Bears Ears National Monument draft plan

MONTICELLO, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management and U.S.

New Mexico, Amarillo FO

BLM accepts bids for the sale of Federal Helium System

Nevada

BLM to hold virtual public information forum for Rooster’s Comb Solar Variance Project

Two virtual information forums will be held to gather public input for the proposed Rooster’s Comb solar variance project.

Nevada

BLM issues Decision for Pine Nut Mountain Herbicide and Seeding Project

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, has issued the Decision for the Pine Nut Mountain Herbicide and Seedi

Wyoming

BLM holds March 2024 sale for Wyoming oil and gas leases

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office held a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering 28 parcels covering 12,974.71 acres in Wyoming.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM to conduct spring prescribed fire projects in the Bighorn Basin

WORLAND, Wyo.

Utah, Canyon Country DO

The BLM announces annual spring avoidance areas to protect raptors in Indian Creek

MONTICELLO, Utah – Each spring, raptors return to the Indian Creek area for nesting.