Press Releases

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Nevada, Elko DO

Fire restrictions to begin June 30 on Elko District

ELKO, Nev. — Due to increasingly high temperatures, expected high winds and rapidly drying vegetation the Elko District will implement fire restrictions beginning June 30 to promot

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Campfire Restrictions Increase to Stage 2 on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning June 29

Joint News Release
Bureau of Land Management, Medford District
U.S. Forest Service, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

Arizona, Phoenix DO

The Bureau of Land Management announces closure of public lands for remediation in Phoenix District Office

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management Phoenix District Office announces the closure of 1,370.64 acres of public lands in the White Tank Mountain/Miller Road area in Maricopa Coun

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Vale Bureau of Land Management expanding fire restrictions effective July 1

VALE, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Vale District Office announced today additional fire restrictions will take effect Thursday, July 1.

Arizona Strip DO

Mile Marker 25, Interstate 15 Fire Update, June 26, 2021

Summary: At 5:30pm June 24, 2021, the Color Country Interagency Communication Center received a report of a wildland fire start.

Buffalo FO

BLM Approves Land Sale in Johnson County

Arizona Strip DO

Mile Marker 25, Interstate 15 Fire Evening Update, June 25, 2021

Summary: At 5:30pm June 24, 2021, the Color Country Interagency Communication Center received a report of a wildland fire start.

Arizona Strip DO

Mile Marker 25, Interstate 15 Fire Update, June 25, 2021

Summary: At 5:30pm June 24, 2021, the Color Country Interagency Communication Center received a report of a wildland fire start.

Northwest DO, Colorado, Kremmling FO, Little Snake FO, White River FO

Much of northwest Colorado implementing Stage 2 fire restrictions

CRAIG, Colo.

Nevada

BLM issues fire prevention order, urges public to help prevent human-caused wildfires

RENO, Nevada – BLM Nevada is asking for your help to prevent human-caused fires.

High Plains DO

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Set for all counties in the High Plains District

CASPER, Wyo.

California, Central California DO

Bureau of Land Management approves new access to California Coastal National Monument

National Office

The BLM and USFS seek nominations to fill vacancies on National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Soda Mountain Road Closure Starting July 6th

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Mountain of the Rogue Recreation Area Closed Until Further Notice

Medford, Oregon – As a result of the North River Fire, the Mountain of the Rogue Recreation Area will be closed until further notice.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM summary of current fire restrictions

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – In an effo

Northwest DO

BLM Fire and Aviation dials in support for local agencies

CRAIG, Colo.

Northwest DO

UPDATE: BLM fire crews engaging the West fire in northwest Moffat County

CRAIG, Colo. – As of 1 p.m.

Wyoming

Adopt a BLM wild horse at a pair of Wyoming events in July

CHEYENNE Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management will hold two Wyoming wild horse and burro adoption events in July featuring both untrained and trained horses.

High Plains DO

BLM Hosts Muddy Mountain Adventure Days, June 25-26

CASPER, Wyo.

Northwest DO

BLM fire crews engaging the West fire in Northwest Moffat County

Craig, Colo.