Press Releases

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California, Northern California DO

Jetty repairs near Humboldt Bay south jetty temporarily restrict access

Gila DO

Mescal Fire Update, June 4, 2021

Acres: Estimate 5,500 acres
Cause: Under Investigation
Containment: 0% 
Total personnel: Approximately 200

California, California Desert DO

BLM proposes Slaughterhouse Canyon Mineral Sale

Idaho

BLM seeks public input on Skinny Dipper Hot Springs closure extension

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management announced today it is seeking public input on a proposal to extend an existing closure of the Skinny Dipper Hot Springs, located about 5 miles west of G

California, Central California DO

BLM seeking public input on Williams Hill OHV trails, recreation improvements

Gila DO

BLM invites public comment on proposed plan amendments

SAFFORD, Ariz.

Northwest DO, White River FO

UPDATE: BLM Crews on scene of wildfire 20 miles SSW of Meeker

MEEKER, Colo.

Arizona Strip DO

NOTICE OF 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Shivwits Plateau Landscape Restoration Project Environmental Assessment

ST. GEORGE, Utah—An Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the proposed Shivwits Plateau Landscape Restoration Project (PEPC-98370/ DOI-BLM-AZ-A030-2021-0005).

Northwest DO, White River FO

BLM Crews on scene of wildfire 20 miles SSW of Meeker

MEEKER, Colo.

Alaska

BLM seeks comment on Resource Management Plan amendment

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on an Environmental

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO, Burns DO, Lakeview DO

Southeast Oregon Advisory Council Schedules June 2021 Virtual Meeting

Lakeview, Ore.

National Office

President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Makes Significant Investments in the Bureau of Land Management

The Biden-Harris administration today submitted to Congress the President’s budget for Fiscal Year 2022.

Idaho

Memorial Day campers and outdoor recreationists encouraged to be good stewards, show respect for Idaho lands

BOISE - Many people - potentially record numbers of people - are expected to venture into Idaho State Parks, National Forests and Bureau of Land Management lands and other federal and state lands t

Southern Nevada DO, Red Rock/Sloan FO

Red Rock Canyon Campground to Close Until Labor Day Weekend

LAS VEGAS – Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground – Red Rock Campground – is scheduled to temporarily close from 11 a.m.

Nevada

BLM NV and Travel Nevada Kick Off 2021 Photo Contest

RENO, Nev.—The 2021 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada photo contest begins today in partnership with Travel Nevada.  BLM Nevada will be accepting submissions

Southern Nevada DO, Red Rock/Sloan FO

Sloan Canyon Nawghaw Poa Road parking area hours change June 1

LAS VEGAS – The hours of operation for the Sloan Canyon parking area at the end of Nawghaw Poa Road will change to Friday through Sunday from 8 a.m.

National Office

National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board to meet virtually

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado — The Bureau of Land Management’s National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet virtually June 30 - July 1, 2021.