Press Releases

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Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Fire restrictions implemented across southwest Utah and northern Arizona

Due to extreme drought, record low precipitation levels, higher than usual visitor numbers and high fire danger, Color Country Interagency Fire Managers are implementing fire restrictions beginning

Colorado River DO

Bureau of Land Management to conduct multiple-day prescribed burn

Kingman, Ariz.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Bureau of Land Management honors Yaquina Head volunteer for “Making a Difference”

Newport, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO, Lakeview DO, Medford DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Roseburg DO

BLM's Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council to meet virtually May 17, 19, 21

Medford, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet virtually May 17, 19, 21, 2021.

New Mexico

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Tahlequah, Oklahoma

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Tahlequah, Okla., June 25-26, at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds.

High Plains DO

BLM Announces the Seasonal Opening of the Muddy Mountain Access Road

CASPER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office personnel will reopen Muddy Mountain Road at 12 p.m. on Friday. 

Utah, Cedar City FO, Color Country DO, St George FO, Kanab FO

BLM issues fire restrictions to save homes, lands

CEDAR CITY, Utah — Beginning May 26, the Bureau of Land Management will implement fire restrictions to prevent losses from human-caused wildfires brought on by extreme drought, hig

California, Central California DO

Bureau of Land Management to conduct controlled burn along Clear Creek

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Fire Season Begins May 28th

Joint News Release
Douglas Forest Protective Association
Bureau of Land Management, Roseburg District

Utah

BLM announces new state fire management officer

SALT LAKE CITY—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is pleased to announce the selection of Chris Delaney as the new State Fire Management Officer for BLM Utah.

Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management provides tips for responsible recreation

Portland, Ore — Memorial Day weekend is a popular time for visitors to enjoy their public lands, and, this year, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is providing tips for

Gila DO

BLM invites public comment on SPRNCA draft Land Health Evaluations and scoping on the associated grazing lease renewals

TUCSON, Ariz. –   The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tucson Field Office has released draft Land Health Evaluations (LHEs) and has initiated public scoping on the associated

Arizona, Gila DO

Fire activity and dry conditions trigger stage 2 fire restrictions in Southeastern Arizona

Tucson, Ariz. (May 24, 2021) --- Effective Wednesday, May 26, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, Bureau of Land Management Gila District, all districts of the

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Steens Mountain Advisory Council Schedules June 2021 Videoconference

Hines, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today the Steens Mountain Advisory Council has scheduled a spring virtual meeting.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Bureau of Land Management Seeks Input on Landscape Management

Roseburg, Ore.

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Humboldt River Field Office to publish the final Environmental Assessment for the Baltazor Geothermal Development Project

Denio, Nev — The Humboldt River Field Office has published the final Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Baltazor Geothermal Development Project.

Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO, Lewistown FO

New interpretive programs coming to the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument

(Fort Benton, Mont.) – The Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument will kick off the Memorial Day weekend by offering new interpretive programs on Friday and Saturday,

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Announced

LAS VEGAS – On May 24, 2021, the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Clark County Fire Department, Mt.

California, Northern California DO

BLM NE California campgrounds open in time for fishing season

Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Northwest DO, Rocky Mountain DO, Southwest DO

BLM Seeks Nominations to Colorado Resource Advisory Councils

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for its Northwest Colorado, Southwest Colorado, and Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory