Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Prineville Bureau of Land Management Selling Online Firewood Permits

PRINEVILLE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Deschutes Field Office has added an online option for purchasing firewood-cutting permits for the Williamson Creek juniper f

Utah

The BLM’s Canyon Rims Travel Management Plan designates routes for public motorized use while protecting resources

MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management has finalized the Canyon Rims Travel Management Area Environmental Assessment, which will provide for motorized recreation opportunities

Alaska

BLM Looking for Dalton Highway Artist-In Residence for This Summer

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting applications through June 4 for an Artist-in-Residence who will spend one week this summer on pub

California, Central California DO

BLM Bakersfield Field Office to issue seasonal fire restrictions

California, California Desert DO

BLM to begin wild burro gather near Ridgecrest

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Annual campfire restrictions to start on BLM rivers in Central Oregon

Central OregonAnnual campfire restrictions will go into effect June 1, 2021 on portions of the Deschutes, John Day, White and Crooked Rivers, as well as on BLM-administ

California, Northern California DO

BLM King Range Office now open to Lost Coast visitors

Utah

BLM issues statewide Fire Prevention Order to protect people and public lands

SALT LAKE CITY — With the 2021 wildfire year upon us, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a statewide Fire Prevention Order to help prevent the risk of wildfires igniting in Utah.

Arizona Strip DO

BLM conveys public lands for Colorado City Airport use

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Alaska, Fairbanks DO

BLM seeks volunteers for National Trails Day work project on the Pinnell Mountain Trail

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will celebrate American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® and the 50th anniversary of the Pinn

Idaho, Shoshone FO

Volunteers invited to help clean up Snake River Canyon’s north rim

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Twin Falls District staff will join the Southern Idaho Off-Road Association, Magic Valley ATV Riders and Jerome County on Saturday, May 2

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Klamath Falls Field Office Opening Two Campgrounds in Time for Memorial Day Weekend

Klamath Falls, Ore.

Phoenix DO

Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 18, 2021

Acres: 5,546
Percent Containment: 94
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0

California, Central California DO

BLM issues seasonal fire restrictions for most of central California

Phoenix DO

Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 17, 2021

Acres: 5,546
Percent Containment: 91
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Humboldt River Field Office solicits public comment on improvements at Winnemucca Sand Dunes

WINNEMUCCA, Nev — The Humboldt River Field Office has initiated a 30-day public comment period on the draft Environmental Analysis for the Winnemucc

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, South Dakota FO

Comment period open for Yellow Creek Shooting Range Patent

(Belle Fourche, SD) – The public is invited to comment on a proposed transfer of 14 acres of BLM-administered land to the City of Deadwood for the Yellow Creek Shooting Range. 

Phoenix DO

Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 16, 2021

Acres: 5,546
Percent Containment: 82%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0

Phoenix DO

Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 15, 2021

Acres: 5,546
Percent Containment: 74%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0

Alaska, Anchorage FO

Public meetings announced and input sought for proposed Campbell Tract Recreation Area Management Plan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The BLM is seeking public ideas and input through June 11 to create a recreation plan for managing the Campbell Tract in Anchorage to better serve its mor