Press Releases

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West Desert DO

BLM welcomes visitors to Little Sahara Recreation Area over Easter Weekend

FILLMORE, Utah — On Easter weekend the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) welcomes over 20,000 visitors to the Little Sahara Recreation Area for off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation and ca

High Desert DO

BLM seeking public comment on proposed wild horse gather in southwestern Wyoming

ROCK SPRINGS,

Northeastern States DO

Bureau of Land Management to offer wild horses, burros for adoption or sale at event in Cassopolis, Michigan

MILWAUKEE—Wild horses and burros from public rangelands in Western states will be available for adoption or sale at an event managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), on May

Utah

Plan for Visitation Increases Over Easter Weekend

SALT LAKE CITY — Public lands are an important part of many family traditions, especially during spring holidays.

Colorado, Northwest DO

Lorraine Poulson awarded 2020 BLM Colorado Volunteer of the Year

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Lan

New Mexico, Pecos DO

Rob Jagger’s Campground to temporarily close for construction

Fort Stanton, N.M. - On March 29, 2021, the Bureau of Land Management Roswell Field Office will temporarily close Rob Jagger’s Campground to upgrade facilities.

Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO, Lewistown FO

UMRBNM Interpretive Center to open for the 2021 season

(FORT BENTON, Mont.) –Natural and cultural history come to life at the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument Interpretive Center in historic Fort Benton, Mont. 

Nevada, Ely DO

Eastern Nevada trails system caters to mountain bikers, hikers

ELY, Nev. – It is said that if you build it, they will come.

Utah

BLM seeks input on motorized routes in the Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges area

MOAB, Utah – Travel and transportation are integral to the use and enjoyment of public lands.

Utah

Prescribed burn planned this spring in San Juan County

MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to conduct a prescribed burn east of La Sal in the Ray Mesa area near the Utah Colorado state line.

Idaho, Boise DO

Wild horses, trainers united this weekend

Idaho

Bureau of Land Management completes boat launch upgrades at sites along Lower Salmon River

COTTONWOOD, Idaho – The busy recreation season is just ahead for the 112-mile stretch of the Lower Salmon River managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

BLM set to improve boat launches and campground at Radium Recreation Site

KREMMLING, Colo. The Bureau of Land Management Kremmling Field Office will begin construction activities to improve the campground and adjacent boat launch at th

California, Central California DO

BLM reduces risk of wildland fire with controlled burn in the ‘Inimim Forest

California, Central California DO

BLM tips for planning your next trip to Cronan and Magnolia ranches

National Office

Interior Department Announces Details for Public Forum on Federal Oil and Gas Program

The Interior Department today released additional information about the upcoming virtual forum regarding the federal oil and gas program, including the public’s viewing options and ability to submi

California, Northern California DO

Motorcycle races coming to the Fort Sage Off-Highway Vehicle Area

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, Miles City FO

Know before you dig

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The BLM would like to encourage surface owners to properly verify their ownership of mineral rights before excavating sand, gravel, stone, or scoria on their property.