Press Releases

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Montana-Dakotas

North Central Montana District plans numerous prescribed fires over upcoming months

(LEWISTOWN, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management North Central Montana District (NCMD) is planning up to five prescribed fire operations throughout the field season whe

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Bureau of Land Management requests comments on draft hazardous fuel reduction environmental assessment

Central Ore.—The Bureau of Land Management Prineville District is soliciting comments on a draft environmental assessment that analyzes the potential effects of fuels mana

Arizona, Colorado River DO, Lake Havasu FO

BLM prescribed burning planned near Parker

Lake Havasu City, Ariz.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Bureau of Land Management increases Snively Hot Springs patrols

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to release treated Silver King HMA mares

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District, Caliente Field Office on February 16, 2021 concluded a wild horse helicopter gather.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO, Fire Center

Bureau of Land Management conducts prescribed burning in Railroad Valley Wildlife Management Area

The Bureau of Land Management Battle Mountain District is conducting prescribed burning activities starting March 8 through 12 at the Big Well Unit of the Railroad Valley Wildlife Management Area.

California, Central California DO

BLM making safety improvements at Creekside Terrace Trailhead

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO

The Bureau of Land Management encourages public to report illegal motorized travel, dumping on public land

Idaho Falls, Idaho — Members of the public who report illegal off-road travel or illegal dumping on public land in eastern Idaho may receive a $500 reward for their efforts to help prot

Utah, Paria River DO, Kanab FO

BLM to begin improvements at Wire Pass Trailhead

KANAB, Utah — Construction for facility improvements at the Wire Pass Trailhead is scheduled to begin on March 10, 2021 and continue through the end of May.

Idaho

Bureau of Land Management, Owyhee County remind people to enjoy public lands safely

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Owyhee County Search and Rescue (SAR) want to remind the public that while enjoying the tremendous recreational opportunities in southwest Ida

Idaho

Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on National Guard training expansion

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and National Guard Bureau have announced they are seeking public scoping comments on a proposal by the Idaho Army National Guard to expand militar

California, Central California DO

BLM Central California Resource Advisory Council appoints new members

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Abilene, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Abilene, Texas, March 26-27, at the Guitar Arena at the Taylor County Expo Center.

Arizona, Gila DO, Safford FO

The Bureau of Land Management seeks land acquisition to improve conservation values and recreation access near Klondyke Arizona

SAFFORD, Ariz. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management’s Safford Field Office released an environmental analysis proposing to acquire 2,800 acres of privately owned land northeast o

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

BLM fire crews planning prescribed burn northwest of Cañon City

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

Arizona

BLM seeks teacher for summer Teacher on Public Lands internship

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management Arizona State Office is seeking a valley teacher (K-12) for the Teacher on the Public Lands, Hands on the Land summer internship program.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

Two campgrounds north of Cañon City accepting reservations for 2021

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

California, Northern California DO

BLM crews will conduct prescribed burning in the Lacks Creek Management Area

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Notice Of Public Scoping: Shivwits Plateau Landscape Restoration Project Environmental Assessment

An Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared for the Shivwits Plateau Landscape Restoration Project (DOI-BLM-AZ-A030-2021-0005-EA/ PEPC-98370).

Utah, Color Country DO

Cove Wash Trailhead remains open in Washington County

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California, Northern California DO

BLM to conduct prescribed burning in Butte County

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

Bureau of Land Management to expand outdoor recreation opportunities in Wood River Valley

SHOSHONE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office, Twin Falls District, has released a decision that will expand opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, camping an

Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks comments on Lower Musselshell River acquisition EA

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on an Environmental Assessment for the proposed “Lower Musselshell River Acquisition Project” located in Petroleum and