Press Releases

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Press Releases by region.
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Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Jarbidge FO

BLM online corral adoption to include 46 wild horses from Saylor Creek Herd Management Area

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a virtual wild horse adoption from Jan. 5-12, 2021, via the Wild Horse and Burro Online Corral.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on Fire Creek Mine Sage-Grouse Habitat Improvement Project

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Mount Lewis Field Office is seeking comments on a draft Environmental Assessment for the Klondex Gold and Silver Mining Company Kl

Colorado

Bureau of Land Management Colorado evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public scoping comments on approximately 34,252 acres of public lands proposed for the upcoming June 2021 comp

Nevada, Elko DO

Proposed Midas Exploration Project Boundary Expansion Available for Public Review

ELKO, Nevada — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has made the Midas Exploration Project Boundary Expansion environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact avai

Twin Falls DO

Public land laws protect resources, keep users safe

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – Last week, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District Law Enforcement Officers responded to a report of a stuck and abandoned vehicle in the Dry Gulch area

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

Bureau of Land Management to begin the 2020 Fish Creek Wild Horse Gather

Fish Creek HMA horses

 

Utah

Prescribed burns planned this winter in San Juan County

Monticello, Utah The Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct several

Utah

Prescribed burns planned this winter along the Colorado River

Moab, Utah The Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct prescribed bu

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming issues decision for Converse County Oil and Gas Project

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Idaho

The Bureau of Land Management to hold public meeting to discuss proposed phosphate mine near Soda Springs

SODA SPRINGS, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District is preparing an environmental impact statement to address a mine and reclamation plan submitted by It

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM Arizona Strip District announces rescission of Arizona Trail closure

Following the Pine Hollow and Mangum fires in summer 2020, the portion of the Arizona Trail managed by the Arizona Strip Field Office was closed to the public to mitigate post fire hazards to ensure public health and safety.
Montana-Dakotas, Missoula FO

BLM OKs $5 million road project along Blackfoot River

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – The road ahead for those traveling a popular byway along the Blackfoot River should be a little smoother in the future, thanks to the Bureau of Land Management Missoula Field Of

Alaska, Anchorage DO

Bureau of Land Management extends scoping period on proposal to amend East Alaska Resource Management Plan

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The BLM is seeking input to prepare an Environmental Assessment for a proposed amendment to the East Alaska Resource Management Plan (RM

Eastern States

BLM-Eastern States oil and gas lease sale nets $3,514.50

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — In keeping with the Trump Administration’s goal of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States State Office

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management renews humane treatment standards for wild horses and burros

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado, Southwest DO

The Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office approves transportation and access plan for public lands in Archuleta, La Plata and Montezuma counties

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tres Rios Field Office today approved a comprehensive transportation plan that will provide improved public, commerci

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Bureau of Land Management releases analysis of bentonite mining project in Hot Springs County

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely District makes fuelwood-cutting permits available online

Ely, Nev.

Colorado

Bureau of Land Management Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $630,556

LAKEWOOD, Colo.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming leases 181 oil and gas parcels in December sale, nets nearly $7 million

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming raised about $6.99 million in its Dec.

California, Central California DO

BLM Central Coast Field Office eases fire restrictions

National Office

Trump Administration rolls out modernized forest management rule

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management today released a final rule updating antiquated regulations governing the administration of timber sales and forest management deci

California, Northern California DO

BLM names Michael Holt as manager of King Range National Conservation Area