Press Releases

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High Desert DO

BLM Wyoming to hire firefighters in Rawlins, Rock Springs

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed public land sale in San Bernardino County

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposed direct sale of 70 acres of public land in San Bernardino County to OMYA Inc., a global

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

BLM prepares Holter, Hauser lakes recreation sites for winter

(BUTTE, Mont.) – As the first flakes of winter drift through the sky and area lakes start to form lacy crusts of ice along the shore, the Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office is preparing

Nevada

BLM Nevada to offer 17 parcels in December Oil and Gas Lease Sale

RENO, Nev. -- In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management will offer 17 parcels totaling approximately 3

Nevada

Winnemucca BLM starts Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation on the Martin Fire burn area

WINNEMUCCA, NV – With the Environmental analysis complete and a Decision issued, implementation of the Martin Fire Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ES&R) plan has be

Utah, Green River DO, Color Country DO, West Desert DO, Canyon Country DO

BLM offers Christmas tree permits for non-commercial use across Utah

SALT LAKE CITY–The holiday season is coming and thousands of people will be finding their Christmas trees on public lands this year.  In November, the BLM Utah will begin sell

Utah

Wild horse competition and adoption event set at Wasatch County Events center

HEBER CITY, Utah–There are few horses more expressive, sensitive and hardy than America’s wild-born mustangs.  To promote awareness and education on the versatility and traina

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely District Office selling Christmas tree-cutting permits

ELY, Nev.

Nevada, Elko DO

Christmas tree cutting permits available

ELKO, Nev.

California, California Desert DO

BLM approves Palen Solar Project in Riverside County

desert landscape with fence and shrubsMORENO VALLEY, Calif.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Grand Junction FO

Local group receives national Public Lands Foundation award

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Grand Junction’s own Colorado Canyons Association (CCA) received the Public Lands Foundation national Landscape Stewardship Award.

California, Northern California DO

Special pheasant hunts set for Sacramento River Bend wetland areas

Femail Pheasant hunter walking away with rifle REDDING, Calif.

Nevada, Elko DO

California Trail Interpretive Center to present Spanish language tours

ELKO, Nev. – The California Trail Interpretive Center will present a series of guided tours of its state-of-the-art exhibits in Spanish.

Utah, Green River DO

BLM seeks public comment on an environmental assessment for a proposed phosphate lease

VERNAL, Utah – The BLM Vernal Field Office is seeking public comment on an environmental analysis (EA) for a proposed lease of phosphate resources on a tract, totaling 1,627.7

National Office

Bureau of Land Management recognizes Mustang Heritage Foundation’s contribution

WASHINGTON—In recognition of the contributions of the Mustang Heritage Foundation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is recognizing MHF during a Nov.

Arizona, Colorado River DO, Yuma FO

BLM seeking public comments on Copperstone Mine Project

YUMA, Ariz.

Wyoming, High Desert DO

WLCI invites the public to Executive Committee meeting

LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) Executive Committee will host a meeting on Friday, Nov.

Nevada, Elko DO

Owls, art, and western history: California Trail Interpretive Center announces November programs

ELKO, Nev. – Learn about the history of prostitution in the early American West and the owls of Nevada at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

California, Central California DO

Fire restrictions to expire on BLM-managed public land in eastern Sierra

Photo of sign about fire safety

Nevada

Firewood Permits available for North-Central Nevada

WINNEMUCCA, NV - With colder weather approaching, people may start thinking about gathering firewood.  Wood cutting permits are required to gather firewood from public lands.&

Arizona

BLM Arizona Advisory Council to meet December 11-12 in Phoenix

The Bureau of Land Management Arizona Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet to discuss public land management topics at a meeting planned for December 11-12, 2018, in Phoenix.
Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks comments on Rosebud Mine Lease Modification

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management has opened a public comment period for an environmental assessment with an unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact for a Rosebud Mine Lease Mod

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive hours change November 1

Photo of road bikers in Red Rock CanyonLAS

California, Northern California DO, Applegate FO

BLM to begin prescribed fire projects in northeast California, northwest Nevada

photo of firefighters watching pile of wood burnA