Press Releases

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Montana-Dakotas

Oil and gas lease auction brings in over $227,000

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – Bids on oil and gas leases in Montana brought in $227,022.50 in an online auction held September 11, 2018, by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Montana-Dakotas

Fall prescribed fire projects scheduled for Musselshell County

Prescribed Burn
Photo of prescribed burn by Mark Jaco
Utah, Canyon Country DO

BLM seeks public input on route inventories for Canyon Rims area

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

Idaho, Twin Falls DO

Fire Restrictions to be lifted in south central Idaho

TWIN FALLS, ID -- With summer coming to an end and cooler temperatures arriving Stage One Fire Restrictions will be lifted.  Fire restriction will be lifted September 15, 2018 at one

California, Central California DO

BLM tells the story behind the Mendocino Complex Burned Area Emergency Response team

Pictured is a trail bridge that burned during the River Fire.

Colorado, Southwest DO

Tabeguache Connector Trail to officially open

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.– The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office, Grand Mesa Jeep Club and Mesa County will officially open the Tabeguache Connector Trail on Sunday, September

California, Central California DO

BLM Ukiah to host public meeting to share Mendocino Complex BAER team assessment

River Fire burned tree area.UKIAH, Calif.

Utah

The BLM invites the public to Stewardship Day activities in Nine Mile Canyon

PRICE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Green River District Office invites the public to visit an archaeological dig and other historical sites throughout Nine Mile Cany

Wyoming

Thirty-year partnership sees another successful wild horse and burro adoption

RIVERTON, Wyo. – Thirty-five wild horses and burros found new homes last weekend after being started by inmate trainers at the Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely District offers firewood for sale

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District is offering to the public cord units of mixed pinyon-juniper firewood for $40 per cord.

Utah, Green River DO

BLM-Utah oil and gas lease sale nets nearly $3,311,828.00

SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting American energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Utah quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Lifted September 12

Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Lifted September 12

Wyoming, High Plains DO

Join the BLM for the 25th annual National Public Lands Day at Weston Hills

BUFFALO, Wyo. - The public is invited to join the BLM for the 25th annual National Public Lands Day at Weston Hills Special Recreation Management Area on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO, Burns DO, Lakeview DO

BLM Advisory Council to meet in Burns, Ore.

BURNS, Ore.

Eastern States, Southeastern States DO

Bob Swithers Named the New BLM Southeastern States District Manager

FLOWOOD, MS. - The Bureau of Land Management has selected Robert “Bob” Swithers as the new District Manager for the Southeastern States District Office in Flowood, Mississippi.

Wyoming

BLM seeks input on firefighter barracks project

WORLAND, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking input on a proposed plan to provide housing in the Worland area for seasonal firefighters from the BLM’s Devil's Canyon Hand Crew.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to begin wild horse gather within the Eagle Herd Management Area

ELY, Nev.

Wyoming

Help keep public lands healthy this hunting season

Fall marks the beginning of hunting season on public lands in Wyoming and across the country. BLM values hunting and fishing as meaningful forms of conservation.

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM Concludes Spruce-Pequops HMA emergency gather

ELKO, Nev.

California, Northern California DO

Participants will learn about the past in Archaeology Day event

BLM Archaeologist Jennifer Rovanpera showing an Archaeology Day participant how to weave a mat from tule stalks

California, California Desert DO

The BLM approves next steps for Castle Mine drilling program

MORENO VALLEY, Calif.

California, Northern California DO

BLM reminds hunters about safety, fire restrictions during hunting seasons

Female Pheasant hunt lining up shot as bird starts to fly away

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

Volunteers sought for National Public Lands Day events

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District is seeking volunteers for its upcoming National Public Land Day events on Sept. 19, 22 and Oct. 13.