Press Releases

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Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Grangeville Fire Restriction Area will end August 31

GRANGEVILLE, ID – Land management agencies in north–central Idaho will lift Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in the Grangeville Fire Restrictions Area – Riverbreaks Zone 1 and the Hells Canyon Nation

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO

Stage One Fire Restrictions to be lifted in eastern Idaho

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District, Idaho Department of Lands and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest are lifting Stage One Fire Restrictions effective 

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM to hold community meeting for San Pedro thinning and mine closure project

TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a community meeting about the San Pedro Mountains Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) thinning and mine closure project on Sept. 4, 2018.

Lakeview DO

Lakeview BLM seeks public comment on proposed wild horse management plan

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Utah, Green River DO

Fire Restrictions Rescinded in the Bureau of Land Management Green River District

VERNAL, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management Green River District will rescind Fire Restriction Order-UTG002-18-001, effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug.

Utah

Fire restrictions rescinded in Juab and Millard Counties

West Valley City, Utah — Due to reduced fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management West Desert District will rescind fire restrictions on all BLM Fillmore Field Office adminis

Utah

BLM releases Record of Decision for Alton Coal tract

KANAB, Utah — Consistent with Secretary Zinke’s priorities for responsible development of energy on public lands and serving America, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has releas

Utah

BLM Seeks Nominations to Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee

SALT LAKE CITY—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public nominations for fifteen positions on the Monument Advisory Committee (MAC) for the Bears Ears National Monument.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO

Martin Canyon Road to open

SHOSHONE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office is opening the Martin Canyon Road in Blaine County today, as it is now passable for four-wheel drive vehicles.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center announces patio talks and final Trail Trek of the Season

CASPER, Wyo. – On Saturday, Sept. 8, the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) will make changes to its previously advertised pioneer trail trek.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM concludes Nevada Wild Horse Range emergency gather

LAS VEGAS - The Bureau of Land Management’s Southern Nevada District has concluded an emergency wild horse gather on the Nevada Wild Horse Range in Nye County.

Alaska, Arctic DO

BLM issues Greater Mooses Tooth 2 Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is releasing the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that analyzes an application for oil and gas development at the proposed Greater Mooses

Idaho, Boise DO

BLM advisory council to meet in September

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management announced today it will hold a meeting of the Boise Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

Idaho, Boise DO

BLM to host public field tour of Perjue Canyon

BOISE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a field tour on Sept.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Cottonwood FO

Updated Lower Salmon River Boater Guide now available

COTTONWOOD, Idaho - A newly updated Lower Salmon River Boating Guide is now available to help recreationists plan a simple day trip or a multi-day adventure on the river.  The new gu

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming analyzing 581 parcels statewide for fourth quarter oil and gas lease sale

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management in Wyoming has released its initial environmental analysis for the fourth quarter competitive oil and gas lease sale.

Utah

BLM Vernal Field Office invites your family to the 2018 Jarvie Fest

VERNAL, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vernal Field Office invites the public to experience wild west history at the 27th Annual Jarvie Fest on Sept. 15.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon Campground Reopens August 31

LAS VEGAS - Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground will reopen Friday, August 31, in time for the beginning of its busiest camping season.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM extends public comment period for the proposed Rawhide Mine expansion

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM Elko District Wildhorse Campground closed due to fire damage

ELKO, Nev.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM Yuma Field Office and NIC Inc. partner to offer Long Term Visitor Area permit sales online

YUMA, Ariz.

Nevada, Carson City DO

Volunteers needed for National Public Lands Day event at Fernley Swales on September 22

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO

BLM teams with Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety to make the Alpine Loop Safer

GUNNISON, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Gunnison Field Office in partnership with the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) will close 25 abandone

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM Approves El Paso Electric Project

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The BLM Las Cruces District today approved the El Paso Electric Project, which will upgrade and improve energy transmission in an area east of Interstate 25.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

BLM to conduct public meetings on draft southeastern New Mexico management plan

CARLSBAD, N.M.