Press Releases
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BLM acquires Queens Crown parcel in southcentral Idaho
The Bureau of Land Management today announced acquisition of the 281-acre Queens Crown parcel bordering the Blaine County Transfer Station in southcentral Idaho. BLM acquired the parcel from the Wood River Land Trust with money from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
Stinking Springs and Egin areas temporarily closed to protect wildlife
Temporary annual closure of the Stinking Springs area near the South Fork of the Snake River to all motorized vehicles and human entry in order to support wildlife survival rates.
BLM advances Lava Ridge Wind Project in Southern Idaho
Bureau of Land Management today approved the Lava Ridge Wind Project in Idaho, which could power as many as 500,000 homes with clean energy, while creating hundreds of jobs and supporting local and regional economies.
BLM Shoshone Field Office staff and partners complete Golden Hour Trail in Wood River Valley
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office staff, in partnership with the International Mountain Bicycling Association, just finished constructing the Golden Hour Trail located immediately adjacent to Hailey in the Quigley drainage.
BLM Coeur d’Alene Field Office seeks public input on Rochat Divide-Pine Creek Special Recreation Management Area Map Correction
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene Field Office management is seeking public comment on corrections to the Rochat Divide-Pine Creek Special Recreation Management Area (SMRA) map.
BLM Coeur d’Alene Field Office seeks public input on the West Fork Pine Creek Route Structures
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene Field Office seeks public input on the proposed West Fork Pine Creek Route Structures Project to determine potential environmental impacts.
BLM to conduct pile burns across south eastern Idaho
BLM Idaho Falls District plans to conduct several prescribed pile burns during late fall and early winter
BLM seeks public input for recreation site improvement in south central Idaho
The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office recreation staff seeks public feedback on a proposed grant request to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. The grant request will seek $200,000 from the Waterways Improvement Fund (WIF) for improvements at the Lud Drexler Park at Salmon Falls Reservoir near the Idaho/Nevada border, south of Twin Falls.
BLM Partners with the Wood River Trails Coalition to construct trails in the Wood River Valley
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office awarded the Wood River Trail Infrastructure Agreement to the Wood River Trails Coalition (WRTC).
Christmas tree permits available in east Idaho
BLM is issuing $10 Christmas tree permits from 11/13 through 12/24 in SE Idaho.
Interior Department proposes strengthened protections for greater sage-grouse habitat
The Department of the Interior announced today that the Bureau of Land Management has published proposed updates to strengthen conservation and management of greater sage-grouse habitat on public lands.
BLM to conduct prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risk
BLM to conduct prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risk
Wild horses gathered from burned Idaho rangelands available for public viewing
The wild horses gathered from burned Idaho rangelands in the Sands Basin and Four Mile Herd Management Areas (HMA) will be available for public viewing at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise Wild Horse Off-Range Corral on Pleasant Valley Road on Nov. 2, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
BLM and River Management Society make it easy to plan your next Idaho river trip
BLM and RMS are collaborating to make it easier to plan your next Idaho river trip by visiting the online National Rivers Project. This site features Idaho river trips and added 19 segments managed by BLM Idaho.
BLM seeks nominations for Public Lands Rule Advisory Committee
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for a new Federal advisory committee that will help inform how the Bureau implements the Public Lands Rule.
BLM’s Burley Field Office welcomes new field manager
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burley Field Office recently welcomed John Elliott as the new Field Manager.
BLM’s Upper Snake Field Office welcomes new manager
Idaho Falls District welcomes John Reffit as the new field manager for the Upper Snake Field Office. His official starting date was Sep. 23.
BLM invites public to Idaho Resource Advisory Council fall meeting and tour
The Idaho Resource Advisory Council (RAC) invites the public on an in-person tour of BLM managed restoration and fuels treatments projects on Oct. 9, and a hybrid in-person and virtual Idaho RAC meeting on Oct. 10, 2024.
BLM’s Blackwell Island Recreation Site to seasonally close October 15
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The annual seasonal closure for the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Blackwell Island boat launch and recreation area is set to begin Oct. 15.
BLM Shoshone Field Office staff and partners complete Hang Loose and Hang Tight trails in Wood River Valley
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office staff in partnership with the International Mountain Bicycling Association, City of Hailey, Wood River Trails Coalition, and the Blaine County Recreation District (BCRD) just finished constructing the Hang Loose and Hang Tight trails located immediately adjacent to Hailey in the Hangman drainage.
BLM to conduct prescribed burns in John Evans Canyon west of Malad
BLM will conduct two prescribed burns in John Evans Canyon, 8 miles west of Malad in October and possibly into November.
BLM announces seasonal prescribed burning projects in north and north central Idaho
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene District Office intends to complete multiple fuels treatment and prescription burning projects during the fall/winter of 2024.
BLM to implement emergency closure relocating recreational shooting from Indian Springs area; Nearby residences, livestock, equipment and people being hit by bullets
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burley Field Office will implement an emergency closure to recreational shooting in the Indian Springs area south of Kimberly, on Friday, Sept. 20, to protect life and property.
BLM concludes emergency wild horse gather in southwestern Idaho
Sands Basin and Four Mile Herd Management Areas burned by Jump and Paddock fires
Bureau of Land Management releases proposed Western Solar Plan
The BLM today announced its proposed roadmap for solar energy development on public lands, designed to expand efficient and environmentally responsible solar project permitting on public lands across the West.