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BLM announces conveyance of right-of-way to Village of Forsyth, Illinois

MILWAUKEE—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northeastern States District today conveyed a 200-foot-wide railroad right-of-way to the Village of Forsyth, Illinois.

BLM transfers wildland fire engine to Hamer Fire Department

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District transferred a surplus wildland fire engine to the Hamer Fire Department today, part of BLM’s effort to respond to rural wildla

BLM seeks public input on proposed communications site in San Bernardino County

Green and gray desert brush stretch towards a distant bald mountain.

BLM hosting open house in Hayden to discuss expanding access and recreation opportunities

CRAIG, Colo.

Public meeting in Susanville on proposal to build fuel breaks on public land

A roaring brush fire on the high desert.

Mustang Mania Show this weekend at Ford Idaho Horse Park

NAMPA, Idaho – The Mustang Mania Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) Challenge will return to Nampa on July 6-7, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Ford Idaho Horse Park (16200 N.

California Trail Interpretive Center
California Trail Interpretive Center presents annual temporary exhibit, “Through Our Own Eyes: A Native American Youth Art Exhibition”
The California Trail Interpretive Center presents its fourth annual exhibit that features paintings by Native American students from Owyhee Combined School, located in the Duck Valley Indian Reservation, Owyhee, Nevada.
Public Land Mining Claim Fees and Waivers are due to BLM by September 3

A wooden stake marks a mining claim in a rocky desert.

BLM Bishop Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions

A basic campground at the base of snow capped mountains.

BLM issues firewood permits in Muddy Mountain area

CASPER, Wyo. –The Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office is pleased to offer firewood and post and pole permits for the Muddy Mountain area from July 1 – September 30.

Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Announced

LAS VEGAS – On July 1, the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Clark County, Mt. Charleston Fire Protection District, National Park Service, U.S.

BLM New Mexico releases sale notice for September 2019 oil and gas lease sale

SANTA FE, N.M.

BLM reminds public to be wildland fire aware

BLM fire engine in the haze of a desert fire.

BLM Ukiah Field Office initiates seasonal fire restrictions

A large cloud of wildfire smoke rises over a forest. Photo by Glenn Morrill.

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Center, Texas

NORMAN, Okla.—The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro event in Center, Texas, on July 12-13, at the Shelby County Expo Center.

BLM Colorado evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public scoping comments on approximately 4,259 acres of public lands proposed for the upcoming December 2

BLM announces adjustments to mining-related location and maintenance fees

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is adjusting its fees for the location (or “staking”) and maintenance of unpatented mining claims, mill sit

BLM Issues Temporary Prohibition on Open Fires and Fireworks due to Extreme Fire Danger - Glennallen Field Office

GLENNALLEN, AK — The Bureau of Land Management’s

BLM Issues Temporary Prohibition on Open Fires and Fireworks due to Extreme Fire Danger -- Eastern Interior Field Office

FAIRBANKS, AK — The Bureau of Land Management’s Eastern Interior Field Office today issued a Fire Prevention Order temporarily prohibiting open fires (except at established campgrounds), fireworks,

Help prevent the spread of wildfires this holiday weekend

BOISE, Idaho –As Idahoans start to enjoy the holiday week and make plans for many outdoor memories please remember that fire safety should be a ‘top priority’.

BLM to Hold Fuel Break Meetings in Oregon and Washington

Portland, Ore.

BLM Bakersfield Field Office increases fire restrictions

The sun sets behind layers of dry, rolling grasslands.

BLM to conduct wild horse gather in eastern Nevada

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin a wild horse gather near Ely, Nevada on or about July 8, 2019.

BLM California Desert District announces five appointments to Desert Advisory Council

A group of council members stand at a corral in the desert. Photo by Sarah K.

Coordinated initial attack effort minimizes multiple fires’ spread

WINNEMUCCA, NV – On June 25th interagency fire resources responded to multiple fire starts in Pershing County along State Route 400, four miles south of Mill City.