Press Releases

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New Mexico

BLM to conduct routine special recreation permit program audit

SANTA FE, NM. – The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office is preparing to conduct a routine audit of its Special Recreation Permit Program for the 2015 through 2017 use seasons.

Nevada

Public invited to tour Fallon wild horse corral

RENO, Nev. —The Bureau of Land Management will host a public tour of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral in Fallon, Nevada, on Friday, May 11.

Alaska

BLM Alaska brings dinosaurs alive with DinoChat Live

ANCHORAGE – Dinosaurs in Alaska?  Tweet this Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. and learn from the experts about the dinosaurs that roamed Alaska during the Age of Dinosaurs. 

Idaho

May is Wildfire Awareness Month

Statewide, Idaho – Ten western governors, including Idaho Governor C.L.

Utah

BLM to host “Media Day” for Fire Engine Workshop at Camp Williams

What:             Annual Fire Engine Training Workshop

Idaho

BLM Idaho Seeks Nominations for the Coeur d’Alene Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it is seeking public nominations for six positions on the Coeur d’Alene Resource Advisory Council - a citizen-based sounding boards for BLM initia

Alaska

BLM AFS and U.S. Army Alaska to Conduct Prescribed Burn in Oklahoma Impact Area

(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) – Starting as early as Sunday, the BLM Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS) and U.S.

Utah

BLM Vernal Field Office seeks public comment on proposed vegetation treatments in Greater sage-grouse habitat

VERNAL, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office (VFO) is seeking public comment on two environmental assessments for a vegetation treatment project in Ui

Alaska

Graham named BLM Glennallen Field Manager

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Marnie Graham has been named BLM Glennallen Field Manager.     

Oregon-Washington

Delays expected along Union Creek Road during Culvert Replacements to Improve Infrastructure

Roseburg, OR. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be carrying out culvert replacements along Union Creek Road beginning April 30 and concluding by May 18, 2018.

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

BLM Seeks Nominations to Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council

Oregon/Washington - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently announced it is seeking public nominations for positions on citizen-based sounding boards for BLM ini

Oregon-Washington

Community Conversations Scheduled for Provolt Seed Orchard

Grants Pass, Ore.

Wyoming

Mineral withdrawal extension proposed for Whiskey Mountain Bighorn Sheep Winter Range

LANDER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management proposes to extend for another 20 years a mineral withdrawal in the Whiskey Mountain Bighorn Sheep Winter Range, southeast of Dubois.

Utah

BLM to offer 13 parcels in June oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management will offer 4 parcels, t

Arizona

BLM prescribed burn planned in Senators Wash area

YUMA, Ariz.  - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Yuma Field Office, will be conducting prescribed burns near Senators Wash.

Idaho

Feedback sought on BLM’s plan to reduce fuel loads at Gamlin Lake

SAGLE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s Coeur d’Alene Field Office has issued a draft environmental assessment (EA) to address fuels buildup at the Gamlin Lake Special Recreation Management

New Mexico

Well work planned for Dripping Springs Visitor Center

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Utah

BLM to host public meeting on proposed parcels for solar energy development in Utah

Cedar City, Utah — In support of the Administration’s priority to sustainably develop our energy and natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management Cedar City Field Office w

Nevada

BLM Publishes Barrick Ore Haul Environmental Assessment for Public Comment

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.

Alaska

BLM Alaska Fire Service EFF Rookie Academy Application Period Ends May 1

Are you interested in becoming an emergency wildland firefighter?
Nevada

Indian Boarding Schools and Mountain Men: The California Trail Interpretive Center Announces May Programs

ELKO, Nev. – Enjoy a children’s art walk, learn about local recreational opportunities on BLM lands, and much more at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

Wyoming

Join BLM Rawlins for a raptor identification presentation and migratory bird walk!

If you love raptors and want to learn how to identify them, the Bureau of Land Management Rawlins Field Office is inviting the public to a free raptor identification class and migratory bird walk.