Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington

BLM Prepares for June 17, 2010 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon State Office announced that it will offer two parcels totaling approximately 2,722 acres, in Washington State, at its June 17, 2010 Oil and Gas Lease Comp

Colorado

BLM Colorado August 2010 Oil and Gas Lease Sale Scheduled

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office has posted its list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled 9 a.m., August 12, 2010, at the State Office.

Oregon-Washington

Proposed Cascade Crossing Transmission Project Public Meetings Begin June 21

The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) and several federal agencies (led by the U.S.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Selects New Salem District Manager 2010

Portland, Ore. – Today, Ed Shepard, the Oregon/Washington Bureau of Land Management (BLM) State Director, announced the selection of Mr.

Oregon-Washington

Public Input on Proposed Cascade Crossing Transmission Project

The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) and several federal agencies (led by the U.S.

Eastern States

Bureau of Land Management and Sierra Club partner with others to launch Latino youth environmental education program

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States, the Sierra Club, and other partners launched an environmental education program for Latino youth in a ceremony April 21, 2010 at the Meadowood Sp

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $426,322

Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold 10 of 19 parcels offered at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale, totaling 9,114.93 acres sold.

Colorado

New Fireworks Rule Proposed for Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management is proposing a new rule to prohibit the use of fireworks and other explosive devices on all public lands in Colorado.

Oregon-Washington

District Manager Named for Medford BLM

Portland, Ore. – Today, Ed Shepard, the Oregon/Washington Bureau of Land Management (BLM) State Director, announced the selection of Mr.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM State Director Retires

Gene Terland, State Director for the Bureau of Land Management in Montana and the Dakotas, has retired.

Montana-Dakotas

Lovell Man Receives National Award

Matthew Dillon, Director of the Pryor Mountain Wild Mustang Center in Lovell, Wyo., is a 2010 recipient of the Bureau of Land Management's national "Making a Difference" award.

Eastern States

BLM and Troy University partner with Alabama Society of Professional Land Surveyors in annual survey exercise to retrace historic land surveys

WHAT: A surveying retracement camp will be held for Troy University surveying students, private surveyors, and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) employees.

Oregon-Washington

County Payment Committees Seek Members

The Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) Oregon State Office is seeking nominations for 64 positions on the five Resource Advisory Committees (RACs) in the five Districts in western Oregon, for terms e

Colorado

BLM Employee Honored with National Wildland Safety Award

The Bureau of Land Management is proud to name Cliff Hutton as the 2009 recipient of the National Wildland Fire Safety Award for his outstanding leadership and service.

Eastern States

Press Advisory: Signing Ceremony Kicks Off Latino Youth Outdoors Program

WHAT: Breakfast, tree planning and signing ceremony launch event for the Latino Youth Outings Project at the Bureau of Land Management's Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area

Colorado

BLM Approves Oak Mesa Oil and Gas Unit Agreement

The Bureau of Land Management today approved a Unit Agreement that will support the orderly and efficient development of natural gas leases in the Oak Mesa area of Delta County.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Seeks Citizen Advisors in Oregon

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking applicants for positions on Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) in central and eastern Oregon.

Eastern States

BLM Eastern States Quarterly Oil and Gas

The Bureau of Land Management held its quarterly oil and gas lease sale March 18, 2010 at the BLM Eastern States Office.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Files Settlement Agreement

Under a settlement agreement expected to be filed in U.S.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Posts List of Proposed Parcels for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office posted its list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., May 13, 2010, at the State Office.

Colorado

John Mehlhoff named BLM Colorado Associate State Director

John Mehlhoff has been named the Bureau of Land Management Colorado Associate State Director. He will start in Colorado in May.

Eastern States

Saving America's Living Legends

The first time I saw wild horses running free across the Nevada landscape, it took my breath away...and my heart too.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Prepares for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale March 11, 2010

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon State Office announced that it will offer three parcels totaling approximately 2,559 acres, in Washington State, at its March 11, 2010 Oil and Gas Lease C

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Director Helen Hankins Set to Be Sworn In

Helen Hankins will officially be sworn in as the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Director by BLM Director Robert V. Abbey at 1 p.m. on Feb.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $139,233

Today, the BLM Colorado State Office sold five of 11 parcels offered at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale, totaling 1,388 acres.