Press Releases

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Utah

BLM seeks public comments for renewal of existing Green River Commercial Special Recreation Permits

The BLM Vernal Field Office is seeking public comments on the proposed renewal of commercial Special Recreation Permits (SRPs) for the B and C sections of the Green River. 
Montana-Dakotas

BLM Announces Spring Prescribed Fire Plans for Dillon Field Office

The Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office plans to conduct prescribed fire operations this spring in the South Tobacco Root Mountains near Sheridan and Virginia City, Montana.
Oregon-Washington

Rainie Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice

As a result of the recent heavy rains, the Rainie Falls Trail, located on the south side of the Rogue River near Grave Creek, will be closed until further notice.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Las Vegas public land sale nets more than $16.5 million for state projects

BLM conducted a competitive online sale through the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act, offering 10 parcels/76.85 acres in the Las Vegas Valley. Eight parcels/41.85 acres sold and generated $16,575,000.
Arizona, Gila DO, Safford FO

BLM to improve road to Hot Well Dunes through Great American Outdoors Act

The BLM received close to $14.4M in Great American Outdoor Act funding in 2022 to complete recreation improvements to Haekel Road, the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area, and the Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area.
Oregon-Washington

BLM seeks input on proposed expanded exploration at Denton Gold Danser Claims

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment for proposed expanded exploration at the Denton Gold Danser Claims near Bridgeport in Baker County.
Utah, Canyon Country DO, Moab FO

BLM Asks Climbers to Protect Bighorn Sheep in Southern Utah 

The Bureau of Land Management is urging climbers to voluntarily avoid rock climbing in Long Canyon from April 1 to June 15 to help protect desert bighorn sheep during a critical time in their reproductive cycle.
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM Nevada sale of oil and gas leases nets over $295,000

The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office leased 10 parcels totaling 19,954 acres for $295,309 in total receipts for its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.
Montana-Dakotas

BLM selects new Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument manager

Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument staff welcomed a new manager, Becky Cooper.
Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks initial input for October 2025 oil and gas lease sale in North Dakota

The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on seven oil and gas parcels totaling 3,001 acres that may be included in an October 2025 lease sale in North Dakota. The comment period ends April 14, 2025.
Colorado

BLM seeks public comment for September 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Colorado

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 13 oil and gas parcels, totaling 12,111 acres, in an upcoming lease sale.
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Southwest DO

BLM releases supplemental analysis of oil and gas development in Gunnison County

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on an enhanced air quality analysis for two oil and gas developments in western Gunnison County.
California

BLM approves Sapphire gen-tie transmission line and facilities

oday the Bureau of Land Management helped Unleash American Energy by approving the Sapphire gen-tie transmission line and facilities project on approximately 40 acres of public lands in eastern Riverside County. EDF Renewables Development, Inc., is authorized to construct, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission a transmission line and associated facilities connecting the planned Sapphire Solar photovoltaic and storage facility on private lands to the electric grid.
National Office, New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO

TIME lists Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in their World’s Greatest Places of 2025

The Bureau of Land Management is celebrating the inclusion of Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in TIME’s World’s Greatest Places of 2025.
Alaska

BLM seeks public input on draft Alaska Long National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study

The Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day comment period on a draft study evaluating the feasibility of designating the proposed Alaska Long Trail as a national scenic trail today.
Nevada

Maintenance work to begin March 17 at Sand Mountain Recreation Area

On March 17, crews will begin road repairs and other maintenance at Sand Mountain Recreation Area, located 28 miles east of Fallon, Nevada.
Wyoming

BLM announces June 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 3, 2025, to offer 29 oil and gas parcels totaling 22,965 acres in Wyoming.
Eastern Interior FO

BLM issues permit for expanded tour operations in the White Mountains National Recreation Area

The permit includes features developed from public input to reduce potential impacts.
California, Northern California DO

BLM offers guided hikes, by reservation, on Headwaters Salmon Pass Trail

ARCATA, Calif. – Experience the majestic beauty of ancient redwood stands on a guided hike with the Bureau of Land Management along the Salmon Pass Trail, just six miles from Eureka, and immerse in the wonders of nature. These hikes in the southern part of the Headwaters Forest Reserve are planned for weekends from mid-May through mid-November at the south end of the Reserve. Registration on Recreation.gov  is required for each outing. Registration will open on March 17. The BLM will announce hike dates and open registration two months before each hike. The registration links on Recreation.gov will close three days prior to each hike. 
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Temporary closure of certain public land for the 2025 Legacy Battleground OHV Race

The Las Vegas Field Office announces the closure of the of public lands near Laughlin from April 11 to 13 to minimize the risk of potential collisions between racers and spectators for the Legacy Battleground OHV Race.
Wyoming

BLM seeks initial public input on proposed Dry Piney Helium and Carbon Sequestration Project

PINEDALE, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management is opening a 15-day public scoping for the Dry Piney Helium and Carbon Sequestration Project proposed on public, private, and state lands near LaBarge in Sublette County. The project is estimated to be capable of producing more than 800 million cubic feet of bulk liquid helium per year from subsurface mineral estates.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

High river flow, cold water pose risks to Owyhee River users

Bureau of Land Management Vale District is advising visitors of dangerously high flows and very cold water temperatures on the Owyhee River below the Owyhee Dam.
New Mexico

Bureau of Land Management implements fire restrictions at Fort Stanton – Snowy River NCA and Lincoln Tracts

Due to high fire danger and prolonged drought, the BLM is implementing fire restrictions on public land at the Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and BLM lands around the community of Lincoln.
California

BLM offers reward in cultural site vandalism investigation

BISHOP, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office is offering a $1,500 reward for information on the individuals responsible for damaging petroglyph panels at the Volcanic Tableland, north of Bishop. The perpetrators vandalized three locations within the site.
California

BLM and USFS approve plan to remove wild horses near Mono Lake

BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service have approved a plan for the agencies to gather and remove excess wild horses that have roamed outside the Montgomery Pass Wild Horse Territory near Benton onto public and private lands, in accordance with the Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burros Act of 1971. High priority areas for this gather include, but are not limited to, horses located in the Mono Basin and horses along CA State Route 120 East and U.S. Highway 6.