Press Releases
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BLM Pinedale and Kemmerer Field Office seeks volunteers for bald eagle survey
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale and Kemmerer Field Office is seeking volunteers to assist with a national mid-winter bald eagle survey on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.
BLM seeks public comment on wild horse gentling and adoption partnership
The BLM completed scoping in Oct. 2024 and is now seeking public comment.
BLM reevaluates Muddy Mountain Road closure, keeps road open until further notice
The Bureau of Land Management has reevaluated its decision to close Muddy Mountain Road on Dec. 2 following an assessment of weather forecasts for the Casper area. The road will remain open until further notice.
BLM Casper to burn slash piles in Natrona County
The Bureau of Land Management plans to burn slash piles this winter in Natrona County. The pile burns will reduce material accumulated from previous fuels reduction projects.
BLM High Plains District lifts fire resctrictions
Fire restrictions have been lifted for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the Buffalo, Casper and Newcastle field offices.
Christmas tree permits available in Wyoming
Christmas tree permits are available online at https://forestproducts.blm.gov. The cost for a permit is $7.50 to $10 per tree, depending on location.
BLM temporarily closes Worland offices during HVAC replacement
While the offices will be closed Dec. 3-16, you may continue to reach staff by phone.
Please schedule in-person visits before or after this time period.
BLM to burn slash piles in the Bighorn Mountains
The Bureau of Land Management Buffalo Field Office plans to burn slash piles this fall and winter on BLM-administered public lands in the following areas of western Johnson County.
BLM seeks input on further analysis for June 2022 oil and gas lease sale
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on its supplemental analysis for the Environmental Assessment completed for the June 2022 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming.
Major Milestone: Crews Remove Wildcat Canyon Stock Pond Dam, Land Restoration Underway
The Bureau of Land Management WY Pinedale Field Office is proud to announce the successful removal of the Wildcat Canyon Dam, a significant step forward in environmental conservation and ecosystem restoration efforts.
BLM High Desert District plans to conduct prescribed burns
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) High Desert District (HDD) may conduct prescribed burns on multiple lands managed by the Rawlins Field Office and associated partners this fall and winter.
BLM seeks input on proposed resource management plans for northeast Wyoming, Nebraska
The BLM is seeking public input on two draft plans to update the management of public lands and minerals in Nebraska and northeast Wyoming. This starts a 90-day public comment period.
BLM to burn slash piles this fall and winter
Contingent upon fuel moistures and weather, the Cody, Lander and Worland field offices will burn slash piles beginning in mid-November and into April.
Pinedale Anticline Project Office sets deadline for 2025 project applications
The Pinedale Anticline Project Office is soliciting project applications for potential 2025 funding. Project application information and materials can be found at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/77515/510.
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 investigating vandalism at Old Quarry Trails near Newcastle, offers reward
The Bureau of Land Management is investigating another instance of vandalism at the Old Quarry Trails area located east of Newcastle, Wyo.
BLM completes improvements and repairs to Reardon Road
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office has completed maintenance on Reardon Road (BLM road 5401), funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Trails Center to temporarily close mid-December for maintenance
The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper will temporarily close to the public beginning Dec. 16, 2024. The facility is expected to re-open in March 2025.
BLM's Wheatland Corral improves rating in latest Animal Welfare Program review
The BLM Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) team recently released its latest evaluation of the BLM High Plains District’s Wheatland Off-Range Corral, giving the facility an impressive 97% compliance rating.
Pinedale Anticline Project Office Board to hold virtual meeting on Nov. 7, 2024
The Pinedale Anticline Project Office Board of Directors will hold a virtual meeting on Zoom on Nov. 7, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. The Board will review and make decisions regarding the budget and projects.
BLM High Desert District plans to conduct prescribed burns
There is the potential for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) High Desert District (HDD) to conduct prescribed burns on multiple lands managed by the Pinedale Field Office and associated partners this fall and winter.
BLM Wind River/Bighorn Basin District lifts fire restrictions
With cooler temperatures and increased precipitation, the Cody, Lander and Worland field office areas are no longer under fire restrictions. However, it's still dry out there so please keep wildfire prevention in mind.
BLM Rawlins Field Office featured in “Grazing Management for the Future” film series
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming Rawlins Field Office is featured in the newly released "Grazing Management for the Future" six-part film series, presented by the Intermountain West Joint Venture and BLM.
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 extends comment period for December 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming
The Public Protest period for the 2024 Fourth Quarter Competitive Oil & Gas Lease Sale began on September 16, 2024, and has been extended by 15 days to end on October 31, 2024