Press Releases

Nov 28, 2023

Towering sequoias stretch far into the sky

BLM to reduce wildland fire risk for Case Mountain giant sequoias

Nov 28, 2023

Kanab Creek Wilderness offers some of the finest canyon hiking anywhere. Kanab Creek has etched out a spectacular gorge among soaring red rock cliffs. This is a view of Hack Canyon from the Willow Spring Trailhead. This is a historic trail used to move cattle in and out of the canyon. A great experience for those who want a rough and rustic hiking experience.

BLM to conduct prescribed fire 30 miles south of Fredonia, Arizona

The Bureau of Land Management’s Arizona Strip District is planning prescribed burning operations as part of an ongoing riparian restoration project in the Kanab Creek drainage, located 30 miles south of Fredonia, Ariz.

Nov 28, 2023

BLM oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming nets $3,405,179

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office today conducted a competitive oil and gas lease sale offering 37 parcels covering 35,353.86 acres in Wyoming.

Nov 28, 2023

BLM Pinedale seeks volunteers for bald eagle survey

PINEDALE, Wyo. -- The Bureau of Land Management Pinedale Field Office is seeking volunteers to assist with a national mid-winter bald eagle survey on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024.

Nov 27, 2023

BLM fire crews conduct controlled burns to help reduce the potential for large-scale wildfires on Colorado ranges.

BLM High Desert District plans to conduct prescribed burns

RAWLINS. Wyo. -- The Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct prescribed burns on multiple lands managed by the Rawlins Field Office this Fall and Winter.

Nov 27, 2023

Slash pile burning scheduled in Iron and Beaver Counties to reduce wildfire risk

Nov 27, 2023

BLM seeks public comment for oil and gas lease sale in Nevada

Nov 27, 2023

Firefighter lighting a prescribed burn with a torch. (BLM)

BLM prescribed burning planned near Parker

Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District will conduct prescribed burning near Parker, Ariz., between December 2023 and March 2024 as weather and fuel conditions allow.

Nov 21, 2023

A dirt trails curves along the side of a brushy slope with a view of rolling hills in the background.

New hiking, horseback trail complete at Johnny Behind the Rocks

LANDER, Wyo. — Construction is complete on a new trail at the Bureau of Land Management-administered Johnny Behind the Rocks (JBR) Trail System southeast of Lander.

Nov 21, 2023

Caldwell Canyon Revised Mine project area is southeastern Idaho.

BLM seeks input on revised Caldwell Canyon mine plan in Idaho

Nov 20, 2023

Small boulders mark the border of a gravel parking area.

BLM approves Outlaw Trails plan

CODY, Wyo.—A plan for an official trail system at the Outlaw Trails area north of Cody has been approved by the Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office.

Nov 20, 2023

Cutting a Christmas tree on public lands in the BLM Southwest District.

BLM Southwest District offering permits to cut your own Christmas tree

MONTROSE, Colo.

Nov 20, 2023

Special recreation permit out on public lands.

Moab Field Office adjusts special recreation permit application and review process

MOAB, Utah – To improve the management of permitted activities and events, the Moab Field Office is streamlining its application and review process for special recreation permits.

Nov 20, 2023

BLM Christmas tree permits available

Nov 20, 2023

Photo of Amboy Crater Area of Critical Environmental Concern

BLM rule update would improve emergency response on public lands

Nov 20, 2023

BLM prescribed burning planned at Mittry Lake Wildlife Area and near Walter’s Camp

YUMA, Ariz.

Nov 20, 2023

BLM prescribed burning planned in the Hualapai Mountains

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District, in cooperation with Pinion Pine Fire District, Pine Lake Fire District, Mohave County P

Nov 20, 2023

BLM prescribed burning planned at Senator Wash North Shore

YUMA, Ariz.

Nov 20, 2023