Press Releases
BLM fulfills land conveyance legislation
CHALLIS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Challis Field Office staff have completed all the necessary paperwork to patent eight parcels of land within Custer County.
BLM Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council Meeting Postponed
BOISE —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) meeting scheduled for Jan.
Employee from BLM Cottonwood Field Office receives national award
COTTONWOOD, Idaho – BLM Cottonwood Field Office’s Ryan Turner was recently presented the “Outstanding Contribution to the River Management Society Award” by the River Management Socie
BLM's Cottonwood Field Office to begin recruiting for seasonal positions
COTTONWOOD, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s Cottonwood Field Office will be filling multiple seasonal positions for the upcoming 2019 field season. An initial round of r
BLM offers reward for illegally cut trees
PINEHURST, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking information from the public in regards to the unauthorized removal of multiple live, gree
BLM Idaho Proposes Increased Flexibility and Access in Sage-Grouse Plans
BOISE, Idaho – In keeping with Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke’s commitment to work closely with states to enhance conservation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the availab
Idaho Falls District BLM is hiring wildland firefighters for 2019
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho-- The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District will be hiring wildland firefighters for the 2019 fire season.
Stinking Springs area closed over winter to protect wildlife
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – At the request of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the Bureau of Land Management Upper Snake Field Office has temporarily closed the Stinking S
Plan for proposed Caldwell Canyon phosphate mine available for review
SODA SPRINGS, Idaho – Today the Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District released a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) analyzing a mine and reclamation plan (M&RP) that P4 Product
BLM protects road surface with annual winter closure of Eighth Street
BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management would like to remind the public of the annual seasonal road closure of upper Eighth Street in the Boise Foothills to prevent road damage during wet cond
Crystal Springs pile burning planned
LAVA HOT SPRINGS, Idaho – With the anticipated arrival of moisture in eastern Idaho, the Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District will begin prescribed burn activities.
Draft EIS for proposed Dairy Syncline Mine available for review
SODA SPRINGS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District and Caribou-Targhee National Forest (USFS) released a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) today analyzing diff
BLM to implement annual seasonal motorized use closures to protect wintering wildlife in the Wood River Valley Dec. 1
TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office will implement annual seasonal motorized use closures in the Wood River Valley beginning Dec.
New BLM program will help boost rural wildland firefighting in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is launching a process to transfer excess vehicles, equipment and supplies to local fire departments and Rangeland Fire Protection Associations in
BLM Christmas tree permits available Nov. 14
‘Tis the season! And for those looking for an outdoor experience as they begin celebrating the holidays, the Bureau of Land Management will begin issuing Christmas tree permits from Nov.
Island Park pile burning planned
ISLAND PARK, Idaho— BLM Idaho Falls District fire managers anticipate favorable weather conditions for planned pile burning.
BLM seeks public input on Henry’s Lake recreation improvements
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District is requesting public input on plans for additional recreational access and opportunities on the western and eastern shores of
BLM seeks public input for proposed Boulder Creek Vegetation Project
COTTONWOOD, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management Cottonwood Field Office has released the draft Boulder Creek Vegetation Project Environmental Assessment (EA) for a 30-day public rev
BLM’s Egin Lakes Campground to remain open until Oct. 10
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho— To meet the needs of ATV enthusiasts over Columbus Day weekend, the Bureau of Land Management has decided to keep the Egin Lakes campground open until Oct.
Plan for proposed expansion of Smoky Canyon Mine available for review
SODA SPRINGS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District and Caribou-Targhee National Forest today released a draft environmental impact statement analyzing different alternatives f
Eagle Scout marks 2 miles of famed Hudspeth Cutoff along California Trail
BURLEY, Idaho – Over the weekend, BLM Archaeologist Luke Hittner joined Eagle Scout hopeful Clayton Koyle and 12 volunteers to place new Carsonite markers along a 2-mile section of the California T
BLM to lift closure for area near Stewart Creek Fire
FAIRFIELD, Idaho – Effective immediately, the BLM Shoshone Field Office is lifting the emergency closure of approximately 3,840 acres of BLM administered lands adjacent to the Stewart&nbs
Lend a hand during BLM’s National Public Lands Day in Pocatello on September 22
Fire Restrictions to be lifted in south central Idaho
TWIN FALLS, ID -- With summer coming to an end and cooler temperatures arriving Stage One Fire Restrictions will be lifted. Fire restriction will be lifted September 15, 2018 at one
BLM to initiate emergency closure for area near Stewart Creek Fire
FAIRFIELD, Idaho – Effective immediately, the BLM Shoshone Field Office is temporarily closing public lands in and around the Stewart Creek fire area in Camas County for pu