Press Releases

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Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Lander FO

BLM and Wyoming Honor Farm place 46 gentled animals

All of the offered wild horses and burros found new homes at the most recent BLM/Wyoming Honor Farm adoption. The highest bid was for 2-year-old Walker, who will be used to teach a college horsemanship course.
New Mexico, Farmington DO, Taos FO

BLM issues management plan for Río Grande del Norte National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management announced an updated management plan and associated Environmental Assessment for the Río Grande del Norte National Monument. They will support resources and continued use of the Monument.
Arizona, Colorado River DO, Yuma FO

BLM to close T.K. Jones Campground and Boat Launch for surface re-paving

A T.K. Jones Campground and Boat Launch closure will allow crews to re-pave the facilities.
National Office, Montana-Dakotas, Oregon-Washington, Wyoming

BLM announces winners of the 2024 Rangeland Stewardship and Innovations Awards

The Bureau of Land Management today announced the winners of the 2024 Rangeland Stewardship and Rangeland Innovations awards.
Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

BLM and BOR rescind Public Use Restrictions for the season

The BLM Spokane District has lifted the fire restrictions on public lands administered by the BLM and the Bureau of Reclamation. The termination of the additional fire restrictions will take effect Sep. 17, 2024.
Idaho

BLM announces seasonal prescribed burning projects in north and north central Idaho

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene District Office intends to complete multiple fuels treatment and prescription burning projects during the fall/winter of 2024.
Alaska

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $3.25 Million for Salmon Habitat Restoration

The BLM today announced that $3.25 million in BIL funding is being awarded to support the DOI’s Gravel to Gravel Keystone Initiative in the Yukon, Kuskokwim, and Norton Sound regions in Alaska.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Cody FO

BLM Cody and partners remove 5,000 pounds of trash from Red Lake

In an early celebration of National Public Lands Day, the Cody Field Office, local volunteers, the Northwest Wyoming OHV Alliance and the Shoshone Trails Coalition cleaned up the popular Red Lake area.
Idaho

BLM to implement emergency closure relocating recreational shooting from Indian Springs area; Nearby residences, livestock, equipment and people being hit by bullets

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burley Field Office will implement an emergency closure to recreational shooting in the Indian Springs area south of Kimberly, on Friday, Sept. 20, to protect life and property.
Nevada, Elko DO, Wells FO

BLM issues decision for the Murdock Mountain Phosphate Exploration Project

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a final decision approving the Murdock Mountain Phosphate Exploration Project in Elko County.
California

BLM plans gather of excess wild horses: October gather will take place in Twin Peaks Herd Management Area

The Bureau of Land Management has announced plans to gather and remove excess wild horses from public rangelands in the Twin Peaks Herd Management Area to prevent impacts to rangeland health in Lassen County, Calif., and Washoe County, Nev. Gather operations will begin Tuesday, Oct. 1, and could continue for 15 days or longer.
Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely District offers firewood for sale

The Bureau of Land Management Ely District is offering cord units of mixed pinyon-juniper firewood to the public for $85 per cord.
Montana-Dakotas

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

BLM seeks initial input for April 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota
California, California Desert DO

BLM welcomes Philip DeSenze as Ridgecrest field manager

The Bureau of Land Management California Desert District has selected Philip DeSenze as the field manager for the Ridgecrest Field Office. In his new role, he oversees the management of about 1.8 million acres of public lands in Kern, Inyo, and San Bernardino counties. DeSenze joins the BLM from the U.S. Forest Service where he served as District Ranger on the Inyo National Forest since 2019. DeSenze started his position earlier this week.  
National Office, Fire Center

BLM awards $2.76 million contract for advanced wildfire communication kits as part of Investing in America agenda

The BLM today announced a $2.76 million award through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 3T Innovations, LLC to create communication kits and on-site training to improve firefighter safety and wildfire operations.
Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Dillon FO

Bureau of Land Management Seeks Public Input on Proposed Fee Increases for Madison River Recreation Sites

The BLM requests public comments regarding proposed increases to existing camping fees and implementation of per-person day use fees at BLM recreation sites along the Madison River. Comment period closes Sept. 18, 2024.
Nevada, Ely DO

BLM pinyon-juniper tree-thinning projects restore rangeland health, reduce fire risk

Two Bureau of Land Management pinyon-pine and juniper tree-thinning projects underway in eastern Nevada use different techniques to achieve the same goal, restore rangeland health and reduce catastrophic fire risk.
Utah, Monticello FO

BLM releases all areas of Indian Creek for climbing

BLM staff ask climbers to voluntarily avoid routes near historic nesting sites in Indian Creek. In the early spring, the BLM confirmed nesting and territory activity on several popular climbing routes.
National Office

Biden-Harris Administration leaders announce new onshore renewable energy progress in Nevada to create jobs and lower energy costs

Greenlink transmission lines and multiple solar facilities in Nevada move toward completion.
National Office

BLM announces steps to improve engagement with Tribes, public on mineral development

The new policy reflects recommendations from Biden-Harris administration’s Mining Reform report
California

Clear Creek Management Area is closed due to Boone Fire danger

The Bureau of Land Management Central Coast Field Office is issuing an emergency closure of the Condon Peak Recreation Area and Campground in Fresno County, due to wildland fire danger from the nearby Boone Fire and existing evacuation orders. This temporary closure is effective immediately, until further notice.
Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

BLM releases final rule guiding travel management on public lands in the Uncompahgre Field Office

The BLM has finalized a supplementary rule implementing decisions approved in travel management plans for the Dry Creek, Ridgway, and Norwood-Burn Canyon travel management areas in the Uncompahgre Field Office, Colorado.
Utah

BLM to conduct aerial herbicide applications in northeastern Utah starting Sept. 15 2024

 The BLM Green River District Fire & Fuels Program will be conducting aerial herbicide treatments starting around Sept. 15 through Sept. 30, weather permitting.
California

Free guided archaeology walk planned for Headwaters Forest Reserve

ARCATA, Calif. – The story of Falk, a historic town and lumber mill in the Headwaters Forest Reserve, will be told in a free guided archaeology walk offered by the Bureau of Land Management, Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants should meet at the Elk River Trail parking area. Registration is not required.
California, Northern California DO

BLM, River Partners welcome volunteers for habitat restoration project

REDDING, Calif.— Volunteers are welcome to help the Bureau of Land Management and River Partners plant more than 30,000 trees along Battle Creek south of Anderson, kicking off a project to restore 150 acres of habitat critical for fish and other wildlife. The project is set for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11 and 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, at 3770 Gover Road, Anderson.