Press Releases

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Colorado, Southwest DO, Grand Junction FO

BLM increases campground fees to improve North Fruita Desert Recreation Area

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is increasing campsite fees at the North Fruita Desert campground on 18 Road, north of Fruita, Colo.

Colorado

BLM Colorado evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public scoping comments on approximately 67,244 acres of public lands proposed for the upcoming September

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

BLM temporarily closes Sharkey Hotsprings

In accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the state of Idaho public health officials, the BLM will temporarily close one of its developed recreation facilities, the Sharkey Hotsprings Recreation Site, to help limit the spread of COVID-19.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

BLM Roseburg District temporarily closes developed recreation facilities

Portland, Oregon – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.

Eastern States

Bureau of Land Management cancels wild horse and burro adoption/sales events

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States announces the cancellation of two wild horse and burro placement events in April in order to help slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting o

Nevada

BLM temporarily closes offices and visitor centers in Nevada

RENO, Nev. – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM seeks public input for Fish Springs Ranch Utility Lines and Access Road EA

CARSON CITY, NEV.

New Mexico

BLM temporarily closes several developed recreation facilities in New Mexico

Santa Fe, New Mexico – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.

Winnemucca DO

BLM approves expansion of the Coeur Rochester and Packard Mine

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Winnemucca District Office signed the Record of Decision approving the proposed expansion of the Coeur Rochester and Pack

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

3 Bars Ecosystem and Landscape Restoration Project approved

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Battle Mountain District authorized the 3 Bars Ecosystem and Landscape Restoration Project in central Eureka County, northwes

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

BLM temporarily closes developed recreation sites on the southern Oregon Coast

North Bend, Oregon – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.

Idaho, Boise DO, Four Rivers FO

BLM seeks public input on Kuna Cave improvements

The BLM is seeking public input on a proposal to improve access to Kuna Cave, located about 5 miles south of Kuna, near Black Cat Road. 

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Prineville District temporarily closes some recreation facilities and areas

Central Oregon – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO, Roseburg DO, Vale DO, Spokane DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Burns DO, Coos Bay DO, Lakeview DO, Medford DO

BLM temporarily closes developed recreation facilities in Oregon

Portland, Oregon – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.

Alaska

Final analysis available tomorrow for Alaska’s Ambler ‘Road to Resources’ Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will publish a notice of availability for the Ambler Mining District Industrial Access Road Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in the Federal Register
Montana-Dakotas

Oil and gas lease auction brings in over $37,000

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana/Dakotas raised $37,462 in its quarterly oil and gas lease sale held online March 24.

Colorado

BLM Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $83,294

LAKEWOOD, Colo.

Arizona, Phoenix DO, Lower Sonoran FO

Bureau of Land Management initiates public scoping for Sonoran Desert National Monument grazing amendment

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the preparation of a Resource Management Plan Amendment and associated Environmental Assessment for the Sonoran Desert Nati

Eastern States

Federal Court Affirms the Department of Interior’s Decision to Renew Twin Metals’ Leases

WASHINGTON – Days ago, Judge Trevor McFadden of the U.S.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming leases 75 oil and gas parcels in March sale, nets $3.4 million

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming raised more than $3.4 million in its March 24, 2020, quarterly oil and gas lease sale, facilitating economic opportunities an

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM seeks public comment on Mother Lode Exploration Plan of Operations

BLM seeks public comment on Mother Lode Exploration Plan of Operations
Eastern States

BLM-Eastern States completes quarterly oil and gas lease sale March 19, 2020

WASHINGTON — In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) held a quarterly oil and gas lease sale Marc

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Whiskey Mountain Bighorn Sheep Winter Range withdrawal extended for another 20-year term

LANDER, Wyo.