Press Releases
BLM Idaho Seeks Nominations for the Coeur d’Alene Resource Advisory Council
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it is seeking public nominations for six positions on the Coeur d’Alene Resource Advisory Council - a citizen-based sounding boards for BLM initia
Feedback sought on BLM’s plan to reduce fuel loads at Gamlin Lake
SAGLE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s Coeur d’Alene Field Office has issued a draft environmental assessment (EA) to address fuels buildup at the Gamlin Lake Special Recreation Management
Tires stolen from Salmon wareyard
SALMON, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the prosecution of the individual(s) who illegally removed several tires from a government facility
Interior Approves Final Two Segments of Gateway West Power Line
The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management has approved routes for segments of the Gateway West electric transmission line project on public lands in southwestern Idaho, connecting
Heavy Spring Runoff Damages Martin Canyon Road
TWIN FALLS, Idaho – Erosion and debris flows over the past two weeks have severely damaged the Martin Canyon road, about 3 miles east of Bellevue, Idaho.
BLM to Help Host Challis Trails Summit Event May 4-5
CHALLIS, Idaho— In coordination with the City of Challis and its partners, the Bureau of Land Management Challis Field Office is hosting the first-ever Challis Trails Summit to actively solicit pub
U.S. Department of the Interior Valor and Gold Smokey Bear Awards Presented Today
BOISE, Idaho – In a ceremony held today at the Boise Wyndham Garden Hotel, two prestigious awards were given to BLM Idaho wildland fire employees. The U.S.
BLM Resource Advisory Council set to meet April 19
BLM Resource Advisory Council set to meet April 19
Young mustangs handled by 4-H members available for adoption this weekend
BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to a wild horse adoption event this weekend at the Idaho Horse Expo in Nampa.
Flooding damages portions of Birch Creek Campground
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The intense precipitation event occurring in southeastern Idaho last week resulted in the flooding of the popular Birch Creek campground.
BLM seeks volunteers for trash cleanup
BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is organizing a large-scale trash cleanup of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA), and is calling for volunteers
Trainers Unite this Weekend
BOISE, Idaho – Preparations for the second annual Mustang Mania Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) Challenge are underway as 44 approved trainers will pick up their mustangs April 6-7, 2018, 
BLM seeks 2018 Artist-in-Residence for the South Fork of the Snake River
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce an opportunity to be the first Artist-in-Residence for the South Fork of the Snake River.
BLM begins targeted grazing effort to reduce cheatgrass along Owyhee Front
BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management has begun implementing an experimental targeted grazing project aimed at reducing fuels and associated fire risk and protecting rehabilitation efforts w
BLM Pocatello Field Office seeks public comment on parcel nominated for oil and gas leasing
BOISE, Idaho – The BLM Pocatello Field Office recently announced the start of a 15-day public review and comment period for a preliminary environmental assessment that evaluates the availabili
BLM, Forest Service issue new rules to improve South Fork recreation
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Upper Snake Field Office and the U.S.
BLM to conduct prescribed burn in southwest Idaho
BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management will soon conduct the Pole Creek Jackpot Prescribed Burn, located approximately 35 miles southeast of Jordan Valley, Oregon, on the western flanks of Ju
BLM extends scoping period for Silver City Travel Management Plan
BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is extending the public scoping period for the Silver City Travel Management Plan (TMP) environmental assessment an additional two weeks to April 13, 20
Local Sportsman Receives Financial Award for Reporting Illegal OHV Use
CHALLIS, Idaho – A public land user in central Idaho recently collected a financial reward for reporting the illegal use of an off-road vehicle in the Spring Gulch area, where a BLM-managed closure
BLM Advisory Council to meet in April
BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management today announced it will hold a meeting of the Boise District Resource Advisory Council, demonstrating that partnerships and inclusion are vital to
BLM temporarily closes Discovery Hill Bluffs Road
SALMON, Idaho - Effective today, the BLM Salmon Field Office is temporarily closing the Discovery Hill Bluffs Road due to highly erosive soil conditions.
Shifting sands expose the dangers of illegal pallet burning
REXBURG, Idaho—As BLM Recreation Planner Ben Cisna headed out to begin seasonal preparations for the St.
BLM releases final analysis on Bruneau-Owyhee sage-grouse habitat project
BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management has released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Bruneau-Owyhee Sage-Grouse Habitat Project for a 30-day public availability period b
BLM seeks public input on travel plan analysis in southwest Idaho
BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is beginning preparation of an environmental analysis for a proposed travel management plan for public lands in western Owyhee County.