Press Releases

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California

Law enforcement agencies across the West work to improve public safety

The vast, open landscapes of the West pose a significant challenge for any law enforcement agency.

California, Central California DO

BLM Bakersfield Field Office issues decision on supplemental environmental analysis

Oil Derrick in rolling yellow hills.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana/Dakotas issues policy to reduce wildfire risk around power lines on public lands

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – Building on the Trump Administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce the threat of wildfires through active management, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana/Dakotas State Off

Oregon-Washington

BLM Oregon/Washington issues policy to reduce wildfire risk around power lines on public lands

The BLM Oregon/Washington State Office today issued a new policy to limit fire risk from power lines crossing BLM-managed public lands.
Wyoming

BLM Wyoming leases 123 oil and gas parcels in December sale, nets $10.8 million

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming raised $10.8 million in its Dec.

California, Central California DO

BLM Ukiah Field Office offering guided bald eagle hikes

Bald eagle perched in a pine tree.

Colorado

BLM winter travel restrictions begin Dec. 15 in Grand and Jackson counties

KREMMLING, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management will begin its annual winter restrictions on motorized travel in Grand and Jackson counties beginning Dec.

Colorado

BLM to remove approximately 25 wild horses from private land in Moffat County

CRAIG, Colo. –The Bureau of Land Management plans to gather and remove approximately 25 wild horses from private land in Moffat County this month using a bait-trapping technique.

Montana-Dakotas

Dillon BLM reviewing mining plan of operations in Madison County

(DILLON, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office is reviewing a plan of operations to placer mine approximately 3 acres in Madison County.

Idaho, Boise DO, Bruneau FO, Four Rivers FO, Owyhee FO

BLM resource advisory council to meet in January

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today it will hold a meeting of the Boise District Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

Winnemucca DO, Black Rock FO

BLM now accepting applications for Commercial Activity Permits at the 2020 Burning Man Event

WINNEMUCCA, NV – The Bureau of Land Management, Black Rock Field Office, is requesting all new and returning persons or businesses wishing to conduct commercial activities at the 2020 Burning Man E

Eastern States

Bureau of Land Management Looking for Volunteers to Work Off-Range with Wild Horses and Burros

WASHINGTON—The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) is recruiting volunteers to help manage the Wild Horse and Burro Program (WHBP) in 31 Eastern states.

California, Northern California DO

Construction set to begin on new adoption center at BLM Litchfield Corrals

Brown horses in corral.

California, Central California DO

The BLM to conduct pile burning operations in Mono County

Piles of brush waiting to be burned in a snow field.

California, Central California DO

BLM Mother Lode Field Office to conduct pile burning

Pile of Brush waiting to be burned in green meadow. Photo by Julie Martin/BLM.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Department of the Interior approves a 20-year extension of withdrawal of public lands at Nellis Air Force Base

LAS VEGAS —Public Land Order (PLO) No.7890 was approved by the Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Rob Wallace and provides a 20-year extension of a public land withdrawal establis

Wyoming, High Plains DO

National Historic Trails Center presents ninth annual railroad history exhibit: Wyoming Trails & Railroads: Rejoining Families

CASPER, Wyo. – The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NTHIC) will host its annual model railroad exhibition this December.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Temporary closure of certain public land for the 2019 Rage at the River

LAS VEGAS— The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration from December 14 through December 15, 2019.

California, California Desert DO

BLM releases environmental analysis for US Gypsum mine project

Image of large mining complex from the air.

Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on wild horse fertility control study

Two government agencies are working together to reduce the overpopulation of wild horses on America’s public lands, and are seeking public input to research a single-dose contraceptive vaccine.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on the Reveille Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather Environmental Assessment

The Bureau of Land Management, Battle Mountain District, Tonopah Field Office announces the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) to address potential environmental consequences ass

California, Central California DO

BLM Mother Lode Field Office lifts seasonal fire restrictions

A clear river winds through a forest.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

Annual seasonal motorized use closures now in effect in Wood River Valley

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office has implemented the annual seasonal motorized use closures in the Wood River Valley to protect wintering deer and elk.&n