Press Releases

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Idaho

BLM pays out reward in Black Cliffs graffiti case

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management recently paid out a reward to a citizen whose tip helped identify the person responsible for the March 2017 graffiti in the Black Cliffs area, a popular

Idaho

Bureau of Land Management seeks 2018 Artist-in-Residence in Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce an opportunity to be the next Artist-in-Residence in the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area.

Idaho

BLM to conduct prescribed burning in Birds of Prey National Conservation Area

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management will be conducting prescribed burns along several fence lines within the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area throughout t

Idaho

BLM closes collapsed mine shaft in Silver City, stresses safety awareness

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management recently took quick action to close off a collapsed mine shaft that opened suddenly in the historic mining town of Silver City, 50&n

Idaho

BLM introduces new Four Rivers Field Manager at upcoming open house

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management recently named Brent Ralston as the new manager for the Four Rivers Field Office and will host an open house for the public to meet him on Tuesday, Feb.

Idaho

BLM reschedules hearing on use of helicopters and motorized vehicles for wild horse management

CHALLIS, Idaho – The Idaho Bureau of Land Management invites the public to submit comments as part of a statewide hearing regarding motor vehicle and helicopter use in wild horse management operati

Idaho

BLM Advisory Council meeting moved to February

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is moving the previously announced January meeting of the Boise District Resource Advisory Council to Feb.

Idaho

Due to government shutdown, motorized hearing for wild horse management operations is postponed

CHALLIS, IDAHO – Due to the government shutdown, the Idaho Bureau of Land Management will postpone the statewide hearing regarding motor vehicle and helicopter use in wild horse mana

Idaho

BLM Idaho Falls District firefighters protect public lands across the nation

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho—Fire season has come and gone here in eastern Idaho, but your local Bureau of Land Management firefighters are still hard at work assisting communities in need across the nation.

Idaho

Public meetings set for BLM fuel breaks and restoration environmental impact statements

BOISE, Idaho– The Bureau of Land Management will hold 15 public meetings in six western states to identify issues and receive public comments.  The purpose of these meetings is to gather

Idaho

BLM sets hearing on use of helicopters and motorized vehicles for wild horse management

CHALLIS, IDAHO – The Idaho Bureau of Land Management invites the public to submit comments as part of a statewide hearing regarding motor vehicle and helicopter use in wild horse management operati

Idaho

BLM Advisory Council to meet in January

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 manag

Idaho

2018 South Hills seasonal road closure to begin soon

BURLEY, Idaho -- The Burley Bureau of Land Management Field Office will implement a seasonal road closure Jan.

Idaho

Egin-Hamer closure goes into effect Jan. 1

IDAHO FALLS - What started out as an idea by local county commissioners to reopen a popular farm to market road nineteen years ago continues to be a success not just for humans, but also for winter

Idaho

A good neighbor partnership between Shoshone BLM and the Idaho Transportation Department

SHOSHONE, Idaho – Working alongside the Shoshone BLM, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) recently implemented a fuels reduction project that would potentially reduce the risk of wildfire spr

Idaho

BLM examining fuel projects to improve firefighting capabilities, protect rangelands in Great Basin

BOISE, ID — The Bureau of Land Management is initiating environmental analyses of fuel breaks, fuels reduction and habitat restoration projects on sagebrush steppe rangelands in Idaho, Nevada,

Idaho

BLM set to host annual “Eagle Watch” event Dec. 27-31

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The BLM is set to kick off the 26th annual Eagle Watch Week at recreation sites along the east end of Lake Coeur d’Alene beginning Dec.

Idaho

BLM seeks grant to install more shelters at St. Anthony Sand Dunes

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Upper Snake Field Office wants to improve the public’s experience at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes by installing more shelters at Egin Lakes.

Idaho

BLM seeks comments on grazing permit renewals near Grand View

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on the renewal of thirteen grazing permits in the Battle Creek, East Castle Creek, and Owens grazing allotments.

Idaho

Annual Stinking Springs Annual Closure in Effect

IDAHO FALLS, ID – Wildlife need winter habitat to survive eastern Idaho’s harsh winter climate.

Idaho

Public invited to open house to discuss proposed Fish Haven South Fuels Reduction Project

 POCATELLO, Idaho – The BLM is hosting an open house meeting in Paris, Idaho, on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, to discuss the proposed Fish Haven South Fuels Reduction Project.

Idaho

BLM to implement annual seasonal closures in the Wood River Valley Dec. 1

BLM to implement annual seasonal closures in the Wood River Valley Dec. 1

Idaho

Idaho Falls District BLM is hiring wildland firefighters for 2018

Idaho Falls, Idaho-- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District will be hiring wildland firefighters for the 2018 fire season.

Idaho

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