Press Releases
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BLM to host free nature writing workshop at Headwaters Forest Reserve
North coast author Jerry Martien will lead a free nature writing workshop, Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Headwaters Education Center within the Bureau of Land Management Headwaters Forest Reserve near Eureka.
BLM announces next steps to implement the Public Lands Rule
Today, the BLM announced its intent to develop a Federal Advisory Committee to engage the public and to help inform the Bureau’s implementation of the Public Lands Rule
BLM lifts emergency fire closure at Jump Creek Recreation site
BLM lifts emergency fire closure at Jump Creek Recreation site due to containment of the Jump Fire.
BLM uses UAS to facilitate restoration
BLM utilizes Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) to collect resource information on public lands in Wyoming's two Restoration Landscapes, LaBarge and Muddy Creek.
BLM issues updated management plan guiding public land use for North Dakota
The Bureau of Land Management released its proposed resource management plan and final environmental impact statement for the North Dakota Field Office.
BLM issues proposed Rio Puerco Field Office resource management plan
The Bureau of Land Management is issuing a Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Rio Puerco Field Office.
BLM seeks input for proposed Dry Creek Trona Mine in Southwest Wyoming
BLM is seeking public comment on the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Dry Creek Trona Mine south of Green River in Sweetwater County. The comment period will close September 23, 2024.
BLM High Desert District Announces Availability of Herbicide EA for Public Comment
The Bureau of Land Management High Desert District (HDD) is requesting public comment on the Vegetation Management using Herbicides on Public Lands Environmental Assessment (DOI-BLM-WY-D000-2024-0001-EA).
BLM holds Montana, North Dakota oil and gas lease sale
The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas State Office held a competitive oil and gas lease sale Aug. 6.
The Bureau of Land Management has concluded the FY2024 Blue Wing Complex Wild Horse and Burro Gather
The Humboldt River Field Office has concluded the FY2024 Blue Wing Complex wild horse and burro gather near Lovelock, Nev., on July 31, 2024.
BLM Utah State Director leaving in October
BLM Utah State Director Greg Sheehan will leave his role with the organization to work as the CEO of the Mule Deer Foundation.
BLM Lifts Emergency Closure in Sacramento River Bend Area
Temporary target shooting restriction in place for Spring Branch shooting area
BLM issues emergency closure at Jump Creek Recreation site due to wildfire danger
The temporary closure includes the BLM-managed Jump Creek Recreation Site
BLM Selects Brandon Anderson for Palm Springs-South Coast Field Manager
The Bureau of Land Management California Desert District has selected Brandon Anderson to serve as the field manager for the Palm Springs – South Coast Field Office.
Kremmling Field Office to enter stage 2 fire restrictions in Grand and Larimer Counties Wednesday
Kremmling Field Office to enter stage 2 fire restrictions in Grand and Larimer Counties Wednesday
BLM Acquires New Lands to Benefit Wildlife, Preserve History, and Provide Recreation Access
The Bureau of Land Management has purchased approximately 3,200 total acres of new public land in areas from the Great Basin in northwest Nevada to the Pacific Coast in northern California.
BLM partners to restore habitat
BLM is partnering in a collaborative stream restoration project with three youth crews.
BLM modernizes public lands temporary closure notifications
In order to allow the bureau to better protect people, public lands, and public resources, today the BLM announced a rule that modernizes the way it informs the public about temporary closures and restrictions.
BLM partners with Trout Unlimited and Wyoming Conservation Corps to restore habitat
Utilizing funds made available by the Inflation Reduction Act, the BLM Wyoming partnered with Trout Unlimited and Wyoming Conservation Corps to restore landscape in the southwestern part of the state.
Trails Center welcomes back blacksmithing demonstration and civilian pioneer camp
Visit the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center August 10 and 11 for an exciting weekend featuring blacksmithing demonstrations and a civilian living history encampment
BLM completes wildlife friendly fence conversion at JO ranch
BLM announced fence conversion work at the JO ranch in June. The work has now been completed.
BLM Prineville increases local partner wildland firefighting capacity with fire engine transfer
Prineville District successfully transferred a Type 6 engine to the Post-Paulina Rangeland Fire Protection Association. This transfer is part of the Rural Fire Readiness equipment transfer program
Bureau of Land Management reduces emergency fire closure for Salt Creek Fire
As a result of progress made on the Salt Creek Fire, the Bureau of Land Management Butte Falls Field Office is reducing the closure area of BLM-managed lands in the area for public and firefighter safety.
BLM to gather wild burros near Lake Havasu City
The Bureau of Land Management will begin gathering wild burros this week in response to public safety concerns along State Route 95 just north of Lake Havasu City.
BLM seeks input on protections for rare plants and fossils at Mud Flat Oolite Site
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposed withdrawal that would protect 1,958 acres of public lands within the Mud Flat Oolite Site near the City of Grand View in Owyhee County, southwestern Idaho.