Press Releases

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California, Northern California DO

BLM reminds hunters about safety, fire restrictions during hunting seasons

Female Pheasant hunt lining up shot as bird starts to fly away

California, California Desert DO

The BLM approves next steps for Castle Mine drilling program

MORENO VALLEY, Calif.

California, Northern California DO

Participants will learn about the past in Archaeology Day event

BLM Archaeologist Jennifer Rovanpera showing an Archaeology Day participant how to weave a mat from tule stalks

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM Concludes Spruce-Pequops HMA emergency gather

ELKO, Nev.

Wyoming

Help keep public lands healthy this hunting season

Fall marks the beginning of hunting season on public lands in Wyoming and across the country. BLM values hunting and fishing as meaningful forms of conservation.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to begin wild horse gather within the Eagle Herd Management Area

ELY, Nev.

Wyoming

BLM seeks input on firefighter barracks project

WORLAND, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking input on a proposed plan to provide housing in the Worland area for seasonal firefighters from the BLM’s Devil's Canyon Hand Crew.

Eastern States, Southeastern States DO

Bob Swithers Named the New BLM Southeastern States District Manager

FLOWOOD, MS. - The Bureau of Land Management has selected Robert “Bob” Swithers as the new District Manager for the Southeastern States District Office in Flowood, Mississippi.

Montana-Dakotas

Missoula BLM plans controlled burns for Blackfoot Valley

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – Smoke may be visible periodically during the next two months in the mountains east of Missoula as the Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office prepares for five control

California, California Desert DO

BLM authorizes Southern California Edison utility transmission extension project

MORENO VALLEY, Calif.

California, Northern California DO

BLM improving Headwaters parking area; access could be temporarily restricted

Elk River Trailhead in the Headwaters Forest Reserve.

California, California Desert DO

BLM will host two public meetings for Desert Quartzite Solar Project

Desert Quartzite Solar ProjectMORENO VALLEY,

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO

BLM to host clean-up event at Dinosaur Flats

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office will host a public clean-up event at Dinosaur Flats, north of Cañon City, on 

New Mexico, Amarillo FO

Fifth Annual Helium Auction Generates Nearly $59 Million

AMARILLO, Texas – Serving demand for resources that support economic activity around the nation and the world, and fulfilling the Trump Administration's commitment to an all-of-the-above energy str

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

Volunteers sought for National Public Lands Day events

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District is seeking volunteers for its upcoming National Public Land Day events on Sept. 19, 22 and Oct. 13.

California, Central California DO

BLM temporarily closing Knoxville Recreation Area due to Snell Fire danger

An image of the Snell Fire.

Montana-Dakotas

Know before you go: Off-road travel on Public Lands

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The BLM Miles City Field Office would like to remind Off-Highway Vehicle operators to respect landowners, wildlife and the landscape and be mindful of travel restrictions on B

California, Northern California DO

Trained wild horses available in placement event at Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center

Casper Wild Horse Adoption PhotoELK GROVE, Calif.

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public input on proposed Keystone Exploratory Project

Goler WashMORENO VALLEY, Calif. - The Bureau of Land

Nevada

National Public Lands Day at Water Canyon Recreation Area

WINNEMUCCA, NV - On Saturday, September 22, from 9:00 a.m.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Announces Patio Talk “Fire - Aim - Ready”

CASPER, Wyo. - The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center presents a special program on Saturday, September 15 at 1 p.m.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM issues fire restrictions in Johnson County

BUFFALO, Wyo.

Colorado, Southwest DO

Volunteers needed for National Public Lands Day events

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.– The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office invites volunteers to celebrate the 25th annual National Public Lands Day this year with a variety of vol

California, Northern California DO

Volunteers welcome for National Public Lands Day events in Trinidad, King Range

ARCATA, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management will welcome volunteers at two North Coast public land improvement projects to observe National Public Lands Day.