Press Releases

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National Office

Interior Collaborates with Idaho Partners to Improve Vital Habitat for Wildlife

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management today signed the Record of Decision for the Bruneau-Owyhee Sage-Grouse Habitat Project.
National Office

Deerwood Wild Horse Eco-Sanctuary offers free public day

Cheyenne, Wyoming – The Deerwood Wild Horse Eco-Sanctuary, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, will host a free public day and wild horse adoption on June 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wyoming

Historic Trails Center Returns to Summer Hours

With summer fast approaching, the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center will resume summer hours from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Montana-Dakotas

Check before planning group events at BLM Recreation Areas

(MILES CITY, Mont.) –The river is up, the temperatures are up and so are the crowds at the Matthews Recreation Area.

Utah

BLM invites local participation in economic strategies workshop

MONTICELLO, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host an economic strategies workshop June 6, as part of ongoing planning efforts for Bears Ears National Monument. 

Alaska

Press Availability with the Department of Interior’s Assistant Secretary for Lands and Minerals Management

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management will host a press availability immediately preceding the public scoping meeting for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing

Utah

Agencies announce ‘West-wide’ Energy Corridor review workshop in Richfield

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S.

Idaho

Celebrate America’s Mustang on a trail ride through the Black Mountain Wild Horse Herd Management Area

BOISE, Idaho -- The Idaho Mustang Club will host a trail ride on June 9 at 10 a.m., through the Black Mountain Wild Horse Herd Management Area (HMA), just outside of Murphy.

Oregon-Washington

50th Anniversary Celebration of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act!

Joint Announcement
USDA Forest Service - Umpqua National Forest

Arizona

BLM seeks public input on Bouse and Cactus Plain Travel Management Plan

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz.

Oregon-Washington

Fireworks and Exploding Targets Ban 2018

Portland, Ore.

Wyoming

BLM seeks comments on I-90 corridor travel management plan

BUFFALO, Wyo.

Nevada

Shoshone Stories and the Applegate Trail: The California Trail Interpretive Center Announces June Programs

ELKO, Nev. – Enjoy Shoshone stories and learn about the Applegate Trail at the California Trail Interpretive Center during June.

Wyoming

Still time to submit nominations for the BLM Wyoming Resource Advisory Council

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The deadline is approaching to submit nominations for the BLM Wyoming Resource Advisory Council (RAC). Completed nominations must be received by June 4.

Montana-Dakotas

Ferry cables pose hazard to Missouri River users

(FORT BENTON, Mont.)  High water levels on the Missouri River through the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument is creating a hazard for those traveling down the river.

Nevada

Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station hours change June 1

LAS VEGAS – The Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station hours of operation will change to Friday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting June 1.

Nevada

Weather could impact Black Rock Rendezvous

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. -- With heavy rain and thunderstorms predicted for Friday and possibly Saturday, the BLM will not be setting up their camp for the event today.

Nevada

Black Rock Rendezvous will proceed

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Black Rock Redezvous will proceed this weekend after the weather around the Black Rock Desert High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area improved Friday.

Idaho

Birds of Prey NCA Partnership to Host First Annual Snake River Raptor Fest

BOISE, Idaho — The Birds of Prey NCA Partnership, along with a diverse array of partner groups, will be hosting the first annual Snake River Raptor Fest at Indian Creek Winery in Kuna on June

Colorado

BLM implements supplementary rules at Guffey Gorge

CANON CITY, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management RoyalGorge Field Office will begin implementing supplementary rules for public lands at Guffey Gor

Nevada

American Flat Mill Documentary screening at Fourth Ward School in Virginia City

CARSON CITY, Nevada – The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District will be showing a free screening of a new documentary that covers the history of the iconic United Comstock Merger Mil

Wyoming

BLM seeking comment on 254 parcels proposed for lease in September oil and gas lease sale

In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Wyoming is seeking comments on a proposal to offer 254 oil and gas lease parc

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Campground to Close Until Labor Day Weekend

LAS VEGAS – Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground – Red Rock Campground – is scheduled to temporarily close from May 29 to August 31, 2018, during this