Press Releases

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Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive hours change April 1

LAS VEGAS – The 13-mile Scenic Drive at Red Rock Canyon will be open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting April 1.

Eastern States

BLM Eastern States completes quarterly oil and gas lease sale

WASHINGTON — In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Eastern States quarterly oil and gas lease sale, held March 22, 2018

Idaho

BLM to conduct prescribed burn in southwest Idaho

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management will soon conduct the Pole Creek Jackpot Prescribed Burn, located approximately 35 miles southeast of Jordan Valley, Oregon, on the western flanks of Ju

Utah

The BLM prepares for thousands of visitors over Easter Weekend

FILLMORE, Utah The Bureau of Land Management Little Sahara Recreation Area (LSRA) staff are expecting 20,000 visitors over Easter Weekend. To prepare for this high-volum

Alaska

BLM Alaska seeks public input on Squirrel River Area Management Plan

The Bureau of Land Management Anchorage Field Office is holding public meetings and seeking public comments in preparing a Recreation Area Management Plan ...
Oregon-Washington

New Fire and Aviation Management Director Announced

Joint Announcement
Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region

Oregon-Washington

Roseburg BLM Campground Opening Dates

Roseburg, OR. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) would like to announce the opening dates for campgrounds and pavilions on the Roseburg District.

National Office

BLM announces outcome-based grazing projects for 2018

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management today announced 11 demonstration projects in six states for its outcome-based grazing authorizations initiative, which is designed to provide BLM managers

Idaho

BLM extends scoping period for Silver City Travel Management Plan

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is extending the public scoping period for the Silver City Travel Management Plan (TMP) environmental assessment an additional two weeks to April 13, 20

Idaho

Local Sportsman Receives Financial Award for Reporting Illegal OHV Use

CHALLIS, Idaho – A public land user in central Idaho recently collected a financial reward for reporting the illegal use of an off-road vehicle in the Spring Gulch area, where a BLM-managed closure

Nevada

BLM completes Environmental Assessment for Isabella Pearl Project

CARSON CITY, Nev.–The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Isabella Pearl Project located approximately six miles north

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming oil and gas lease sale nets nearly $20 million

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Oregon-Washington

Own an authentic national treasure: Bring home a trained Oregon wild horse

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Colorado

BLM evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals in eastern Colorado

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – As part of the Administration’s priority to make America safe through energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments as it consid

Nevada

BLM to Host Scoping Meetings on Crescent Peak Wind Energy Project

LAS VEGAS - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM

Alaska

BLM requests comments for proposed Greater Mooses Tooth 2 Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—As part of the Administration’s approach to achieving American energy dominance, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is releasing a draft environmental impact sta

Montana-Dakotas

Public input sought on bison grazing proposal

(LEWISTOWN, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is asking for the public’s help in determining what it should analyze as it considers proposed changes to several grazing leases.

Alaska

BLM Alaska seeks public input on Haines area planning effort

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management Glennallen Field Office is holding three open houses to seek public input and consider new information affecting management

Nevada

BLM seeks public comment on FORGE Project

CARSON CITY, Nev.–The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Fallon Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FOR