Press Releases

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Alaska

BLM Alaska Releases Draft NPR-A Regional Mitigation Strategy

Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the draft Regional Mitigation Strategy (RMS) for the Northeastern National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) and is inviting public comment on t

New Mexico

BLM Closing Its Office in Tulsa, OK September 30, 2016

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oklahoma Field Office is consolidating its Tulsa and Oklahoma City offices into a new facility in Norman, Oklahoma.  The move is expected to improve organiz

Colorado

BLM begins seasonal route closures during fall big game seasons in two areas north of Rifle

SILT, Colo. – Two Bureau of Land Management-administered areas north of Rifle will be seasonally closed to motorized vehicles beginning this fall to improve hunting opportunities.

Colorado

Parking Area Construction to Temporarily Close Road

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Idaho

Parking Area Improvements Prompt Temporary Closure to Cougar Bay Recreation Site

Coeur d’Alene, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will finalize a parking lot improvement project at the John C.

Utah

BLM Announces a 30-day Public Comment Period for the Cedar Mountain Wild Horse Herd Management Area Capture, Treat and Release Plan

Salt Lake City, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management Salt Lake Field Office (SLFO) announces a 30-day public comment period beginning September 29, 2016, and ending on October 30, 20

Utah

BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council Meeting Postponed

Salt Lake City—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Resource Advisory Council meeting scheduled for Oct.

Nevada

Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions to be Lifted September 30

Las Vegas - Wildland fire officials will lift seasonal fire restrictions on public lands in Southern Nevada managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Na

National Office

BLM Announces Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Award Winners for 2016

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The Bureau of Land Management today recognized three hardrock mineral companies for advancing the use of sustainable development practices in their work. The awards were p

National Office

Scoping Comments Available for Coal PEIS

WASHINGTON, D.C.

California

Keysville Gala Planned Oct. 15

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management and Keepers of the Kern will sponsor a historical gala Oct. 15 in honor of the 160th anniversary of Keysville.

Idaho

Public Lands Appreciation Open House Celebration

TWIN FALLS, ID — The BLM’s Twin Falls District is hosting an open house on October 4th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM to celebrate public lands and to honor those who value and care for those lands.

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Water Load Out Facility near Moab

Moab, Utah--The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Moab Field Office is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) analyzing a proposed ROW application for Grand

Wyoming

BLM Cody Hosts Additional Public Meeting for Resource Management Plan Implementation

The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office will host a public meeting on October 11 in Lovell to discuss implementation of the approved Cody Resource Management Plan.
 

Nevada

Stone Cabin Special Adoption Event a Success

Stone Cabin Wild Horses
Wild Stone Cabin
Nevada

Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station Opens Daily Starting October 1

Las Vegas – The Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting October 1. The station has been open Fridays-Sundays since May.

Colorado

Firefighters planning prescribed burn on BLM land in Eagle County

SILT, Colo.

Oregon-Washington

BLM to Host Public Meetings for Fire Restoration Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host two public meetings on October 11 and 12.
Utah

Southeast Utah Fire Restrictions Rescinded

Moab, Utah—Effective 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept.

New Mexico

BLM Personal-Use Fuelwood Permits on Sale in Taos

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Office will be selling fuelwood permits for personal-use to the public starting October 3, 2016.  The cost of the fuelwood permit is $12.00 per c

Wyoming

BLM Issues Decision on the Continental Divide-Creston Natural Gas Development Project

Cheyenne, Wyo. – Today, after thorough environmental analysis, the BLM issued its decision on the Continental Divide-Creston Natural Gas Development Project.

National Office

BLM Announces Annual Adjustment to Drilling Permit Fee

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Hosts Artist Residencies

Las Vegas – The 2016 Red Rock Canyon Artist-in-Residence program starts October 1 and features three artists – each offering community engagement workshops.