Press Releases

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Eastern States

BLM Readies First Online Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Eastern States Office will be the first BLM office to hold an online oil and gas lease sale under new authority provided by Congress.

Idaho

September Events Planned in Idaho to Celebrate National Public Lands Day

[Boise] Several events are planned throughout Idaho this month to celebrate a special year for National Public Lands Day. 

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Environmental Assessment for February 2017 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

MOAB, UTAH—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Canyon Country District is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) analyzing the BLM’s proposal to offer six

Wyoming

BLM Casper Field Office Moves from Full to Partial Fire Restrictions

Due to recent moisture and subsiding fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management is removing the full fire restrictions that were put into place in late July for Natrona, Converse, Platte and Goshen

Wyoming

BLM Checkerboard Wild Horse Removal Scheduled for October

Today, the BLM released its decision to gather and remove wild horses within and outside of the Great Divide Basin, Salt Wells Creek, and Adobe Town Herd Management Areas.

Colorado

Volunteers needed for mountain bike trail project

SILT, Colo.

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon Resource Advisory Council Meets October 13-14 & 20, 2016

NW Oregon Resource Advisory Council will meet at the Springfield Interagency Office at 3106 Pierce Parkway in Springfield, OR on October 13.
Wyoming

BLM Worland Seeks Input on Analysis of Hot Springs County Bentonite Project

BLM Worland Seeks Input on Analysis of Hot Springs County Bentonite Project
 

Wyoming

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with the BLM Cody Field Office

The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office, in collaboration with Park County Weed and Pest and Greater Yellowstone Coalition, is celebrating National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept

Colorado

Volunteers needed for fence removal project

SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management and Colorado Mountain Club are seeking volunteers to complete a fence removal project at Third Gulch for National Public Lands Day Sept 24.

Idaho

Come Lend a Hand at BLM National Public Lands Day Event

Coeur d’Alene, ID – Come lend a hand and celebrate public lands on Thursday, Sept. 22 during National Public Lands Day (NPLD)!

Nevada

Battle Mountain BLM Will Be Selling Firewood Permits in Three Locations

The Battle Mountain District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is selling firewood cutting permits, for personal use, at three different locations.

Utah

Celebrate National Public Lands Day by Volunteering

PRICE, UTAH— The BLM Price Field Office is hosting a unique volunteer and learning opportunity to celebrate National Public Lands Day on Sept.

Utah

BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council to Hold Meeting

Salt Lake City—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will hold a field tour and meeting Oct. 17-18, 2016. 

California

Volunteers Welcome for National Public Lands Day Event near Redding

REDDING, Calif. – Volunteers are welcome to help clean up public lands along the Clear Creek Greenway south of Redding, when the Bureau of  Land Management and its partners ce

Idaho

First Idaho Geothermal Project on Public Land since the 1980s Receives Permit to Drill: Project to include 22 wells and mitigation for sage-grouse and ferruginous hawks

BURLEY, ID – Just this week, Burley Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Field Manager Ken Crane gave the nod to Walker Ranch Energy for a geothermal energy project that will take place 13 miles south o

California

BLM, Partners Offer Free Archaeology Day near Susanville

SUSANVILLE, Calif. – A hands-on look into the lives of northeast California's early inhabitants will highlight Archaeology Day, a free, family-friendly event, Saturday, Oct.

Nevada

December 2016 Nevada Oil and Gas Lease Sale to be Postponed

RENO, Nev.— The Bureau of Land Management is postponing the oil and gas lease sale scheduled for December 13, 2016 for parcels located on the Ely District.

Oregon-Washington

National Public Lands Day Event in the West Eugene Wetlands

Eugene, Ore.

Wyoming

Final Wyoming Wild Horse Adoption in 2016 a Success

The Bureau of Land Management wrapped up its 2016 Wyoming wild horse adoption season with a successful event September 10 at the Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton.

Wyoming

BLM Cody Hosts Public Meeting for Resource Management Plan Implementation

The Bureau of Land Management will host a public meeting on September 27 in Cody to discuss implementation of the approved Cody Resource Management Plan.
 

Wyoming

BLM Lander Lifts Fire Restrictions

The Bureau of Land Management has lifted all fire restrictions on public land within Fremont County. The restrictions have been rescinded in coordination with the county, State of Wyoming, U.S.

Idaho

Construction Activity Underway at Bruneau Canyon Overlook: Improvements to canyon access points and the walking path

TWIN FALLS, ID – The Bruneau Canyon Overlook is undergoing a facelift as construction crews begin work to create an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible pathway and install improved saf

Idaho

Resource Advisory Council Meeting Scheduled

Idaho Falls, ID-- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet Sept.

Idaho

Fire Managers Remove Stage One Fire Restrictions: Cooler temperatures and moisture reduces the threat of wildfire

TWIN FALLS, ID –  Twin Falls District (Bureau of Land Management) and the Sawtooth National Forest will remove the Stage One Fire Restrictions in areas of Twin Falls, Cassia, Cama