Press Releases

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Colorado

BLM announces potential fee structure at Oh Be Joyful campground near Crested Butte

GUNNISON, Colo. –The Oh Be Joyful Campground, which is nestled in the heart of some of Colorado’s most spectacular backcountry, is a popular recreation destination near Crested Butte, Colorado

Colorado

Work to Begin on New Trail in the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado

Firefighters planning prescribed burns in Eagle, Garfield counties

SILT, Colo.

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Two Motorcycle Trails

MOAB, UTAH – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Moab Field Office is seeking public comment on an Environmental Assessment (EA) proposing designation of approximately seven m

Utah

Camping Fees to Increase for Developed Sites in Indian Creek Corridor

MONTICELLO, Utah—Indian Creek Corridor campground fees will increases at Bureau of Land Management (BLM) developed sites starting on September 1, 2016.  Fee increases will be

Utah

Ed Roberson Named BLM Utah State Director

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it is appointing veteran BLM manager Edwin L.

California

BLM Fuel Break Helps Save Homes in Cameron Park

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – A review of fire behavior has concluded the Bureau of Land Management's fuels management program helped firefighters contain a fire that threatened homes

Wyoming

Public Asked to Prevent Resource Damage Post-Whit Fire

As the smoke settles on the 12,000 acre Whit Fire, which started 12 miles west of Cody on August 2, resource managers are asking for help to prevent damage to BLM lands that provide valuable wildli

Idaho

Bureau of Land Management Seeks 2016 Artist-in-Residence in Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is pleased to announce an opportunity to be the next Artist-in-Residence in the Owyhee Canyonlands.

Arizona

BLM outlines future process to address ailing San Pedro cottonwood trees

TUCSON, Ariz. –  The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Tucson Field Office has decided to proceed with an Environmental Assessment (EA) to guide future actions addre

Colorado

Public invited to BLM field tours of proposed OHV open areas

MEEKER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is hosting public site tours in September to four areas in the White River Field Office it is proposing as “OHV Open Areas.” 

California

BLM Redding Field Office Moving to New Location

REDDING, Calif. – After more than a quarter century in an office building on Hemsted Drive in Redding, the Bureau of Land Management Redding Field Office will be moving to new quar

Alaska

Proposed Talkeetna Airport Lease

GLENNALLEN - The Bureau of Land Management, Glennallen Field Office is seeking comments on a request by the Talkeetna Airmen’s Association, Inc.

Idaho

University of Idaho 4-H Clubs and BLM Partner to Showcase Wild Horses

BOISE, ID – University of Idaho 4-H members from around the Treasure Valley have had nearly six weeks to prepare their wild horse weanlings for this weekend’s showcase to take place during the West

Oregon-Washington

New Safety Standards for BLM and Partner Organizations' Fire Response

Portland, Ore. – New standards for training, equipment and communication established this week will enhance the safety and efficiency of the partnership between the Bureau

Colorado

BLM Plans Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project at Summit Reservoir

DOLORES, Colo.

Colorado

Continued Prescribed Burning in West Rim Pines

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Tres Rios Field Office plans to begin several prescribed burns as early as next week, or as conditions allow.

National Office

Long Valley Road Closure

BISHOP, Calif. – Wild Willy's Hot Springs Road in Long Valley will be closed at times in August and early September to allow for road resurfacing.

Alaska

BLM Issues Decision on Exploratory Operations near Haines, Alaska

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Glennallen Field Office announced today it has issued the Decision Record (DR) for exploratory work on Constantine Metal Resources Limited’s Palmer Project in Haines, Alaska. 
Wyoming

BLM and Wyoming Honor Farm Host Fall Wild Horse Adoption

The Bureau of Land Management and the Wyoming Honor Farm are partnering for the second time this year to find homes for wild horses and burros.

Wyoming

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with the BLM Lander Field Office

The Bureau of Land Management invites you to show pride for your public lands on Saturday, August 27, by cleaning up the Dubois Badlands Wilderness Study Area in celebration of National Public Land

National Office

BLM, USGS Publish Data and Visualization Site for Sagebrush Geospatial Data

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S.

Arizona

BLM Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Facility

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Arizona – The Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District and Lake Havasu Field Offices will celebrate the grand opening of their new facility with a public ribbon cutting

Colorado

BLM seeks comments on additions to Salida area trails

CANON CITY, Colo.

California

Portions of Cache Creek Management Area Closed due to Clayton Fire

UKIAH, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management has closed portions of the Cache Creek Management Area, including Perkins Creek Ridge Trail, for public safety due to the Clayton