Press Releases

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Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Calling Artists for Spring Residencies

Las Vegas – With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s time for artists to share their thanks in celebrating one of Southern Nevada's icons by applying for spring residencies at Red Rock Canyon Nati

National Office

BLM Employees Recognized for Outstanding Public Engagement Efforts in 2014

In recognition of their exceptional work to enhance public appreciation of our public lands, two Bureau of Land Management (BLM) employees were honored with the BLM's "Excellence in Interpretation

National Office

BLM Extends Public Comment Period for Solar/Wind Competitive Leasing Proposed Rule and Announces Webinar

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has extended the comment period for the proposed rule that would promote the use of "designated leasing areas" that include the Bureau of Land Management's Solar

Alaska

BLM fulfills final Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act entitlements for four Gana-A 'Yoo villages

ANCHORAGE -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) f

Alaska

National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Oil & Gas Lease Sale Generates Nearly $659,000

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today held a lease sale in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) that generated $658,978.20.
Colorado

BLM extends public comment period for HAMET proposal and announces additional public meeting

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office wants your input on Fort Carson’s proposal to use public lands for helicopter training.

Utah

BLM-Utah Quarterly Oil and Gas Lease Sale Results

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah received bonus bids totaling $4,876,823 for 64 parcels covering 64,701 acres at the quarterly oil and gas lease sale held today at the BLM-Utah State Office

Colorado

BLM seeks nominations for two positions on the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Advisory Council

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.—The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations to fill two vacancies on its Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Advisory Council.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Posts Sale Notice for February Oil and Gas Lease Sale

DENVER – The Bureau of Land Management Colorado will offer 39 parcels totaling 28,079 acres during the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., Feb.

Utah

BLM Posts Proposed Parcel List for February 2015 Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Canyon Country District Office today posted the list of parcels proposed for auction at the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Feb.

Utah

BLM Utah Recreation Resource Advisory Council Meeting and Conference Call 11/25/2014

The Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) Recreation Resource Advisory Council (RecRAC) will host a meeting and conference call on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Alaska

BLM Alaska Releases Guidance for Reclamation of Placer-Mined Streams

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska is providing guidance es

Colorado

Crews could begin burning slash piles above El Jebel tomorrow

SILT, Colo.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $94,833

DENVER – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold 19 parcels totaling 5,103 acres for $94,833 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Colorado

BLM releases environmental assessment for May oil and gas lease sale

CANON CITY, Colo.

California

Comment Period Extended on Draft Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan

In response to public requests, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $94,833

Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold 19 parcels totaling 5,103 acres for $94,833 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Oregon-Washington

Pacific Connector Draft Environmental Impact Statement Released November 7, 2014

Today the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S.

Arizona

Upcoming Fee-Free Day on BLM-Managed Land in Arizona

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in conjunction with other agencies within the Department of the Interior, will waive recreation-related day-use fees for visitors to the National System of Publ

Utah

BLM Issues Rapid Ecoregional Assessments for the Northwestern Plains and Middle Rockies

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released the Northern Great Basin Rapid Ecoregional Assessment (REA), which summarizes ecological conditions of the Northern Basin and Range and Snake River

Wyoming

BLM Oil and Gas Sale Nets Over $8 Million

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) generated $8,950,305.50 for leasing rights on parcels offered at the BLM's quarterly federal oil and gas lease auction held Nov. 4, in Cheyenne.

Wyoming

Proposed Parcels for February 2015 O&G Lease Sale Posted

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office has posted its proposed list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Tuesday, Feb.