Press Releases
Tis the Season to cut a Christmas tree on public lands
CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service are once again offering Christmas tree permits for sale beginning Nov. 4, 2013.
Southwest Resource Advisory Council to Meet
DOLORES, Colo.—The Bureau of Land Management’s Southwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Friday, Nov. 15 at the Dolores Public Lands Center,29211 Hwy. 184, Dolores, Colo.
Construction to begin on Mason Neck Gateway kiosk
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area, along with many partners, is pleased to announce that construction of a Mason Neck Gateway Kiosk will begin shortly
Winners Announced in BLM Nevada 150 Photo Contest
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada has selected the winners of the Nevada 150 Photo Contest. The contest is a part of BLM's participation in Nevada's 150th Year Sesquicentennial.
BLM Releases Draft Idaho and Southwestern Montana Sub-Regional Greater Sage-Grouse Land Use Plan Amendment and Environmental Impact Statement
As part of a joint effort with the USDA Forest Service to conserve the Greater Sage-Grouse and its habitat across ten Western states, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will issue a draft land use
Draft Utah Greater Sage-Grouse Environmental Analysis Available for Public Comment
As part of a joint effort with the U.S.
BLM Incorporating Additional Analysis into Draft Uncompahgre Resource Management Plan
MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Uncompahgre Field Office will include the proposal from Citizens for a Healthy Community, the Conservation Center and others in the draft Unco
Recreation Fees Waived During Veterans Day Weekend
The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are waiving fees at most day-use recreation sites over Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 9-11, in honor of U.S.
Final environmental impact analysis issued for renewal of 25 grazing permits in BLM Owyhee Field Office
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today published the final environmental impact statement (EIS) analyzing the impacts of renewing 25 livestock grazing permits on allotments in the Jump Creek, Su
BLM to Hold Rotational Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sales
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico, which includes Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas, announces plans to hold rotational Oil and Gas Lease Sales for Federal mineral estate.
New Dates for Close of the Comment Periods on BLM Planning Efforts As A Result of the Federal Government Shutdown
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana/Dakotas announces the new date for the close of the comment period for several planning documents throughout the three states.
BLM to Host First-Ever Competitive Auction to Develop Solar Energy on Public Lands
WASHINGTON – As part of the Obama Administration's strategy to spur renewable energy development on public lands and reduce carbon emissions, the Bureau of Land Management will host the first
New Date for Close of the Protest Period for the Tres Rios Resource Management Plan As a Result of the Federal Government Shutdown (10-22-13)
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the new date for the close of the protest period for the Trest Rios Resource Management Plan.
BLM Reschedules January 22, 2014 Oil and Gas Lease Sale to February 26, 2014
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office is rescheduling the January 22, 2014, Oil and Gas Lease Sale to February 26, 2014.
New Date for Close of the Comment Period for the Northwest Colorado Greater Sage-Grouse EIS As A Result of the Federal Government Shutdown
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the new date for the close of the comment period for the Northwest Colorado Greater Sage-Grouse Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management
New Date for Close of the Protest Period for the Tres Rios Resource Management Plan As a Result of the Federal Government Shutdown
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the new date for the close of the protest period for the Trest Rios Resource Management Plan.
BLM Comment/Protest Periods Extended Due to Federal Government Shutdown
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada announces new dates for the close of the public comment or protest periods for four environmental impact statements:
BLM Colorado Northwest District hosts Sage-Grouse EIS public meetings
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — The Bureau of Land Management will host public meetings to discuss the Northwest Colorado Sage Grouse EIS.
BLM to Hold Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale on November 21
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has rescheduled an October 16 lease sale that would have offered 17 parcels totaling 5,554 acres on public land administered by the BLM in New Mexico.
Comment Period Extended for Proposed Helium Project in Eastern Utah
Due to the recent 16-day federal government shutdown, the public comment period for a proposed helium exploration project in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Price Field Office will be exte
Most Activities on BLM-Montana/Dakotas Managed lands to be Suspended due to Federal Government Shutdown
As a result of the Federal government shutdown, essentially all services provided by the Bureau of Land Management will be suspended, with the exception of law enforcement and emergency response fu
BLM-Montana/Dakotas Open for Business
Employees with the Bureau of Land Management-Montana/Dakotas today reported to work, earnestly preparing and opening facilities to welcome the public after the 16-day shutdown of the Federal govern
Firefighters Plan Fall Prescribed Burns
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Federal fire officials from the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit are planning three prescribed burns in October.
BLM to Host Public Tour of its Fallon Wild Horse and Burro Facility
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a public tour of its Indian Lakes Road Short-Term Holding Facility in Fallon, Nev., Friday, October 19.