Press Releases
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BLM Idaho’s Salmon Field Office welcomes new manager
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District welcomes Vince Guyer as the new field manager for the Salmon Field Office. His official starting date was Dec. 29.
Neal Craig embracing new role as BLM Ukiah Field Manager
The BLM has selected Neal Craig as the Ukiah Field Manager who will oversee management of more than 270,000 acres of public lands within Marin, Mendocino, Lake, Sonoma, Napa, Colusa, Glenn, Yolo, and Solano counties.
BLM Northern California District Resource Advisory Council to hold virtual meeting
The BLM Northern California District RAC will discuss a range of public land management topics in a meeting to be held virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 5, beginning at 9 a.m.
Interior Department takes steps to protect subsistence in the Western Arctic
BLM released a report summarizing public input on how best to ensure protection of surface resources in the NPR-A.
BLM Central California District Resource Advisory Council to host virtual meeting
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central California Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will discuss a range of public land management topics in meeting to be held virtually on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The business meeting includes a public comment period scheduled at 1:45 p.m. The business meeting agenda can be reviewed in advance.
Volunteers Needed for 2025 Raptor Inventory Nest Survey
Citizen scientists are needed for the 2025 Raptor Inventory Nest Survey (RINS)! Help monitor Utah's eagles, owls, and more. No experience required—training provided in Feb. & Mar. Volunteers visit assigned areas from Mar.–July. Learn more at rins.org.
BLM takes steps to accelerate geothermal energy development
BLM finalized a categorical exclusion that will help accelerate discovery of new geothermal resources on public lands.
BLM updates management plan for south-central Oregon
The BLM today announced the release of the record of decision and approved resource management plan for the Lakeview planning area, which covers 3.2 million acres of public lands in Lake and Harney counties.
BLM Idaho’s Salmon Field Office adds new rental cabin enhancing Continental Divide Trail experience
New remote lodging opportunity to the public all year long.
Gabe Garcia welcomes role as new BLM Central California District Manager
The Bureau of Land Management has selected Gabriel Garcia to serve as the new District Manager for the Central California District. In this position, Garcia will be responsible for roughly 2.2 million acres of BLM-managed public lands stretching from the Pacific coast through the Central Valley across the Sierra Nevada to the California-Nevada border.
BLM seeks input for proposed fee increase at Datil Well Campground
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on a proposal to increase the standard amenity fee at Datil Well Recreation Area Campground.
Bureau of Land Management seeks input for proposed off-highway vehicle area fees near Roswell
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposal to change fees at Haystack Mountain and Mescalero Sands North Dune off-highway vehicle areas near Roswell.
BLM seeks advisory council nominations for the Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces that it is seeking public nominations for vacant positions and positions that will become vacant on its Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council.
BLM approves Rough Hat Clark Solar Project
The BLM announces the approval of the Rough Hat Clark Solar Project, the 48th renewable energy project approved on public lands under President Biden’s leadership.
BLM strengthens management of greater sage-grouse habitat
The BLM has signed records of decision to enhance greater sage-grouse conservation on public lands in Colorado and Oregon. The measures will support Western communities and benefit more than 350 other wildlife species.
Seasonal burns to commence at Blanca Wetlands
The BLM is preparing a prescribed burn at the Blanca Wetlands. The burn is scheduled for between mid-January 2025 and late March 2025 and will be conducted as weather and fuel moisture conditions permit.
BLM to conduct Prescribed Burns at Pariette Wetlands
The BLM is planning prescribed burns on 300 acres of Pariette Wetlands from late January to March 2025. These burns control invasive vegetation, benefiting waterfowl. Portions may be closed in this time.
Elko District plans prescribed fire on Spruce Mountain
Weather conditions permitting, the Elko District is planning a 51-acre prescribed fire on public land on the western portion of Spruce Mountain.
BLM seeks input on proposed protections for the Sloan Utility and Transportation Corridor
BLM is seeking public comment on a proposed withdrawal of approximately 1,044 acres of public lands in Clark County for the next 20 years, subject to valid existing rights.
BLM updates management plan for the North Dakota Field Office
The BLM today released a decision and an approved plan to guide the management of approximately 58,500 surface acres of public lands and more than 4.1 million acres of federal mineral estate across North Dakota.
BLM seeks input on proposed protections for Amargosa Valley & Ash Meadows
The BLM is seeking comment on a proposal to withdraw approximately 308,890 acres of public lands in Nye County to protect the region’s unique resources and help avoid impacts from mining activities.
Closure in the South Hills near Twin Falls goes into effect Jan. 16
The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office management will implement an annual seasonal motorized travel closure in the South Hills area, south of Twin Falls, Jan. 16 to March 15, 2025.
BLM, USFS update management plan for Bears Ears National Monument
Today the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced approval of the Resource Management Plan for Bears Ears National Monument.
BLM, Blue Valley Ranch land exchange in Colorado completed
The Bureau of Land Management has closed on the Blue Valley Ranch land exchange which will increase public access for fishing, hunting, and other recreation in Grand and Summit counties, Colorado.
BLM issues decision on Uinta Wind Energy Road Access Project
The Bureau of Land Management’s Kemmerer Field Office has issued a decision record and finding of no significant impact for Uinta Wind Energy LLC’s Wind Farm Project.