Press Releases
BLM Selects State Director for Oregon/Washington
PORTLAND, OR — Bureau of Land Management Acting Director Mike Pool announced today the selection of Jerome E.
Comment Period Extended for Draft Secretarial Order Revising Rules for Co-Development of Oil and Gas and Potash Resources in Southeast New Mexico
The Department of the Interior has granted a 15-day extension of the public comment period for the draft Secretarial Order to promote orderly and safe development of oil and gas and potash resource
Comment Period and Public Meeting Update for SunZia Southwest Transmission Project
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has received requests for an extension to the comment period and additional public meetings for the SunZia Southwest Transmission Project Draft Environmental Imp
BLM Colorado State Office Posts List of Proposed Parcels for November Oil and Gas Lease Sale (08-10-12)
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office posted the list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., Nov.
BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $102,953 (08-09-12)
Today the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold 1 parcel totaling 921.87 acres for $102,953 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.
BLM Montana Announces Results of July 2012 Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Bonus bids at the Bureau of Land Management's July 17 oil and gas lease sale in Billings totaled $3,397,124.
BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets over $28 Million from Parcels in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma
A quarterly oil and gas lease sale administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) netted over $28 million in revenues today from the sale of 35 federal leases in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma
BLM Conducts Field Tour with the Chair of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation
As part of the Bureau of Land Management’s ongoing government-to-government consultation efforts with Indian tribes, three key BLM officials joined Chair Tex G.
Oil and Gas Lease Sale to be Held at Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States Office
The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) office will hold a quarterly, competitive oil and gas lease sale on September 13, 2012, at the BLM-ES office located at 7450 Boston Boulevard,
Fireworks Banned on BLM Lands in Oregon and Washington 2012
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) prohibits the use of fireworks on all BLM-managed public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.
June Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Over $800,000
The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted in competitive bids for all but one of the 51 parcels offered.
Historic Minnesota Survey Field Notes Available Online
The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) announces that electronic images of all Minnesota field notes created by surveyors for the federal government from 1847, are available on-line
BLM-Eastern States Opens New Mountain Bike Trail at Meadowood
BLM-Eastern States opened the first constructed trail for mountain bikes on BLM lands east of the Mississippi River with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 9, that included participation f
BLM Announces Availability of Final Land Use Analysis and Environmental Impact Statement for East Lynn Lake Coal Leases
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today published in the Federal Register the Notice of Availability for the Final Land Use Analysis and Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for East Lynn L
Homesteading Day in Oregon
Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber proclaimed June 7, 2012, as Homesteading Day in Oregon!
Mottice Named Acting State Director
This week, the BLM is proud to announce Mike Mottice as the Acting Oregon/Washington State Director.
BLM Moves Hearing on Vehicle, Aircraft use in Wild Horse and Burro Program to July 10
The BLM has rescheduled a public hearing on the use of aircraft to gather wild horses and burros to provide more notice to members of the public who wish to participate.
Experience America's Great Outdoors: Free
In advance of National Trails Day this Saturday, June 2, 2012, as well as National Get Outdoors and Free Fishing day next Saturday, June 9, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Oregon and Washing
BLM Releases Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan Amendments for the SunZia Southwest Transmission Line Project
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS) for the SunZia Southwest Transmission Line Project in New Mexico and Arizona.
BLM Honors Montana Couple With 2012 "Making a Difference" National Award
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today presented its prestigious “Making a Difference" National Volunteer Awards to four individuals, three couples, one group, and one BLM employee for outstandi