Press Releases

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Press Releases by region.
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Oregon-Washington

New Roseburg Manager Named

Oregon/Washington State Director Ed Shepard announced the selection of Katrina Symons as the new the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roseburg District Manager.

Oregon-Washington

New Prineville Manager Named

Today Ed Shepard, the Oregon/Washington Bureau of Land Management (BLM) State Director, announced the selection of Ms.

Oregon-Washington

Meetings Engage Public in Planning Process for Sage-Grouse

On Dec. 9, 2011, The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) initiated a planning process to address sage-grouse conservation measures in land use plans in ten western states.

Oregon-Washington

Burns District Manager Named

Today, Ed Shepard, the Oregon/Washington Bureau of Land Management (BLM) State Director, announced the selection of Brendan Cain as the District Manager for BLM's office in Burns, Oregon.

Eastern States

All Parcels Sold in December Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted in competitive bids for all parcels offered.

Eastern States

2012 Managed Hunt - Meadowood Special Recreation Area

The 2012 Meadowood Managed Hunt located on Mason Neck, Virginia, will be having a lottery draw hunt January 19, 20 and 21, 2012.

Montana-Dakotas

Secretary Salazar Announces Appointments to Dakotas Resource Advisory Council

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced new appointments or reappointments to the Dakotas’ citizen-based Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the Bureau of Land Management on

California

Angie Lara Selected as BLM California Associate State Director

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California State Director Jim Kenna today announced the selection of Angie Lara as BLM-California's new Associate State Director.

Eastern States

Wisteria Island Found to be in Federal Ownership

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM-ES) office in Springfield, Virginia, has reversed a previous decision regarding the ownership of Wisteria Island near Key West, Florida.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana-Dakotas Rejects Coal Lease Bid

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has rejected the only bid it received at its November 16 coal lease sale.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $3,260,698.50

Today the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold 43 of 54 parcels offered totaling 31,071 acres for $3,260,698.50 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana to Hold Coal Lease Sale 11/16/2011

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a competitive coal lease sale by sealed bid at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2011.

Montana-Dakotas

Secretary Salazar Announces New Appointments to BLM Resource Advisory Councils

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced new appointments or reappointments of 16 members to Montana's three citizen-based resource advisory councils (RACs), which advise the Bureau of L

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Posts List of Proposed Parcels for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office has posted its list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., Feb.

Oregon-Washington

Fees Free During Veterans Day Weekend!

Portland, OR – The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are waiving fees at most day-use recreation sites over Veterans Day weekend in honor of U.S.

Montana-Dakotas

Results of October 2011 BLM Montana Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Bonus bids at the Bureau of Land Management's October 18 oil and gas lease sale in Billings totaled $6,812,693.

Colorado

New Fireworks Rules for BLM Colorado Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management is issuing new rules to prohibit the use of fireworks and other explosive devices on all public lands in Colorado.

Eastern States

BLM-ES Celebrates Hispanic Culture

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES), held an event to celebrate Hispanic contributions to our country and the legacy of farmworker leader and

Montana-Dakotas

Bureau of Land Management Realigns Field Offices Boundary

The BLM realigned its field offices' boundary in Lewis and Clark County on October 1.

Eastern States

Meadowood Grateful to National Public Lands Day Volunteers

Over 160 volunteers showed their community support by rolling up their sleeves and grabbing gloves, shovels, loppers and wheelbarrows to help repair some of the recent storm damage at the Meadowood

Colorado

National Public Lands Day Sept. 24: Celebrate your 8.3 million acres of Colorado contributing $6.5 billion and 28,000 jobs to Colorado's economy

Coloradans are well aware how much our quality of life is enhanced by your public lands, administered by the Bureau of Land Management. National Public Lands Day, Sept.

Oregon-Washington

A Dam Important Find!

PORTLAND, Ore. – A new fossil find represents the earliest record of living beavers (Castor) in North America.

Oregon-Washington

Let's Move Outside! On National Public Lands Day

As part of the Let's Move! campaign, First Lady Michelle Obama has launched the Let’s Move Outside!

Eastern States

Celebrate National Public Lands Day by Helping to Repair the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area Trail System

On September 24, 2011, more than 180,000 volunteers at over 2,000 sites throughout the United States are expected to volunteer to help restore the beauty and vitality of our public lands as part of

Montana-Dakotas

Do Your Part--Douse Your Campfire!

The calendar says that summer is over, but the weather says there's still time for camping.