Press Releases
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Bureau of Land Management Realigns Field Offices Boundary
The BLM realigned its field offices' boundary in Lewis and Clark County on October 1.
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
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.
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!
A Dam Important Find!
PORTLAND, Ore. – A new fossil find represents the earliest record of living beavers (Castor) in North America.
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
Do Your Part--Douse Your Campfire!
The calendar says that summer is over, but the weather says there's still time for camping.
It's All About the Numbers: BLM Releases 2011 Annual Almanac
It's almost the end of summer -- and that means it's time for a brand new edition of BLM Facts!
BLM Releases Environmental Assessment for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale
The Bureau of Land Management in Colorado just released an environmental assessment for public comment regarding proposed leases for its quarterly oil and gas lease sale on February 9, 2012.
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., Nov.
BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $3,018
Today the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold one parcel totaling 820 acres for $3,018 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.
Mark Your Calendars -- NPLD Coming to Meadowood
Americans will soon be celebrating National Public Lands Day (NPLD) for the 13th consecutive year.
Results of July 2011 BLM Montana Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Bonus bids for a total of 32,180 acres (19,292 acres in North Dakota and 12,788 acres in South Dakota) at the Bureau of Land Management's July 12 oil and gas lease sale in Billings totaled $66,259,
Fourth of July Fire Safety Reminder
Our cool wet spring is giving way to warmer, drier conditions. Smokey Bear and your wildland firefighters would like to remind everyone to use extreme caution while recreating on public lands.
All parcels offered are sold in oil and gas lease sale at BLM Eastern States
The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted in competitive bids for all parcels offered.