Press Releases
BLM Colorado State Office Posts List of Proposed Parcels for Upcoming Geothermal, Oil and Gas Lease Sale (09-14-10)
The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office has posted its list of parcels for the quarterly competitive geothermal, oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., November 10, 2010, at the S
New BLM State Director Named
Bureau of Land Management Director Bob Abbey has named Jamie Connell as the agency's new state director for Montana and the Dakotas.
BLM Colorado Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Over $2 Million
Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold all 14 parcels offered at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale, totaling 9,769 acres.
BLM Seeking Public Comment on Environmental Reviews for Oil and Gas Leasing
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) encourages the public to submit comments on eight environmental assessments issued today that analyze oil and gas leasing decisions for 57 suspended Montana leas
Eastern States General Land Office Records Available On-line
Over half a million military warrants dating back to the early 1800s are now easily available with free on line access for the general public.
BLM Releases Final Plan for Vegetation Treatments
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon State Office today announced the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Vegetation Treatments Using Herbicides on BLM Lands in
County Payment Advisors Needed
The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Oregon State Office continues to seek nominations for 64 positions on the five Resource Advisory Committees (RACs) in the Districts of western Oregon.
Badlands Wilderness Celebration
The Oregon Badlands Wilderness Area was designated on March 30, 2009 when President Obama signed into law the bill that enhanced protection for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Manag
BLM Renews Call for Advisory Group Members
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received an insufficient number of applicants for positions on Resource Advisory Councils (RAC) in central and eastern Oregon during their earlier call for nomin
Fourth of July Fire Safety Reminder (2010)
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.
New Record Set at BLM Eastern States
The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted in competitive bids over $34 million on June 23, 2010.
Public Listening Session Announced for the America's Great Outdoors Initiative
A scheduled July 1st public listening session and discussion will provide an opportunity for leaders of the America's Great Outdoors Initiative to hear from people in the Northwest about solutions
Fireworks Banned on BLM-Managed Lands in Oregon and Washington 2010
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) prohibits the use of fireworks on all BLM-managed public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.
BLM Prepares for June 17, 2010 Oil and Gas Lease Sale
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon State Office announced that it will offer two parcels totaling approximately 2,722 acres, in Washington State, at its June 17, 2010 Oil and Gas Lease Comp
BLM Colorado August 2010 Oil and Gas Lease Sale Scheduled
The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office has posted its list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled 9 a.m., August 12, 2010, at the State Office.
Proposed Cascade Crossing Transmission Project Public Meetings Begin June 21
The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) and several federal agencies (led by the U.S.
BLM Selects New Salem District Manager 2010
Portland, Ore. – Today, Ed Shepard, the Oregon/Washington Bureau of Land Management (BLM) State Director, announced the selection of Mr.
Public Input on Proposed Cascade Crossing Transmission Project
The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) and several federal agencies (led by the U.S.
Bureau of Land Management and Sierra Club partner with others to launch Latino youth environmental education program
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States, the Sierra Club, and other partners launched an environmental education program for Latino youth in a ceremony April 21, 2010 at the Meadowood Sp
BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $426,322
Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold 10 of 19 parcels offered at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale, totaling 9,114.93 acres sold.
New Fireworks Rule Proposed for Public Lands
The Bureau of Land Management is proposing a new rule to prohibit the use of fireworks and other explosive devices on all public lands in Colorado.