Press Releases
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BLM, FWS issue decisions for Northern Corridor highway and Washington County’s incidental take permit
The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today issued decisions regarding the Utah Department of Transportation’s 2021 Northern Corridor right-of-way grant in Washington County.
BLM seeks input on proposed lithium exploration project
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a preliminary environmental assessment for the proposed Nevada North Lithium Exploration Project in Elko County.
BLM completes environmental assessment for the Sierra Solar Utilities Project
The BLM today issued a Final Environmental Assessment for the Sierra Solar Utilities Project.
Interior Department finalizes framework for future of solar development on public lands
DOI today announced an updated Western Solar Plan to guide solar energy on public lands across the West.
Land of Umpqua Amateur Photo Contest
Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to share some of your amazing photos taken on public lands! Photos must be taken on or of public lands within the Roseburg District or Umpqua National Forest during the last 2 years.
BLM seeks off-range corrals for wild horses and burros
The Bureau of Land Management is in need of off-range corral space and services to care for and train wild horses and burros removed from Western public rangelands.
Training for wild horse fertility control darting on BLM lands to begin with support from the State
The State of Colorado will provide approximately $100,000 to USDA Wildlife Services to assist BLM Colorado and partner organizations to administer fertility control to wild horses in Colorado in 2025.
BLM seeks input on proposed land sale to speed Anaconda copper mine cleanup
The BLM is seeking public input on the proposed sale of 2,062 acres of public lands within the Anaconda Mine Site in Lyon County to Atlantic Richfield Company in order to facilitate clean-up activities at the site.
BLM approves Two Rivers wind energy project
The BLM Rawlins Field Office today issued a decision record approving the Two Rivers wind energy project on 4,507 acres of BLM-managed land near Medicine Bow and Rock River in Carbon and Albany counties.
BLM schedules DUI checkpoints on public land within Imperial County
Bureau of Land Management Law Enforcement Rangers will conduct driving under the influence (DUI) and registration checkpoints from noon to 2 a.m., Dec. 27 to Dec. 31, 2024, on BLM-managed public lands in Imperial County, within the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area.
BLM seeks input on proposed Caldwell Canyon Phosphate Mine
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the draft environmental analysis for the Caldwell Canyon Phosphate Mine proposed mine and reclamation plan revision.
BLM publishes rule to protect public land, promote public safety in Western Slope
The Bureau of Land Management published a final supplementary rule to protect natural resources and promote public health and safety in the Federal Register today. The rule applies to public lands and BLM facilities managed by the Colorado River Valley Field Office, Grand Junction Field Office, Kremmling Field Office, and Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area. BLM will implement the supplementary rule 30 days after today’s publication.
BLM implements recreation decisions for Tres Rios and Gunnison field office public lands
The BLM has finalized a supplementary rule implementing decisions related to travel, day-use areas, camping, and wildlife habitat in the Tres Rios Field Office and the Silverton area of the Gunnison Field Office.
Call for Applications: Artist in Residence Program at Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument
The Bureau of Land Management invites artists to apply for the annual Artist-in-Residence program. The selected artist receives a one- to two-week residency at the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in the month of June.
BLM signs agreement with Nuiqsut Trilateral, Inc. to protect subsistence and Teshekpuk Lake Caribou
New 1-million-acre Teshekpuk Lake Conservation Right of Way acts on community-led proposal to offset Willow Project.
BLM Colorado welcomes new Deputy State Director for Support Services and State Fire Management Officer
BLM Colorado is pleased to announce that Karren Haslam and Tyko Isaacson have joined the team filling key leadership roles at the State Office.
BLM acquires Queens Crown parcel in southcentral Idaho
The Bureau of Land Management today announced acquisition of the 281-acre Queens Crown parcel bordering the Blaine County Transfer Station in southcentral Idaho. BLM acquired the parcel from the Wood River Land Trust with money from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
BLM seeks input for proposed $1 fee increase at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposal to increase the standard amenity fee at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument.
BLM seeks input for proposed natural gas pipeline near Valmy
The BLM is seeking public comments on the proposed Valmy Lateral Pipeline Project, which would consist of a 16-mile, 24-inch buried natural gas pipeline between the existing Ruby Pipeline and the Valmy Power Plant.
Browns Canyon National Monument recognized as stargazing destination with new Dark Sky Park certification
Browns Canyon National Monument has been certified as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International.
BLM invites public participation in Nebraska land use plan revision process
The BLM is offering in-person public meetings in Scottsbluff and Valentine, Neb., to provide information and solicit feedback during the Draft RMP comment period.
BLM announces Desert Quartzite Solar is fully operational
The Bureau of Land Management today announced the Desert Quartzite Solar facility, located near Blythe in eastern Riverside County, is now fully operational and producing clean energy to power up to 120,000 homes. The 300 megawatt (MW) solar facility also has 150 MW of battery storage, increasing reliability and availability of clean energy on the state grid.
Seasonal motorized vehicle closure at Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Habitat Area
The BLM, Sierra Front Field Office seasonal motorized vehicle closure of the Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Area went into effect on Dec. 1, 2024, and will end on April 30, 2025.
BLM sets aside lands for review of proposed Neptune Solar Project
The BLM is temporarily setting aside roughly 1,920 acres of public lands associated with the proposed 200-megawatt Neptune Solar Project near Delta in Millard County