Press Releases
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BLM approves continued mining at Ruby Hill Mine
Ruby Hill Mining Company, LLC, is authorized to build additional facilities on private lands and expand operations into additional subsurface federal mineral estate within existing approved boundaries.
BLM seeks input on proposed grazing authorizations south of Phoenix
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment in support of the proposed renewals of grazing authorizations for two allotments on public lands south of Phoenix.
BLM approves Nevada North Lithium Exploration Project
The Bureau of Land Management today approved the Nevada North Lithium Exploration Project near Montello in Elko County.
BLM Dillon Field Office Completes Programmatic Vegetation Management Environmental Assessment
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Dillon Field Office has completed the Programmatic Vegetation Management Environmental Assessment (EA), which includes actions across 905,000 acres of public land in Beaverhead and Madison counties in southwest Montana. The EA will be available for public review starting March 5, 2025, with a 44-day comment period concluding on April 18, 2024.
BLM approves Newcastle Geothermal Development project in Utah
The Bureau of Land Management has approved the Newcastle Geothermal Development project, which is expected to generate up to 20 megawatts of renewable energy on public lands near Newcastle in Iron County.
Cross-boundary cheatgrass partnership off to a strong start
In its first year, the team covered 20,000 acres and collected over 1,000 points of vegetation data on both untreated lands and those previously treated for cheatgrass.
BLM approves Pancake Complex wild horse management plan
The Bureau of Land Management today approved the Final Pancake Complex Wild Horse Gather & Herd Management Plan for how wild horses will be managed within the Pancake Complex.
BLM Wyoming oil and gas lease sale nets over $6 million
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office leased 4 parcels totaling 2,443.11acres for $6,725,713 in total receipts for its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.
BLM to temporarily restrict motorized vehicle use to save repair costs on Discovery Hill River Bluffs Road near Salmon
BLM's Salmon Field Office management has issued a temporary restriction of use for motorized vehicles on the Discovery Hill River Bluffs Road (BLM Road 118) due to deteriorating road conditions, effective immediately. Restricting travel on this road now will save repair costs later.
Bureau of Land Management to Conduct Prescribed Burns in Blackfoot Corridor
The Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office is getting ready for prescribed burning in the Blackfoot Corridor in the coming weeks.
BLM Colorado Resource Advisory Councils announce virtual joint and individual meetings in April
The Bureau of Land Management Northwest, Southwest and Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) will meet jointly, April 2 and individually April 3.
BLM seeks public comments for re-opening Taylor Flat Airstrip
The BLM’s Vernal Field Office has opened a 30-day public scoping period to gather input on a proposal to re-open a portion of the Taylor Flat Airstrip for public aviation use, with comments accepted until April 3, 2025.
Land of Umpqua Amateur Photo Contest Winners Announced!
The Roseburg District, Bureau of Land Management announces the winners of the 2025 Land of Umpqua Amateur Photo Contest.
BLM announces April 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota
The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for April 29, 2025, to offer 11 oil and gas parcels totaling 4,266 acres in Montana and North Dakota.
BLM announces temporary closure near Jean for 2025 Mint 400 race
The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure on March 7-8, 2025. This closure will minimize the risk of potential collisions with spectators and racers during the 2025 Mint 400 race.
BLM seeks input on proposed gold mine near Wickenburg
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment for a gold mine proposed on about 195 public acres in the Rogers Wash area near Wickenburg in Maricopa County.
BLM implements fire restrictions in Apache and Navajo counties
The Bureau of Land Management’s Gila District will implement Stage 1 fire restrictions in Apache and Navajo counties in Arizona, effective February 28, at 8 a.m.
Bureau of Land Management welcomes new leadership at Lower Potomac Field Station
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northeastern States District welcomes its new Field Manager at the Lower Potomac Field Station, Nicholas Weber.
BLM has opening for camp host
The Bureau of Land Management is offering an opportunity to live and work in a beautiful public land setting along the Susan River in Lassen County, as a camp host at a popular day use area.
BLM issues final analysis for the Dry Creek Trona Mine
The BLM issued the final environmental impact statement analyzing the proposed Dry Creek Trona Mine Project south of Green River in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The 30-day public review period will start Feb. 28, 2025.
BLM opens comment period on proposed mining exploration near Mammoth
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a draft environmental assessment for the proposed Copper Creek Exploration Project on public lands near Mammoth in Pinal County.
BLM seeks input for proposed expansion of lithium mine
The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 30-day comment period beginning Feb. 28, 2025, for a proposed update to the plan of operation for the Silver Peak Lithium Mine near Silver Peak, Nevada.
BLM seeks initial input for proposed relocation of pipeline spanning Snake River
BLM is seeking public comments for a proposed project to relocate and bury a natural gas pipeline southwest of American Falls in Power County.
Protect Wyoming’s public lands from illegal dumping
The Bureau of Land Management is urging the public to help combat illegal dumping on public lands, a widespread issue that degrades natural resources, threatens wildlife, and imposes significant cleanup costs on taxpayers.
BLM seeks initial input for September 2025 oil and gas lease in Utah
BLM Utah seeks public input on 25 oil & gas parcels (39,868 acres) for a Sept. 2025 lease sale. The 30-day scoping period ends March 28, 2025.