Press Releases
BLM and Forest Service moving permit sales to Idaho Falls District Office
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – To better serve the public, the Bureau of Land Management’s Upper Snake Field Office and Caribou-Targhee National Forest will soon be transitioning from selling permits and map
Stage One Fire Restrictions lifted on BLM Idaho Falls District & Caribou-Targhee National Forest
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest are lifting Stage One Fire Restrictions effective
BLM re-opens comment on authorization of Gateway West transmission line
Boise, IDAHO – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today began to reconsider the selected route on public lands in Idaho for two segments of the Gateway West transmission line project.
BLM replaces bridge on Mud Flat Road
BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is overseeing the construction and replacement of the Current Creek Bridge.
High Fire danger increases across Idaho
Idaho – Several large wildfires— the majority of them human-caused— are currently burning across the state.
Grazing to continue on parts of Craters of the Moon
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that livestock grazing will continue on BLM-managed portions of the Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho. The decisi
BLM Rescinds Emergency Closure for Eagle Creek Road
COTTONWOOD, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Cottonwood Field Office has announced that effectively immediately, the Eagle Creek Road is open from the intersection of
BLM urges caution, wildfire prevention during August solar eclipse
Idaho Falls, ID – The allure of a solar eclipse will attract many visitors to Idaho during the driest time of the year.
BLM announces Wood River Valley travel management plan open house and comment period
SHOSHONE, ID - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office will host an open house July 27 from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
BLM Issues Emergency Closure for Eagle Creek Road due to Wildfires
Cottonwood, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cottonwood Field Office has issued a temporary emergency closure order for the Eagle Creek Road due to fire suppression activities
BLM invites public to tour archaeology field school
Cottonwood, ID - Excavation work at Oregon State University’s (OSU) archaeology field school is once again underway for the season at Cooper’s Ferry in the Lower Salmon River Canyon.&
Mustang Mania Show this weekend at the Ford Idaho Horse Park
NAMPA, ID – The Mustang Mania Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) Challenge, will premiere in Nampa on July 1, 2017 beginning at 8 a.m. at the Ford Idaho Horse Park (16200 Idaho Center B
Help prevent the spread of wildfires this holiday weekend
BOISE – Hot and dry weather is predicted for the upcoming holiday weekend, and firefighters are asking for your help to prevent human-caused wildfires from spreading in Idaho.
Fireworks in Idaho — Know Before You Light!
EASTERN IDAHO- The Fourth of July weekend is around the corner, and the desire to buy and light fireworks is growing. Firefighters in eastern Idaho urge Idaho residents to use fireworks legal
BLM issues decisions for project at Blue Creek Bay
Coeur d’Alene, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene Field Office has issued decision records for the Wallace Forest Conservation Area (WFCA) Vegetation Treatmen
High water across county roads forces temporary closure of BLM recreation areas
IDAHO FALLS, ID – High water along the South Fork of the Snake River in Bonneville and Jefferson Counties has resulted in several county road closures, which temporarily restricts access to several
Don't Dump Idaho campaign kicking off its second year
TWIN FALLS, ID –We’re sick of it – and we know you are too! The blight of shot up junk trashing our public lands has plagued many a recreationist, rangeland management specialist, wildlife bi
Firewood Permits Available
POCATELLO, ID – The Bureau of Land Management Pocatello Field Office and Upper Snake Field Office will be issuing firewood cutting permits June 1 t
Popular BLM Recreation Sites Reopened
CHALLIS, ID – Owing to receding river water, the BLM has reopened several popular recreation sites along the Salmon River.
BLM offers tips for this Memorial Day weekend
[BOISE] Camping during the Memorial Day holiday may be challenging as many higher elevation campsites and campgrounds are still covered with snow or are too wet and muddy to use. Conseq
Public Tour of Bruneau Wild Horse Corrals Offered June 8
The BLM in Idaho will offer a public tour of the Bruneau Off-Range Corrals on Thursday, June 8. Two public tours will be offered -- the first will begin at 10 a.m.
Boise BLM wild horse adoptions on hold due to equine distemper
Boise, ID – The Bureau of Land Management is announcing the temporary suspension of wild horse and burro adoptions at the Boise BLM Wild Horse Corrals due to the presence of strangles, or equine di
Longtime BLM Volunteer to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Boise, ID – Norm Jensen, a long time volunteer for the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Cottonwood Field Office, will be honored for his contributions during a national c
Ribbon cutting ceremony at Bruneau Canyon Overlook June 1, 2017
Ribbon cutting ceremony at Bruneau Canyon Overlook
Annual spring clean up planned for Snake River Canyon's North Rim
TWIN FALLS, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District staff will join the Southern Idaho Off-Road Association, Magic Valley ATV Club and Jerome County on Saturday, May