Press Releases

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Idaho

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

Idaho

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 

Idaho

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. 

Idaho

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.

Idaho

High Fire danger increases across Idaho

Idaho – Several large wildfires— the majority of them human-caused— are currently burning across the state.

National Office, Idaho

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

Idaho

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

Idaho

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.

Idaho

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.

Idaho

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

Idaho

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.&

Idaho

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

Idaho

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.

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

Idaho

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

Idaho

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

Idaho

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

Idaho

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

Idaho

Popular BLM Recreation Sites Reopened

CHALLIS, ID – Owing to receding river water, the BLM has reopened several popular recreation sites along the Salmon River. 

Idaho

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

Idaho

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.

Idaho

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

Idaho

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

Idaho

Ribbon cutting ceremony at Bruneau Canyon Overlook June 1, 2017

Ribbon cutting ceremony at Bruneau Canyon Overlook

Idaho

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