Press Releases
BLM to host open house for designating routes and trails in the Sand Creek Desert and St. Anthony Sand Dunes
ST. ANTHONY, ID – On May 31, the BLM is inviting the public to provide local input and expertise on designating routes and trails on public lands located within the Sand Creek Desert and St.
BLM implements temporary closure of popular recreation sites
CHALLIS, ID – Due to recent high water and flooding conditions along the Salmon River, the BLM is implementing a temporary closure at the Challis Bridge Day Use Area and the Cottonwood Campgr
Upcoming Idaho Events to Celebrate America's Mustang
BOISE, ID – Springtime is hopping for Idaho mustang fans! On May 13, the Idaho Mustang Club and the Boise District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a trail ride at
Fire season to start later due to winter snow pack and spring rains
Statewide, ID – Moisture from Idaho’s historically wet winter and the current spring rains will lessen the fire risk during the early summer months. Once vegetation and grasses dry out, h
BLM to present Soda Fire rehabilitation monitoring results
BOISE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a public meeting to present the Soda Fire rehabilitation monitoring results from 2016.
May is Wildfire Awareness Month: Plan, Prepare, and Prevent
Statewide-ID – Idaho’s Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter has proclaimed May Wildfire Awareness Month.
BLM Boise District seeks advisory council members
Boise, ID -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District is seeking nominations for six positions on its Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the BLM on public land issues.
Fire prevention specialist recognized in ceremony today
TWIN FALLS, ID – Today, Idaho Fire Mitigation and Education Specialist Jennifer Myslivy was awarded the Bronze Smokey Bear Award during a ceremony held at the BLM Twin Falls District office.
Coeur d'Alene BLM Seeks Advisory Council Members
COEUR D’ALENE, ID-- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene District is seeking nominations for 7 positions on i
Bureau of Land Management Reminds Shed Hunters: Egin-Hamer Closed Through April to Protect Wildlife
REXBURG, ID – Although the snow is melting, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and partnering agencies want to remind the public that the popular shed-hunting area known as Egin-Hamer is stil
4-H Trained Wild Horse Weanlings Available for Adoption
BOISE, ID – The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to a wild horse adoption event this weekend at the Idaho Horse Expo.
BLM Seeks Nominations to the Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council
IDAHO FALLS-- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District announced this week that it is seeking public nominations for five open p
Twin Falls District BLM seeks RAC Nominees
The Bureau of Land Management Twin Falls District announced this week that it is seeking public nominations for six open positions on the Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC).
BLM and local fire departments train and build partnerships ahead of fire season
BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is partnering with local municipal fire departments to teach courses in wildland firefighting to prepare for the upcoming fire season.
Challis Field Office Announces Public Viewing Opportunities for Wild Horses at Corrals
CHALLIS, ID – The Bureau of Land Management Challis Field Office continues to gather wild horses from within the Challis Herd Management Area (CHMA) using bait traps.
4-H Trail Challenge at the Boise BLM Wild Horse Corrals this weekend
BOISE, ID – It will be a busy two days at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wild Horse Corrals in Boise on Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1.
Roads Accessing Popular Salmon Dam Recreation Areas Eroded
TWIN FALLS, ID – Spring runoff and snow melt has caused extensive erosion and damage to roads accessing popular recreation areas on Salmon Dam Reservoir including Backwaters, Norton Bay, Big Sandy
BLM Extends Scoping Period for Southwest Idaho Travel Management Plans
BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management has extended the public scoping period for the Canyonlands West and Grand View Travel Management Plans’ (TMP) environmental analyses through April 21, 2
BLM Reminds Public Land Users to Stay on Roads and Trails
TWIN FALLS, Idaho – As spring is swinging into full gear, the BLM is reminding the public of changes to off-highway recreation rules on public lands.
BLM Seeks Input on Proposed Phosphate Mine
SODA SPRINGS, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pocatello Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposed new phosphate mine near Soda Springs, Idaho. The public scoping proc
2017 South Hills Seasonal Road Closure Lifted Today
2017 South Hills Seasonal Road Closure Lifted Today
Boise District Resource Advisory Council Meeting Set for April 5, 2017
BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Boise District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet at the Boise District Office on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reward offered for information on graffiti along Highway 21
BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is asking for help in identifying who spray-painted graffiti on the Black Cliffs climbing area, located on BLM-managed public lands along Hwy.
2017 South Hills Seasonal Road Closure Extended
BURLEY, ID – Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burley Field Office will extend the seasonal road closure until conditions dry out in the South Hills area.