Press Releases

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Idaho

Fire Managers Remove Stage One Fire Restrictions: Cooler temperatures and moisture reduces the threat of wildfire

TWIN FALLS, ID –  Twin Falls District (Bureau of Land Management) and the Sawtooth National Forest will remove the Stage One Fire Restrictions in areas of Twin Falls, Cassia, Cama

Idaho

Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council to Meet Wednesday

TWIN FALLS, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 9:00 a.m.

Idaho

Release of Final Environmental Documents Includes Public Review of Phosphate Mine Plan

POCATELLO, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S.

Idaho

Post-fire Stabilization Work To Occur This Weekend

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin Emergency Stabilization treatments this week on the MM14 Highway 21 fire. On Saturday, Sept.

Idaho

Eastern Idaho 4-H Clubs to Showcase 10 Trained Yearling Mustangs: Trail Challenge and Adoption during Eastern Idaho State Fair

BLACKFOOT, ID – An impressive number of eastern Idaho 4-H club members recently jumped at the chance to train a wild horse yearling to prepare for the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot.

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BLM Issues Guidance for Implementing Greater Sage-Grouse Plans

 WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today moved forward on its collaborative effort to conserve Greater Sage-Grouse and its habitat by issuing Instruction Memorandums (IMs) that

Idaho

BLM Looks Forward to Hunting Season in the Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness Areas

It's September and hunting season has already begun. Public lands in Idaho provide fantastic opportunities for big game and upland game hunting including mule deer, antelope, elk and chukar.

Idaho

BLM Seeks Public Input for Blue Creek Bay Improvements

Coeur d’Alene, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has completed analysis for proposed vegetative treatments and recreation enhancements at the Wallace L.

Idaho

Bureau of Land Management Seeks 2016 Artist-in-Residence in Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is pleased to announce an opportunity to be the next Artist-in-Residence in the Owyhee Canyonlands.

Idaho

University of Idaho 4-H Clubs and BLM Partner to Showcase Wild Horses

BOISE, ID – University of Idaho 4-H members from around the Treasure Valley have had nearly six weeks to prepare their wild horse weanlings for this weekend’s showcase to take place during the West

Idaho

BLM Cottonwood Office to Temporarily Close for Facility Move

Cottonwood, ID – The BLM Cottonwood Field Office is planning an office closure on Monday, August 29, to allow the office to move from their temporary quarters into the newly constructed office buil

Idaho

BLM Protects 80 acres along the Henry's Fork

IDAHO FALLS, ID – Approximately 80 acres of land near St.

Idaho

BLM Approves Modified Mine Plan for Thompson Creek Mine

CHALLIS, ID – On Thursday, August 11, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and United States Forest Service will conditionally approve a modified mine plan to allow the production of molybdenum from

Idaho

BLM Leases Oil and Gas Resources on 8 Parcels in Southwest Idaho

BOISE – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho received bonus bids totaling $352,427 for eight parcels covering 9,243 acres in Payette County, Idaho, at the oil and gas lease sale held July 27,

Idaho

Boise District Resource Advisory Council Meeting Set for August 3, 2016

BOISE, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at the Boise District Office from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Idaho

Public Comments Needed on Wilderness Planning for Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness

CHALLIS, ID— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office and Salmon-Challis National Forest are entering the initial stages of planning for the Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness (JMJP)

Idaho

Protection of the Blackfoot River Provides New Public Access at Morgan Bridge

POCATELLO, Idaho (July 22, 2016)—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in partnership with The Conservation Fund and landowners Gordon and Theresa Prouse, has permanently protected 400 acres within

Idaho

Extreme Mustang Makeover Returning to Nampa, Idaho

Georgetown, Texas – The Extreme Mustang Makeover, presented by the Mustang Heritage Foundation in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management's Wild Horse and Burro Program, will be held in Namp

Idaho

BLM Idaho State Office to hold oil and gas lease sale

BOISE – The Bureau of Land Management Idaho will offer leasing rights on eight parcels of land totaling 9,243 acres near Payette, Idaho, within the Four Rivers Field Office, in a competitive oil an

Idaho

BLM works to enhance visitor experiences, protect resources at Cove Recreation Site

BOISE, ID – New rules at the Cove Recreation Site located along C.J.

Idaho

BLM Invites the Public to Visit and Learn at Archeological Site near Cottonwood

Cottonwood, ID – An opportunity to learn firsthand how an archeological dig is conducted and to view some of the interesting artifacts that are uncovered is right in your backyard!

Idaho

BLM Resource Advisory Council to Meet in Coeur d'Alene July 7

Coeur d’Alene, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet on Thursday, July 7, at the Coeur d’Alene District Office located at 3815 Schreiber W

Idaho

BLM Seeks Feedback on Proposed Improvements at Ross Point

Coeur d’Alene, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene Field Office invites the public to provide feedback on proposed recreation improvements at the Ross Point recreation site.

Idaho

Interim Wilderness Travel Brochures Now Available

BLM Idaho Falls District
1405 Hollipark Drive

Idaho

BLM to Temporarily Close Skinny Dipper Hot Springs Near Boise

Due to public health and safety issues and resource damage, the Bureau of Land Management has put a five-year closure in place on public lands that include the Skinny Dipper Hot Springs.