Press Releases
BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets over $24 Million from Parcels in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma
A quarterly oil and gas lease sale administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) netted over $24 million in revenues today from the sale of 37 federal leases in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma
Partners in Conservation Awards Announced
On October 18, 2012, Secretary Ken Salazar will present the 2012 Partners in Conservation Awards in Washington, D.C. From Oregon, two projects were nominated for this prestigious honor.
BLM to Hold Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale on October 17, 2012
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering oil and gas leasing mineral rights on 37 parcels totaling 16,927 acres located on federal lands in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma.
Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area Shines on NPLD 2012
On September 29, BLM-Eastern States Meadowood Special Recreation Area (SRMA) staff and volunteers celebrated National Public Lands Day 2012 by painting fences, surveying boundary lines with cadastr
BLM Invites Public to Second Workshop on Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone Solar Regional Mitigation Planning
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a second public workshop for the Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone (SEZ) Solar Regional Mitigation Plan (SRMP) on October 24 and 25, from 8 a.m.
Fire Restrictions Extended Throughout Oregon & Washington
In response to the hot, dry weather, both Oregon and Washington have extended their bans on recreational fires in some areas.
BLM Recreation Sites to Waive Fees this Saturday
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will waive entrance fees for visitors to BLM recreation sites this Saturday, September 24th, in honor of National Public Lands Day.
Extreme Fire Danger Persists
Due to extreme fire danger, hunters and other outdoor recreationists are reminded to take extra caution.
Some general tips to avoid starting new fires:
BLM Montana Marks National Public Lands Day 2012
The Bureau of Land Management is waiving day-use fees and sponsoring several volunteer work projects on September 29 as part of National Public Lands Day.
December Oil and Gas Lease Sale Scheduled at Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States Office
The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) office will hold a quarterly, competitive oil and gas lease sale on December 13, 2012, at the BLM-ES office located at 7450 Boston Boulevard, S
BLM Montana-Dakotas and Rocky Mountain College Celebrate 2012 National Fossil Day
In honor of the third annual National Fossil Day, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Rocky Mountain College will present a series of presentations on dinosaurs and other prehistoric species in
Proposed Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline: Land Management Plan Amendments and Right-of-Way Grant
Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area
On Saturday, September 29, volunteers around the nation will visit their favorite parks, beaches, wildlife preserves, or forests and chip in to help improve these treasured places.
Tweet Chat and Live Blogging at BLM California Youth Summit
The Bureau of Land Management will be hosting a tweet chat and live blogging on its Tumblr blog during a youth summit in Riverside, CA tomorrow.
Oregon and California Lands Act Celebrates 75th Anniversary
PORTLAND, OR — This year marks the 75th anniversary of the O&C Act of 1937.
BLM Selects State Director for Oregon/Washington
PORTLAND, OR — Bureau of Land Management Acting Director Mike Pool announced today the selection of Jerome E.
Comment Period Extended for Draft Secretarial Order Revising Rules for Co-Development of Oil and Gas and Potash Resources in Southeast New Mexico
The Department of the Interior has granted a 15-day extension of the public comment period for the draft Secretarial Order to promote orderly and safe development of oil and gas and potash resource
Comment Period and Public Meeting Update for SunZia Southwest Transmission Project
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has received requests for an extension to the comment period and additional public meetings for the SunZia Southwest Transmission Project Draft Environmental Imp
BLM Colorado State Office Posts List of Proposed Parcels for November Oil and Gas Lease Sale (08-10-12)
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office posted the list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., Nov.
BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $102,953 (08-09-12)
Today the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold 1 parcel totaling 921.87 acres for $102,953 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.
BLM Montana Announces Results of July 2012 Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Bonus bids at the Bureau of Land Management's July 17 oil and gas lease sale in Billings totaled $3,397,124.
BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets over $28 Million from Parcels in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma
A quarterly oil and gas lease sale administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) netted over $28 million in revenues today from the sale of 35 federal leases in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma
BLM Conducts Field Tour with the Chair of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation
As part of the Bureau of Land Management’s ongoing government-to-government consultation efforts with Indian tribes, three key BLM officials joined Chair Tex G.