Press Releases
Oil and Gas Lease Sale to be Held 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 September 13, 2012, at the BLM-ES office located at 7450 Boston Boulevard,
Fireworks Banned on BLM Lands in Oregon and Washington 2012
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) prohibits the use of fireworks on all BLM-managed public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.
Historic Minnesota Survey Field Notes Available Online
The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) announces that electronic images of all Minnesota field notes created by surveyors for the federal government from 1847, are available on-line
June Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Over $800,000
The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted in competitive bids for all but one of the 51 parcels offered.
BLM-Eastern States Opens New Mountain Bike Trail at Meadowood
BLM-Eastern States opened the first constructed trail for mountain bikes on BLM lands east of the Mississippi River with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 9, that included participation f
BLM Announces Availability of Final Land Use Analysis and Environmental Impact Statement for East Lynn Lake Coal Leases
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today published in the Federal Register the Notice of Availability for the Final Land Use Analysis and Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for East Lynn L
Homesteading Day in Oregon
Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber proclaimed June 7, 2012, as Homesteading Day in Oregon!
Mottice Named Acting State Director
This week, the BLM is proud to announce Mike Mottice as the Acting Oregon/Washington State Director.
BLM Moves Hearing on Vehicle, Aircraft use in Wild Horse and Burro Program to July 10
The BLM has rescheduled a public hearing on the use of aircraft to gather wild horses and burros to provide more notice to members of the public who wish to participate.
Experience America's Great Outdoors: Free
In advance of National Trails Day this Saturday, June 2, 2012, as well as National Get Outdoors and Free Fishing day next Saturday, June 9, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Oregon and Washing
BLM Releases Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan Amendments for the SunZia Southwest Transmission Line Project
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS) for the SunZia Southwest Transmission Line Project in New Mexico and Arizona.
BLM Honors Montana Couple With 2012 "Making a Difference" National Award
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today presented its prestigious “Making a Difference" National Volunteer Awards to four individuals, three couples, one group, and one BLM employee for outstandi
BLM Colorado State Office Posts Sale Notice for August Oil and Gas Lease Sale
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado will offer one parcel totaling 921 acres during the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., Aug.
BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $4.8 million (05-10-12)
Today the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold 30 parcels totaling 28,371 acres for $4.8 million including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.
BLM Montana Announces Results of May 2012 Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Bonus bids at the Bureau of Land Management's May 8 oil and gas lease sale in Billings totaled $3,950,025.
BLM Releases Environmental Assessment for Meadowood Barn
BLM Releases Environmental Assessment for Meadowood Barn The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States Office has released an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the barn at the Meadowood Special Recr
Public Meetings on Plans for Western Oregon Forests
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon is initiating a resource management plan (RMP) revision which will provide goals, objectives, and direction for the management of approximately 2.6 millio
Openings Available on Advisory Councils
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is extending the deadline for nominations for 16 positions on its three Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) in Oregon and Washington.
BLM to Hold Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale on April 18, 2012
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering oil and gas leasing mineral rights on 28 parcels totaling 6,500 acres located on federal lands in New Mexico and Oklahoma.
BLM Colorado oil and gas leasing reform (03-06-12)
Oil and natural gas development on the public’s land and the public’s mineral estate provides an economic driver for Colorado’s economy, with 22,912 Colorado jobs supported by energy and mineral de