Press Releases

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Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana/Dakotas Holds Successful Coal Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today accepted a single, high bid of $10,650,000 ($0.30 per recoverable ton) from Signal Peak Energy LLC for five unleased coal parcels in the Bull Mountains Min

Oregon-Washington

BLM Initiates Planning For Hardrock Geological Prospecting, Announces Additional Public Meeting: March 13

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it is beginning the process to evaluate an exploration plan for hardrock geological prospecting northeast of the Mount St.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Issues Forestry Pilot Project Report

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it is making available a report titled “Southwest Oregon Secretarial Pilot Projects on BLM Lands: Our Experience So Far and Broader Consider

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Posts List of Proposed Parcels for May Oil and Gas Lease Sale (02-09-12)

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., May 10, 2012, at the State Office in

Oregon-Washington

BLM Initiates Planning For Hardrock Geological Prospecting

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it is beginning the process to evaluate an exploration plan for hardrock geological prospecting northeast of the Mount St.

Eastern States

2012 Managed Deer Hunt at Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area

The Bureau of Land Management held a successful Managed Deer Hunt at the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area located on Mason Neck, Virginia, from January 19 through 21, 2012.

Eastern States

200 Years of the General Land Office Commemorated by the Bureau of Land Management

Two hundred years ago this April, the General Land Office (GLO) opened its doors for business.

Oregon-Washington

Resource Advisors Needed

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Oregon/Washington announced today that it is seeking public nominations for 15 open positions on its three Resource Advisory Councils (RACs).

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana Announces January 2012 Oil and Gas Lease Sale Results

Bonus bids at the Bureau of Land Management's January 24 oil and gas lease sale in Billings totaled $35,975,750.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Distributes Final Payments to Counties 2012

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it has issued payment to 18 counties in western Oregon eligible under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act extensio

New Mexico

BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets over $27 Million from Parcels in Three States

A quarterly oil and gas lease sale administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) netted $27,242,369 in revenues today from the sale of 43 Federal leases in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Oregon-Washington

New Roseburg Manager Named

Oregon/Washington State Director Ed Shepard announced the selection of Katrina Symons as the new the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roseburg District Manager.

Oregon-Washington

New Prineville Manager Named

Today Ed Shepard, the Oregon/Washington Bureau of Land Management (BLM) State Director, announced the selection of Ms.

Oregon-Washington

Meetings Engage Public in Planning Process for Sage-Grouse

On Dec. 9, 2011, The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) initiated a planning process to address sage-grouse conservation measures in land use plans in ten western states.

Oregon-Washington

Burns District Manager Named

Today, Ed Shepard, the Oregon/Washington Bureau of Land Management (BLM) State Director, announced the selection of Brendan Cain as the District Manager for BLM's office in Burns, Oregon.

Eastern States

All Parcels Sold in December Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted in competitive bids for all parcels offered.

Eastern States

2012 Managed Hunt - Meadowood Special Recreation Area

The 2012 Meadowood Managed Hunt located on Mason Neck, Virginia, will be having a lottery draw hunt January 19, 20 and 21, 2012.

Montana-Dakotas

Secretary Salazar Announces Appointments to Dakotas Resource Advisory Council

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced new appointments or reappointments to the Dakotas’ citizen-based Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the Bureau of Land Management on

California

Angie Lara Selected as BLM California Associate State Director

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California State Director Jim Kenna today announced the selection of Angie Lara as BLM-California's new Associate State Director.

Eastern States

Wisteria Island Found to be in Federal Ownership

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM-ES) office in Springfield, Virginia, has reversed a previous decision regarding the ownership of Wisteria Island near Key West, Florida.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana-Dakotas Rejects Coal Lease Bid

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has rejected the only bid it received at its November 16 coal lease sale.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $3,260,698.50

Today the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold 43 of 54 parcels offered totaling 31,071 acres for $3,260,698.50 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana to Hold Coal Lease Sale 11/16/2011

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a competitive coal lease sale by sealed bid at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2011.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Posts List of Proposed Parcels for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office has posted its list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., Feb.

Montana-Dakotas

Secretary Salazar Announces New Appointments to BLM Resource Advisory Councils

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced new appointments or reappointments of 16 members to Montana's three citizen-based resource advisory councils (RACs), which advise the Bureau of L