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Eastern States

March Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Over Five Million Dollars

WASHINGTON—The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM-ES) quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted in competitive bids for all of the 1,147.10 acres offered.  The on-line sale was host

National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Eastern States, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming

Ryan Zinke Sworn In as 52nd Secretary of the Interior

Today, Ryan Zinke (pronounced Zink-EE) was confirmed and sworn in as the 52nd Secretary of the Interior.

Eastern States

BLM Finalizes the Return of Nearly 60,000 Acres of Land to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians in Minnesota

In support of meeting the nation’s obligations to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians in Minnesota, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) announced 

Eastern States

BLM and Forest Service Propose Major Step to Protect, Study Superior National Forest

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States today submitted to the Federal Register for publication a notice of the U.S.

Eastern States

BLM Announces Online Oil and Gas Lease Sale Scheduled March 23

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM-ES) is preparing for an online oil and gas lease sale on March 23, 2017.  The online auction will begin at 8 a.m.

Eastern States

The BLM Invites the Public to Learn about Lichen

Jupiter, FL – Looking for something new to do?

Eastern States

Obama Administration Takes Steps to Protect Watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S.

Eastern States

Eastern States Online Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Over $1 Million

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM-ES) generated $1,717,312 for leasing rights on parcels offered at the second online oil and gas lease sale under new authority provided by Congress

Eastern States

BLM Considers Application to Convey Federally Owned Phosphate Mineral Interests in Lee County, Florida

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM ES) is seeking public comment on an application to convey federally owned phosphate mineral interests under lands in Lee County, Flori

Eastern States

Bureau of Land Management Seeks Comment on Draft Environmental Assessment for Oil and Gas Leasing on Wayne National Forest

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northeastern States District (NSD) is seeking public comments on a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) of potential oil and gas leasing in the Wayne National For

Eastern States

BLM Posts Sale Notice for December 2016 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States Office has posted the proposed list of parcels for the upcoming quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale, scheduled for December 13, 2016.

Eastern States

Bureau of Land Management Holds Public Meetings to Amend Land Use Plans in Wisconsin and Minnesota

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold public meetings for amending Land Use Plans (LUPs) for BLM-administered lands in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Eastern States

BLM Eastern States Office Successfully Concludes First Online Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Today’s sale was the first online oil and gas lease sale by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under new authority provided by Congress.

Eastern States

Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area Celebrates NPLD September 24, 2016

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States invites volunteers to help construct a fence to protect the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area wetland area, September 24, as part

Eastern States

BLM Considers Application to Convey Federally-owned Mineral Interest in Escambia County

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM ES) is seeking public comment on an application to convey Federally-owned mineral interests of public lands in Escambia County, Florida. 

Eastern States

BLM Readies First Online Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Eastern States Office will be the first BLM office to hold an online oil and gas lease sale under new authority provided by Congress.

Eastern States

BLM Eastern States Office To Hold First On-line Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Eastern States Office will hold a September online-only oil and gas lease sale, inaugurating an internet-based auction system using EnergyNet. The sale
Eastern States

The Bureau of Land Management Seeking Wild Horse and Burro Holding

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking contractors who meet the requirement of a short term wild horse and burro holding facility within a 75-mile radius of Jackson, Mississippi. All a

Eastern States

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area Announces 2016 Artist-in-Residence Program

The Bureau of Land Management at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (ONA) is pleased to announce its 2016 Artist-in-Residence program.

Eastern States

Comment Period for Proposed Federal Oil and Gas Leasing in the Wayne National Forest Set to Close May 31, 2016

On April 28, 2016, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northeastern

Eastern States

Karen Mouritsen Named BLM's Eastern States Director

Bureau of Land Management Director Neil Kornze announced today that BLM and Interior Department veteran Karen Mouritsen has been selected as the BLM Eastern States Director.

Eastern States

Bureau of Land Management Requests Comments Prior to Analyzing Expressions of Interest for Wayne National Forest

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM ES) has received dozens of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from industry operators, indicating their desire to explore and possibly develop Federal

Eastern States

Bureau of Land Management Reschedules December Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM ES) today announced that it is rescheduling the oil and gas lease sale previously scheduled for December 10, 2015.

Eastern States

BLM Celebrates NPLD with Gunston Elementary School

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) and Gunston Elementary School are teaming up to celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Sept.

Eastern States

Living Classrooms Thrive At Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area

Located in Lorton, Virginia, BLM Eastern States' Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) offers 800 acres of forest and meadows, 2 fishing ponds, 13.4 miles of hiking trails, 7 miles of