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BLM National News Releases

2016
October
BLM Completes Comprehensive Update of Its Oil and Gas Measurement Rules
BLM Announces Additional Online Oil and Gas Lease Sales in 2016
Matthew Allen Named BLM Communications Director
September
BLM Announces Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Award Winners for 2016
Scoping Comments Available for Coal PEIS
BLM Announces Annual Adjustment to Drilling Permit Fee
BLM Announces Annual Adjustment to Its Mineral Fee Cost-Recovery Schedule
Secretary Jewell, Governor Hickenlooper Celebrate Unprecedented Collaborative Conservation Effort for Greater Sage-Grouse
BLM Announces Recipients of 2016 Rangeland Stewardship Awards
BLM Issues Guidance for Implementing Greater Sage-Grouse Plans
BLM Announces Public Input Opportunities for the First of "Section 368" Energy Corridor Regional Reviews
August
BLM Takes Important Step Toward Online Oil & Gas Lease Sales
BLM, USGS Publish Data and Visualization Site for Sagebrush Geospatial Data
BLM Announces Key Leadership Appointment
BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for September in Elko, Nevada
Ed Roberson Named BLM Utah State Director
July
Director Kornze Finalizes Transfer of One-Million-Acre St. Lawrence Island to Alaska Natives
BLM-Alaska Announces Management Plan for Alaska's Eastern Interior
BLM Moves to 100 Percent e-Filing of Drilling Permit Applications
BLM to Analyze Proposed Production Well in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska
BLM and Joint Venture Adopt Partnership
BLM Director Kornze to Visit Alaska Next Week
Interior Releases Blueprint for Responsible Development in Moab
BLM Earns Three Customer Service Awards
June
BLM Adjusts Onshore Oil and Gas Civil Penalties for Inflation
BLM-Eastern States Office To Hold First Online Oil and Gas Lease Sale
BLM Returns to Work in Gold Butte
Bureau of Land Management Requests Information from Forest Service for Lease Application in Minnesota
Two BLM Employees Honored with Legends Awards by American Recreation Coalition
BLM Presents 'Making a Difference' National Volunteer Awards
May
Agencies Release Study of 'West-Wide' Energy Corridors
Wild Horses and Burros on Public Rangelands Now 2.5 Times Greater than 1971 when Protection Law Was Passed
Karen Mouritsen Named BLM's Eastern States Director
Secretary Jewell Joins Communities in Southern California to Celebrate Monument Designation
BLM Extends Deadline for Nominations for Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards
BLM Gathering Public Input on Coal Program at Six Public Meetings
April
Interior Department Takes Next Step in Comprehensive Review of Federal Coal Program
BLM Extends Comment Period on Proposed Land-Use Planning Rule
BLM Releases Statistics on Oil and Gas Activity on Federal, Indian Lands
BLM Releases Final Programmatic EIS to Use Three Herbicides on Western Public Lands
Interior Department Approves 287-Megawatt Soda Mountain Solar Project in Southern California
Mary Jo Rugwell Named BLM Wyoming State Director
March
BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for April in Redmond, Oregon
The Bureau of Land Management Announces Second Webinar on Initiative to Make Land-use Planning more Collaborative, Transparent, and Effective
BLM Announces Three Selections for National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
Interior Department Takes Next Step in Comprehensive Review of Federal Coal Program
BLM Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule to Reduce Methane Emissions, Wasted Gas on Public, Tribal Lands
Secretary Jewell Joins Community to Dedicate Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
BLM Director Kornze Finalizes Transfer of 1,500 Acres to North Slope Community
BLM Director Kornze Visits Legacy Well Sites in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska
BLM Director Kornze to Visit Alaska's North Slope
BLM Releases Guidance to Improve Coordination and Management of Bighorn Sheep Habitat to Minimize Conflicts with Domestic Sheep and Goats
BLM Seeks Bids for Off-Range Pastures to Care for Wild Horses
Bureau of Land Management Announces Public Meeting, Webinar on Initiative to Make Future Land-use Planning more Collaborative, Transparent, and Effective
February
BLM Takes Key Steps to Expedite Solar Energy Development on Public Lands
BLM's New Policy Will Reduce Threats to Migratory Birds
BLM Seeks Nominations for 2016 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards Program
Secretaries Jewell, Vilsack Applaud President Obama's Designation of Three New National Monuments in California Desert
Planning 2.0: BLM Takes Major Step Toward Modernizing Planning Process, Increasing Public Involvement
President Proposes $1.3 Billion Budget for BLM in Fiscal Year 2017
BLM Announces 2016 Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Schedule
January
Secretary Jewell Announces Proposal to Reduce Methane Emissions, Wasted Gas on Public, Tribal Lands
Secretary Jewell Launches Comprehensive Review of Federal Coal Program
Secretary Jewell Announces Nearly $40 Million for Conservation, Wildfire Prevention, Landscape Restoration and Recreation Projects in Nevada
November
BLM Updates Oil and Gas Leasing Process To Add Online Land Nominations
2015
December
Significant Progress Made in Landscape-Scale Management Efforts in 2015
BLM Marks Major Gains in 2015 Ensuring Safe and Responsible Energy Development on Public Lands
BLM Designates 2016 Fee-Free Days, Making it Even Easier For Americans to Connect with Their Public Lands
November
BLM Announces Second Call for Nominations to Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
Onshore Order Rulemaking Update: BLM Extends Comment Periods
BLM Releases Draft Supplemental EIS on Roan Plateau
UPDATED- BLM Schedules Public Scoping Meetings on Proposed Minerals Withdrawal in Sagebrush Focal Areas and Extends Public Comment Period
Interior Department, State of California Announce Innovative Strategy for Renewable Energy and Conservation on Public Lands in California Desert
BLM Announces Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Award Winners
October
BLM Approves First Federal Production Well in the National Petroleum Reserve
Secretary Jewell Joins Nevadans to Celebrate Designation of Basin and Range National Monument
BLM Director Unveils New, Interactive Mountain Bike Maps at Outerbike 2015
BLM Seeks Comment on Draft Update to Measurement Standards for Gas Produced on Public Lands
September
BLM to Implement Adjusted Drilling Permit Fee on Oct. 1
BLM Announces Leadership Appointments in Three Key States,
Annual Update of Mineral Cost Recovery Fee Schedule Takes Effect Oct. 1
BLM Seeks Comment on Draft Update to Measurement Standards for Oil Produced on Public Lands
Historic Conservation Campaign Protects Greater Sage-Grouse
BLM Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule to Modernize Oil and Gas Regulations and Replace Onshore Order 3
August
Interior Department Approves 485-Megawatt Blythe Mesa Solar Project in California
Updated BLM Policy for Communitization Agreements Will Aid Timely Distribution of Oil and Gas Royalties
Interior Department Releases National Seed Strategy for Landscape Scale Rehabilitation and Restoration
Nominations Open for Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
Interior Department Proposes First Master Leasing Plan in Utah for Balanced Energy Development, Conservation
Secretary Jewell Lauds President's Signing of Boulder White Clouds Legislation
BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for September 2-3 in Oklahoma City
July
Forest Supervisor Tapped to Lead BLM's National Conservation Lands Program
Secretary Jewell, Chief Tidwell Join Community to Celebrate Browns Canyon National Monument Designation
BLM Seeks Comment on Proposed Rule to Modernize Oil and Gas Regulations
Secretary Jewell Applauds President Obama?s Designation of Basin and Range National Monument in Nevada
Secretaries Vilsack and Jewell Laud President Obama's Designation of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
Interior Department Announces Series of Public Listening Sessions on Federal Coal Program
BLM Announces New Research to Curb Population Growth and Improve Health of Wild Horse and Burro Herds
June
Two Generations of Interior, BLM Leadership Mark 15th Anniversary of National Conservation Lands System
BLM Seeks Public Comments on Use of Three New Herbicides
BLM Announces New Assistant Director for Fire and Aviation
Interior Department Approves First Solar Energy Zone Projects
May
BLM Presents 'Making a Difference' National Volunteer Awards
BLM Extends Public Comment Period on Oil and Gas Royalty Rulemaking
BLM, USFS Plans for Western Public Lands Provide for Greater Sage-Grouse Protection, Balanced Development
BLM Employees Honored by Public Lands Foundation
Secretary Jewell, Congressman Hoyer Call for Full Funding of Landmark Recreation, Conservation Program at Maryland's Douglas Point
Secretary Jewell Announces Comprehensive Rangeland Fire Strategy to Restore & Protect Sagebrush Lands
BLM Recognizes Employees at Awards Ceremony
BLM Extends Deadline for Bids for New Off-Range Pastures To Care for Wild Horses
BLM Leaders Tour Drought Areas and Check in on Fire Season
BLM Extends Deadline for Nominations for Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards
April
Secretary Jewell Announces Over $4 Million to Protect Sagebrush Lands Threatened by Rangeland Fire
BLM Announces Three Selections for National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
Interior Department Seeks Public Dialogue on Reform of Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Regulations
March
BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for April 22-23 in Columbus, Ohio
Interior Department Releases Final Rule to Support Safe, Responsible Hydraulic Fracturing Activities on Public and Tribal Lands
February
Secretary Jewell, Secretary Vilsack Applaud President Obama?s Designation of Browns Canyon National Monument
BLM Approves Greater Mooses Tooth Unit Oil and Gas Development Project in Alaska
Roberson to be Director of BLM's National Operations Center in Denver
Secretary Jewell, Director Kornze "Flip the Switch" on Desert Sunlight Solar Farm
BLM Requests Nominations for the 2015 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards Program
BLM Seeks Bids for New Off-Range Pastures to Care for Wild Horses
January
President Proposes $1.2 Billion for BLM in Fiscal Year 2016
BLM and Forest Service Announce 2015 Grazing Fee
Interior Department Greenlights Transmission Line to Modernize Grid, Unlock Renewable Energy Sources in Southwest
Secretary Jewell Visits New Mexico's Permian Basin to Discuss Efforts to Reduce Methane on Public Lands
Secretary Jewell Statement on President Obama's Strategy to Cut Methane Emissions
BLM Director Highlights Agency Accomplishments in 2014
Secretary Jewell Launches Comprehensive Strategy to Protect and Restore Sagebrush Lands Threatened by Rangeland Fire
BLM Delivers on Permits, Leasing Opportunities for Oil and Gas in 2014
2014
December
BLM Helium Sales Generate $215 Million for American Taxpayer in 2014
Interior Department Announces Initial Steps to Strengthen Federal Energy Valuation Rules, Expand Guidance on Federal Coal Program
BLM Reaches Major Permitting Milestone for First Projects under Western Solar Plan
November
Secretary Jewell, Governor Hickenlooper, Colorado Congressional Delegation Announce Landmark Settlement for Colorado's Roan Plateau that Balances Conservation, Oil & Gas Development
BLM Extends Public Comment Period for Solar/Wind Competitive Leasing Proposed Rule and Announces Webinar
BLM Employees Recognized for Outstanding Public Engagement Efforts
Second Call for Nominations for Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
October
BLM Announces Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Award Winners
Federal Agencies Offer Vision to Ensure Future Generations Can Enjoy Wilderness
Secretary Jewell Commends Wyoming Ranchers for Commitment to Conserving Sagebrush Habitat
Secretary Jewell Tours Sagebrush Habitat Restoration Efforts in Idaho
BLM Announces Fee-Free Days for 2015
BLM Announces November NPR-A Oil & Gas Lease Sale
September
Secretary Jewell Announces Competitive Leasing Policy to Encourage Solar and Wind Energy Development on Public Lands, Create Greater Certainty for Developers
U.S. Department of the Interior and State of California Release Draft Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan for Public Review
BLM Announces Experienced Land Manager as New Eastern States Director
Veteran Land Manager Timothy Murphy Named as BLM's Idaho State Director
Public Listening Sessions on BLM Planning 2.0 Initiative Slated for Denver and Sacramento
August
Nominations Open for Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
BLM Issues Guidance on Uses of Railroads Rights-of-Way Land
BLM Investigates Wild Horse Deaths at Kansas Corral
July
BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for August 25 in Riverton, Wyoming
BLM Director Supports Expanding Oil and Gas Pilot Offices
BLM Director Discusses Oil and Gas Inspections with Industry
Bureau of Land Management Fire Program to Focus on Sage-Grouse Conservation
BLM Director Puts Focus on Oil and Gas Inspections
BLM Seeks Bids for New Long-Term Pastures and Short-Term Facilities to Care for Off-Range Wild Horses
June
Secretary Jewell Announces $43 Million to States for Parks, Outdoor Recreation through Land Water Conservation Fund
BLM Announces Adjustments to Mining-Related Location and Annual Maintenance Fees
BLM Auction Yields $5.8 Million in Competitive Bids for Nevada's Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone
Federal Agency Leaders Meet to Celebrate 20 Years of Native Plant Conservation and Renew MOU Commitment
BLM Finalizes Lander Resource Management Plan that Provides for Energy Development, and Protections for Wildlife, Cultural and Natural Resources
BLM Requests Nominations for the 2014 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards Program
May
The Bureau of Land Management Presents the 2014 "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Awards
Secretary Jewell Joins Community to Celebrate Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Designation
Obama Administration Announces $6.7 Million to Hire Young People to Work on Public Lands Across the Nation
Rocky Mountain Native Selected for Colorado?s Top BLM Position
BLM Extends Application Deadline for Submitting Research Proposals Aimed at Suppressing Population Growth of Wild Horse and Burro Herds
BLM Seeks Bids for New, Short-Term Facilities to Care for Wild Horses and Burros Removed from Western Public Rangelands
BLM Seeks Input on Refining Planning Process
April
BLM to Examine Steps to Reduce Methane From Mining Operations on Public Lands
BLM Announces Three Selections for National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
Secretary Jewell Releases Landscape-Scale Mitigation Strategy to Encourage Dual Objectives of Smart Development and Conservation
Secretary Jewell Statement on the Senate Confirmation of Neil Kornze as Director of the Bureau of Land Management
March
Interagency Workgroup Seeks Public Input in Energy Corridor Review
BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for April 14-15 in Sacramento
Secretary Jewell Announces Order to Implement Youth Initiative Connecting Millions of Young People to America?s Great Outdoors
BLM Seeks Public Interest for Solar Energy Development in the Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone
Secretary Jewell Joins Point Arena Community to Celebrate Monument Designation
BLM Seeks Research Proposals to Develop New, Innovative Techniques to Suppress Population Growth of Wild Horse and Burro Herds
President Proposes $1.1 Billion for BLM in Fiscal Year 2015
February
Secretary Jewell Announces Two Solar Projects Approved in California, Nevada
Veteran Land Manager Selected for BLM Deputy Director Role
January
BLM and Forest Service Announce 2014 Grazing Fee
Federal Crude Helium Sale Nets Over $38 Million for American Taxpayers
BLM Proposes to Extend the Deadline for Revising Protocol Agreements with State Historic Preservation Offices
Sec. Jewell and Gov. Hickenlooper Tour Innovative Efforts to Conserve and Enhance Habitat for Sage Grouse
BLM Partnerships Receive "Partners in Conservation" Awards
2013
December
Secretary Jewell Meets with Western Governors to Provide Update on Sage Grouse Conservation Planning, Lauds Unprecedented Federal-State Cooperation
Fee Free Days for BLM-Managed Public Lands Set for 2014
November
Secretary Jewell Announces $8.7 Million for Conservation, Wildfire Prevention and Recreation Projects in Nevada
BLM Presents Eighteenth Annual "Excellence in Interpretation or Environmental Education" Awards at 2013 National Association for Interpretation National Workshop
Interior Approves New High-Voltage Interstate Transmission Line Project in Wyoming and Idaho
October
BLM to Host First-Ever Competitive Auction to Develop Solar Energy on Public Lands
September
BLM Announces Winner of 2013 Rangeland Stewardship Award
BLM Announces Revised Mineral Cost Recovery Fee Schedule on Oct. 1
August
Secretary Jewell Visits North Dakota?s Bakken Region
BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
Secretary Jewell Underscores Importance of Landscape-Level Approach, Mitigation in Meeting President's Renewable Energy Goals on Public Lands
July
BLM Enters into Agreement with Sierra Club to Advance Opportunities for Veterans and Military Families on Public Lands
BLM Announces Summer Schedule for Gathering Wild Horses and Burros
Bureau of Land Management and NACD Renew Their Partnership
Land Order Facilitates Solar Energy Development on Public Lands
Worsening Drought Impacts Western Rangeland on Public Lands
Nominations Open for Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
BLM Enters into Agreement with Sierra Club to Advance Opportunities for Veterans and Military Families on Public Lands
June
BLM Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Hydraulic Fracturing Rule
Interagency Team on Bakken Continues Progress to Advance Bakken Oil and Gas Permitting and Production
BLM Welcomes National Academy of Sciences Research Committee's Report on Wild Horse and Burro Management Program
Secretary Jewell Announces Approval of Three Renewable Energy Projects in Arizona and Nevada
BLM Reopens Comment Period for Proposed Commercial Oil Shale Regulations
BLM, Tribes Continue Dialogue on Hydraulic Fracturing Rule
Department of the Interior Hosts Stakeholder Workshop on Mitigation Strategy for Large Infrastructure Projects
May
BLM Presents 2013 "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Awards
BLM Employees Receive Outstanding Public Lands Professional Awards from Public Lands Foundation
Interior Releases Updated Draft Rule for Hydraulic Fracturing on Public and Indian Lands for Public Comment
Secretaries Vilsack and Jewell Highlight Federal Preparedness for 2013 Western Wildfire Season
April
BLM Holds Public Forums to Kick Off Updates to Onshore Oil and Gas Orders
Land Management Rule Will Facilitate Renewable Energy Development on Public Lands
President Proposes $1.2 Billion for BLM in Fiscal Year 2014 to Protect Resources and Manage Uses of Public Lands
March
Secretary Salazar Celebrates Establishment of San Juan Islands National Monument
BLM Announces Three Selections for National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
Secretary Salazar Finalizes Plan Promoting Responsible Oil Shale and Tar Sands Research, Demonstration and Development
Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service and NACo Renew Public Lands Management Partnership
Secretary Salazar Approves Three Renewable Energy Projects in California and Nevada
BLM Will Webcast National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Meeting Set for March 4-5 in Oklahoma City
February
BLM Issues First Rapid Ecoregional Assessment for Colorado Plateau
Secretary Salazar Finalizes Plan for Additional Development, Wildlife Protections in 23 Million Acre National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska
BLM Requests Nominations for the 2013 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards Program
BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for March 4-5 in Oklahoma City
BLM Strengthens Wild Horse and Burro Policies to Ensure Humane Treatment of Animals, Greater Transparency
January
Secretary Salazar Finalizes Plan to Establish Renewable Energy Zone on Public Lands in Arizona
BLM and Western States Land Commissioners Association Renew Commitment to Partnership
BLM Issues New Policy Regarding Conditions on Wild Horse and Burro Sales
BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils
BLM and Forest Service Announce 2013 Grazing Fee
2012
December
Salazar Announces BLM Onshore Oil & Gas Lease Sales Garnered $233 Million for Taxpayers in 2012
BLM Reminds Miners to File Notice of Intent to Hold by December 31, 2012
BLM and Forest Service Approve Versatile 170-Mile Transmission Line for Southern Utah
BLM Announces Updates to Fall-Winter Wild Horse and Burro Gather Schedule
BLM Issues Proposal to Continue Protections on Lands Approved for Solar Energy Zones
BLM and Sierra Club Announce Winners of the First Annual Veterans Day Essay and Photo Contest for Military Service Members and Families
BLM Holds Public Scoping Meetings for New Vegetation Treatments on Public Lands in Western U.S.
BLM Issues Oil and Gas Best Practices for Wildlife Protection
November
BLM Presents Interpretation and Education Awards
BLM Plan Emphasizes Continued Oil Shale and Tar Sands Research, Demonstration and Development
BLM and Sierra Club Mission Outdoors Commemorate Veterans Day with Photo and Essay Contest for Military Service Members and Families
October
BLM Acting Director Mike Pool Presents Third Annual Director's Awards to Employees for Extraordinary Public Service
Interior Department Presents "Partners in Conservation" Awards
BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for October 29-30 in Salt Lake City
Salazar Authorizes Landmark Wyoming Wind Project Site, Reaches President?s Goal of Authorizing 10,000 Megawatts of Renewable Energy
Obama Administration Approves Roadmap for Utility-Scale Solar Energy Development on Public Lands
September
BLM Announces 2012 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Award Winners
Administration Announces NPR-A Oil & Gas Lease Sale in November
BLM Releases Yearly Updates to Mineral Cost Recovery Fee Schedule
Public Lands Commemoration Forum to be Streamed Live
Salazar Approves Transmission Line for Campo Verde Solar Project
BLM-managed Lands Contributed $130 Billion to the U.S. Economy in FY 2011
BLM Announces Tentative Fall-Winter Wild Horse and Burro Gather Schedule
August
BLM Announces Winner of 2012 Rangeland Stewardship Award
BLM Extends Deadline for Private Land Wild Horse Ecosanctuary Proposals
BLM Announces Selection of Jerome Perez as New Oregon/Washington State Director
Obama Administration Announces New Design, Expanded Content for Recreation.Gov as Part of Initiative to Boost Tourism, Strengthen Economy
Salazar Outlines Proposed Plan for Additional Development, Wildlife Protection in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska
BLM Proposes Plan Amendment to Guide Expanded Oil and Gas Development in Northwestern Colorado
July
BLM Issues Interim Final Rule Regarding Placer Mining Claim Maintenance Fees
Obama Administration Releases Roadmap for Solar Energy Development on Public Lands
Secretary Salazar Announces Landmark Proposal to Facilitate Co-Development of Potash, Oil and Gas in New Mexico
New Report: Interior Activities Contributed $385 Billion to Economy, Supported Over 2 Million Jobs in FY 2011
Salazar Announces Onshore, Offshore Wind Energy Milestones
Payment of Annual Oil and Gas Lease Fees
June
BLM Solicits Proposals for Private Land Wild Horse Ecosanctuaries
Bureau of Land Management Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Hydraulic Fracturing Rule
Nominations Open for Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
Bureau of Land Management Approves Uinta Basin Gas Project
BLM Seeks Bids for New Long-Term Pastures to Care for Wild Horses
U.S. Forest Service and BLM Announce Longer Time Period for Information Sharing on Talladega National Forest Natural Gas Lease Issue
May
Secretary Salazar Announces Presidential Migratory Bird Federal Stewardship Award to Bureau of Land Management
BLM Honors Volunteers With 2012 "Making a Difference" National Awards
Profiles of BLM's 2011 "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Award Winners
Obama Administration to Hire 20,000 Young People for Summer Work on Public Lands
Obama Administration Approves Major Natural Gas Project for Uinta Basin
Interior Releases Draft Rule Requiring Public Disclosure of Chemicals Used in Hydraulic Fracturing on Public and Indian Lands
Salazar 'Flips the Switch' on First Large-Scale Solar Energy Project on Public Lands to Provide Power to the Grid
Salazar, Abbey Dedicate Two National Conservation Areas in Utah as Part of National Tourism Week
BLM Issues Updated Guide for Cooperating Agencies
April
Secretaries Vilsack and Salazar Announce Readiness For Wildfire Season
Public Events and New Websites Commemorate BLM?s Historic Roots
BLM Announces Landscape Approach for Public Land Management
Secretary Salazar Visits North Dakota's Oil Boom; Unveils Initiatives to Accelerate Drilling Permits and Leases on Federal Lands
BLM Selects Proposed Wild Horse Ecosanctuary on Private and Public Land in Nevada for Environmental Analysis
BLM Offers Webcast of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Meeting
March
BLM Seeks Bids for New Type of Contracts for Wild Horse and Burro Management
BLM Director Approves Nearly $300,000 in Funding for Projects Aimed at Improving Conditions on Western Rangelands Where Wild Horses and Burros Roam
BLM Announces Appointment of Ruth Welch to Lead National Operations Center in Denver
BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for April 23-24 in Reno, Nevada
Interior Report Outlines Path Forward for Consolidating OSM and BLM Administrative Functions to Achieve Greater Efficiencies
BLM Invites the Public to Tour Wild Horse Long-Term Holding Pastures in Kansas
February
Service Identifies Areas to Be Assessed for Potential Northern Spotted Owl Critical Habitat, Proposes Broad Exclusions, Ecological Forestry, and Barred Owl Control
BLM Selects Proposed Wild Horse Ecosanctuary on Private Land for Environmental Review
Secretary Salazar Proposes Expansion of Ecological Forestry in Western Oregon to Provide Sustainable Timber, Healthier Habitat
Salazar Advances Blueprint for Renewable Energy Development in Arizona
BLM Issues Forestry Pilot Project Report
President Proposes $1.1 Billion for BLM in Fiscal Year 2013 to Protect Resources and Manage Uses of Public Lands
@BLMDirector Bob Abbey Joins Twitter, Tweets about Sage-Grouse Conservation
National Forests Added and Comment Period Formally Extended on Planning for Sage-Grouse Conservation Measures
BLM Signs Revised Historic Preservation Agreement That Enhances Tribal Consultation and Public Participation
Comment Period for Greater Sage-Grouse Scoping Extended by BLM and Forest Service
BLM Seeks Bids for New, Publicly Accessible Pasture Facilities to Care for Wild Horses
BLM Announces Three Selections for National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
BLM Issues Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Oil Shale and Tar Sands
BLM Announces Public Meetings on Potential Environmental Impacts of Oil Shale and Tar Sands Development
January
BLM and Forest Service Announce 2012 Grazing Fee
BLM Extends Deadline for Nominations for Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards
BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils
Administration Continues Push to Promote Tourism and Access to Outdoor Recreation
AMERICA'S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar Holds Dialogue on Fort Ord, Applauds Local Commitment to Preserve Site
Secretary Salazar and Governor Brown Expand Partnership to Expedite Renewable Energy Projects
BLM to Use State, Regional Data in Identifying Wildlife Corridors, Crucial Habitat
Fee Free Days for BLM-Managed Public Lands Set for 2012
Onshore Oil & Gas Lease Sales Garner $256 Million for American Taxpayers in 2011
Secretary Salazar Announces Decision to Withdraw Public Lands near Grand Canyon from New Mining Claims
Office of Surface Mining, Bureau of Land Management Schedule Meetings with Stakeholders on Proposed Consolidation
2011
December
BLM Seeks Comments on Development of Regulations for Competitive Leasing of Solar and Wind Energy on Public Lands
Secretary Salazar Approves Renewable Energy Projects in California, Oregon
BLM Issues Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Guidance
BLM Issues Guidance on Carbon Sequestration Studies
Salazar Continues to Advance Renewable Energy Development on Public Lands
BLM's Revised Historic Preservation Agreement Enhances Tribal Consultation
BLM Announces Key Appointments in Arizona, New Mexico
Secretary Salazar Approves Transmission for Solar Thermal 'Power Tower' Project in Southern California
BLM Review of Triple B Wild Horse Gather
Federal Agencies Announce Initial Step to Incorporate Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Measures into Land Management Plans
November
Salazar Highlights 18 Backcountry Areas Deserving Congressional Protection as Conservation Lands or Wilderness
Salazar Announces Final Approval for Christo's Over The River Art Installation in Colorado
BLM to Issue Guidance on Existing and Proposed Uses within Railroads' Rights-of-Way Authorized under the 1875 Act
BLM Presents 2011 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards
October
BLM to Webcast Kickoff Event for Stakeholders Interested in NLCS Strategy
Interior Releases Updated Roadmap for Solar Energy Development
Interior to Examine Integration of Interior's Mining Regulation and Mine Reclamation Programs
BLM Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed Withdrawal from New Mining Claims near Grand Canyon
BLM Director Bob Abbey Presents Special Awards to Agency Employees for Public Service
BLM Announces Fall-Winter Wild Horse and Burro Gather Schedule
BLM's "Director's Challenge" Initiative Will Enhance Volunteer Opportunities on Western Rangelands
September
BLM Establishes Team to Review Recently Completed Triple B Gather in Nevada
Secretary of the Interior Presents "Partners in Conservation" Awards to Four BLM-Led Partnerships
Photos from BLM Partners in Conservation Awards
Secretary Salazar Visits Landmark Solar Energy Project under Construction on Nevada Public Lands
BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for October 13-14 in Arlington, Virginia
BLM Announces Winner of 2011 Rangeland Stewardship Award
BLM Statement on AAEP Report
National Landscape Conservation System Releases 15-Year Management Strategy
August
Salazar Approves Transmission for Major Solar Project in California
BLM Participating in Information Technology Forum as Part of Innovation Efforts
Salazar Announces $43 Million for Nevada and Lake Tahoe Restoration, Conservation and Recreation Projects
Secretary Salazar Approves 550 Megawatt Solar Project in Riverside County, California
Nominations Open for Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets $49 Million: State of Wyoming to Get Nearly Half
BLM Director Bob Abbey Announces Selection of Joan Guilfoyle to Lead Agency's Wild Horse and Burro Program
BLM Director Bob Abbey Announces Selection of Jim Kenna as New California State Director
July
BLM Director Bob Abbey Announces Selection of Amy Lueders as New Nevada State Director
BLM Announces Strategy to Conserve Sage-Grouse and Protect Habitat
BLM to Engage State, Local, and Tribal Governments in Bipartisan Wilderness Agenda
2011 National Take Pride in America Award Recipients
Statement on HSUS Gather Report and Recommendations
Salazar Approves Major Renewable Energy Projects, Identifies Next Step in Solar Energy Development
BLM Seeks Bids for New Pasture Facilities to Care for and Maintain Wild Horses
June
Solar Energy Zones Temporarily Segregated Under Interim Rule
Federal Agencies to Improve Coordination to Support Energy Development and Safeguard Air Quality
BLM Announces Wild Horse and Burro Gather Schedule for Summer 2011
BLM Announces Fire and Aviation Program Leadership Appointment
Salazar Takes Next Steps in Push for Bipartisan Wilderness Agenda
Supplemental Air Quality Review Provides Path Forward for Major Utah Gas Development Project
BLM Announces Two New Leadership Appointments
Salazar Outlines Broad Opportunities for Common Ground on Wilderness
May
BLM Presents Awards for 2011 to Volunteers "Making a Difference" on Public Lands
Profiles of BLM's 2011 "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Award Winners
BLM Statement on Outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1)
BLM Announces Three Selections for National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
BLM Extends Deadlines for Proposals to Establish Public-Private Wild Horse Ecosanctuaries
April
BLM Invites the Public to Tour Wild Horse Long-Term Holding Pastures in Oklahoma
Secretary Salazar, Director Abbey Join Congressman Simpson in Emphasizing Safety, Preparedness for 2011 Fire Season
2011 Fee-Free Days Set for BLM-Administered Public Lands
BLM, USGS Begin New Wild Horse Fertility Control Study
BLM Facilitates Renewable Energy Development on Public Lands through Rules
BLM Announces Second Extension of Public Comment Period for Draft Solar PEIS
BLM Begins New Look At Oil Shale Plans
BLM Enters Into Memorandum of Understanding with Disabled Sports USA
BLM To Hold Regional Forums on Hydraulic Fracturing in Natural Gas Production
March
BLM Announces Record Settlement in Oil Site Security Dispute
BLM Announces Second Solicitation for Proposals to Establish Wild Horse Ecosanctuaries
Salazar Announces Coal Lease Sales in Wyoming
BLM Solicits Proposals for Private-Public Partnerships to Establish Wild Horse Ecosanctuaries
Salazar, Abbey Discuss $112 Billion Economic Contribution of BLM Public Lands
BLM to Webcast Two-day Meeting in Phoenix of Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
BLM Announces 2011 Priority Renewable Energy Projects
BLM Extends Public Comment Period for Draft Solar PEIS by 30 Days
February
BLM Restores Guidance for Managing Lands with Wilderness Characteristics as Part of Multiple-Use Mission
BLM Accelerates Fundamental Reforms to Wild Horse and Burro Management
BLM Extending Deadline for Nominations for Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards
Interior Invites Public Input on Future Hardrock Mineral Development in Northern Arizona near the Grand Canyon
President Obama Announces Plan for Community-Based Conservation through the America's Great Outdoors Initiative
Salazar: Technology, Water Supplies, and Fair Return Must Guide Nation's Oil Shale Program
President Proposes $1.13 Billion for BLM in Fiscal Year 2012 to Protect Resources and Manage Uses of Public Lands
BLM Review Team Finds No Violation by Wild Horse Gather Contractor of Existing BLM Policy and Procedures; BLM Director Calls for "New Normal" for Doing Business
National Public Lands Foundation Honors BLM Employees for Special Professional Achievement
Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Will Hold Two-day Meeting in March in Phoenix
Salazar Announces Additional Steps toward Smarter Development of Renewable Energy on U.S. Public Lands
BLM Statement re: Antelope Complex (Nevada) Gather Incident
BLM Celebrates Black History Month with Commemorative Walk
January
BLM and Forest Service Announce 2011 Grazing Fee
BLM Statement Regarding the Prospectus Submitted by Saving America's Mustangs Foundation to Build and Establish an Eco-Sanctuary for Wild Horses
Solar Energy Zone Plan Focus of Public Meetings in Washington, DC, and Six Western States
2010
December
BLM to Make Record System Change Concerning Information about Public Land Ranchers
Salazar, Abbey Restore Protections for America's Wild Lands
BLM to Issue Proposed New Wild Horse and Burro Management Strategy after Upcoming Holidays
Secretary Salazar Approves Ninth Commercial-Scale Solar Energy Project on Western Public Lands
Salazar, Chu Announce Next Step in Nation's March toward Renewable Energy Future
Readout of Secretary Salazar's Meeting on Western Oregon Forest Issues
BLM Releases Report by Independent Observers on Handling of Animals at Three Wild Horse Gathers
Statement of BLM Director Bob Abbey on "Summit of the Horse"
November
BLM Presents Interpretation and Education Awards
Salazar Holds Forum to Examine Best Practices for Hydraulic Fracturing in Oil and Natural Gas Production
New Web Pages Present BLM's Response to Climate Change
Fertility Control to be Focus of 11 FY 2011 Wild Horse Gathers
Salazar, Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Announce Completion of Sage-Grouse Habitat Map in the West
BLM Releases Internal Report on Johnson Valley OHV Race Permit
Secretary Salazar Approves Seventh Large-Scale Solar Energy Project on U.S. Public Lands
Salazar Establishes New Directorate For National Landscape Conservation System
Secretary Salazar Approves Second Large-Scale Solar Energy Project on Public Lands in Nevada
October
Salazar Lauds Private-Public Collaboration on the New Energy Frontier at Solar 'Power Tower' Plant Groundbreaking
BLM Announces Media Tour of Two Long-Term Wild Horse Holding Pastures in Midwest
BLM Director Bob Abbey Presents Awards to Agency Employees for Public Service
Photos of BLM Employee Award Winners
Salazar Approves Sixth and Largest Solar Project Ever on Public Lands
Salazar Announces $90 Million for Nevada and Lake Tahoe Restoration and Improvement Projects
Salazar Approves Fifth-Ever Solar Project on Public Lands
Salazar Celebrates Groundbreaking of Major Nevada Transmission Line
BLM Announces 2010 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Award Winners
Background Information on the 2010 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Award Winners
BLM Advances Oil Shale Research Process
First-Ever Solar Project Approved on Public Lands in Nevada
BLM Celebrates National Fossil Day
Salazar Approves First "Power Tower" Solar Project on U.S. Public Lands
Outreach to Mining Claimants about Abandoned Mine Hazards
Salazar Green-Lights First-Ever Solar Energy Projects on Public Lands
September
BLM Director Presents Secretarial "Partners in Conservation" Awards
Photos from BLM Partners in Conservation Awards
Update on Public Comments Received re: Wild Horse and Burro Strategy
BLM Seeks Input on Revised Historic Preservation Agreement
BLM Announces Winner of 2010 Rangeland Stewardship Award
BLM Announces Appointments to Three Key Leadership Positions
August
BLM to Conduct New Review of Permits Issued for OHV Races Held on Public Lands
BLM Gears Up to Help Prevent Spread of White-nose Syndrome in Bats
BLM Proposes National Academy of Sciences Study
July
BLM Launches Social Media to Promote Public Involvement
BLM Releases Western Oregon Forest Management Report
The Ruby Pipeline-Wild Horse Myth
BLM's Eric Morgan Wins "Take Pride in America" Award
Va., Md. Companies Awarded $2.84 Million in Stimulus Funding To Assess Conditions of Natural Resources in Western U.S.
BLM Issues New Policy Handbook on Wild Horse and Burro Management
Oil and Gas Lease Sale in National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Protects Sensitive Migratory Bird Habitat, Offers 1.8 million Acres
Energy and Interior Departments Announce Site for Solar Energy Demonstration Projects in Nevada Desert
BLM Announces Three Selections for National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
BLM Announces 30-Day Extension of Comment Period for New Direction in National Wild Horse and Burro Program
June
"Fast-Track" BLM Geothermal Project Announced in Nevada
BLM Announces Solar Energy Rental Rates
BLM Law Enforcement Rangers Honored with Bravery Award
BLM Director Seeks Input for New Direction in National Wild Horse and Burro Program
About the Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution
BLM Seeks Nominations for Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
May
Bob Abbey to Serve as Acting Director of Minerals Management Service
Interior Finalizes Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Reforms
National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Will Conduct Public Workshop and Meeting in June in Denver
The BLM Presents 2010 National Awards to Volunteers Who Are "Making a Difference" on Public Lands
BLM Volunteer Award Winner Photos
April
Salazar Dispatches BLM Director to Gulf Coast Command Center to Support Ongoing Response Efforts
BLM Designates 2010 Fee-Free Days
BLM Seeks Bids for New Pasture Facilities to Care for and Maintain Wild Horses
BLM Signs Memorandum of Understanding on Migratory Bird Conservation
Interior Agencies to Conduct Royalty Review Study to Ensure Federal Leasing Policies Provide Fair Return on Public Oil and Gas Resources
March
BLM Settles Lawsuit Involving Use of Categorical Exclusions for Oil and Gas Leasing
Secretary Salazar, Gov. Schwarzenegger Visit World's Largest Solar Plant, Laud Renewable Energy Technology, Development
National Landscape Conservation System Celebrates 10th Birthday
BLM Realigns Law Enforcement Program to Enhance Operations
BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils
Interior Expands Common-Sense Efforts to Conserve Sage-Grouse Habitat in the West
February
Interior Secretary Salazar, Gov. Gregoire Mark Recovery Act Anniversary in Seattle's Discovery Park
BLM Defers Proposed Eagle HMA Gather
President Proposes $1.1 Billion for BLM in Fiscal Year 2011 to Protect Resources and Manage Uses of Public Lands
January
BLM and Forest Service Announce 2010 Grazing Fee
Salazar, Abbey Describe Progress of Solar Energy on Public Lands
BLM Extends Deadline for Accepting Nominations for Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards
Helen M. Hankins Appointed as BLM Colorado State Director
Secretary Salazar Launches Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Reforms to Improve Certainty, Reduce Conflicts and Restore Balance on U.S. Lands
2009
December
BLM Concentrating on Renewable Energy Projects That Could Meet Stimulus Funding Deadline
November
BLM Presents Interpretation & Education Awards
Salazar Announces 38 Lease Sales for Oil and Natural Gas on Public Lands in 2010
Interior, Agriculture Secretaries to Purchase 5,026 Acres of Western Land with High Conservation Value
BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for December 7 in Reno
BLM Will Collect $6,500 Processing Fee for Each New Oil and Gas Drilling Permit Application
BLM Waives Recreation Fees for Veterans on Veterans Day
October
BLM Announces 2009 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Award Winners
Background on 2009 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards
Salazar Reforms U.S. Oil Shale Program
BLM Congratulates UK's Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, for Seed Banking Flora
Interior Launches Work Plan for BLM Western Oregon Forests
Secretary Salazar Keynotes Arizona's First Commercial Scale Wind Energy Development Public-Private Partnership Brings Dry Lake Project Online
Secretary Salazar, Gov. Schwarzenegger Sign Initiative to Expedite Renewable Energy Development
Secretary Salazar, Director Abbey Open Renewable Energy Coordination Office in California to Speed Project Processing
BLM Releases Report on Utah Oil and Gas Leases
Salazar Seeks Congressional Support for Strategy to Manage Iconic Wild Horses
Nominations Sought for BLM Environmental Practices Awards
September
BLM Appoints Deputy Director, Operations
BLM Designates National Public Lands Day as a "Fee-Free Day"
BLM Director Announces Winners of 2009 Rangeland Stewardship Awards
Salazar, Reid, Abbey Approve $135 Million for Nevada and Lake Tahoe Projects
BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for September 28 in Arlington, Virginia
August
Mining Claim Fees Due September 1
Bureau of Land Management and Montana State University To Research Science Learning Through Archaeology
Marcilynn Burke Named Deputy Director of the Bureau of Land Management
Secretary Salazar Dedicates Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area
Secretary Salazar Lauds Senate's Confirmation of Bob Abbey for BLM Director
July
Agencies Extend Public Comment Period for Solar Energy Study Areas
Salazar Calls Two-Year 'Time-Out' from New Mining Claims on Arizona Strip Watershed near Grand Canyon National Park
Multidisciplinary Team to Evaluate Deferred Utah Leases
BLM-Alaska's Gary Reimer to Receive 2009 Take Pride in America National Award
BLM Announces Winners of Best Management Practices Awards
Geothermal Lease Sale Generates More Than $9 Million
June
BLM Announces Adjustments to Mining-Related Location and Annual Maintenance Fees
Secretary Salazar, Senator Reid Announce 'Fast-Track' Initiatives for Solar Energy Development on Western Lands
Interior Review Shines Light on Controversial Utah Oil and Gas Leases
Arrests Made in Operation Targeting Network Selling Stolen Native American Artifacts
Media Advisory -- Press Conference to Announce Significant Law Enforcement Action Involving Theft of Archaeological and Cultural Artifacts from Public and Indian Lands in the Four Corners Area
Secretary Salazar Lauds President's Intention to Nominate Bob Abbey for Director of the Bureau of Land Management
Secretary Salazar: National Geological Carbon Capture Program Can Help Develop Cleaner Energy, Reduce Greenhouse Gases
May
BLM Presents 2009 National Awards to Volunteers Who Are "Making a Difference" on Public Lands
BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for June 15 in Sacramento
BLM Seeks Bids for New Pasture Facilities to Care for and Maintain Wild Horses
National Wild Horse Adoption Day Set for September 26
$12 Billion Interior Budget Focuses on Energy, Climate, Landscapes, Youth, and Native American Communities
April
BLM Announces Clarification on Application of Livestock Grazing Regulations (4/24/2009)
BLM Website Statement regarding Grazing Regulations (4/24/2009)
March
BLM Schedules Regional Tribal Listening Sessions
BLM Statement regarding Madeleine Pickens' Wild Horse Sanctuary Proposal
February
Interior, BLM Officials to Participate in Weeds Awareness Week (2/23/2009)
BLM-Utah Posts List of Proposed Parcels for Quarterly Oil and Gas Lease Sale (2/06/2009)
BLM Executes National Agreement and Conducts Tribal Outreach (2/06/2009)
National Wild Horse and Burro Board to Meet in March (2/05/2009)
Table of Utah Oil and Gas Parcels Withdrawn (2/4/2009)
January
BLM and Forest Service Announce 2009 Grazing Fee (1/30/2009)
Secretary Salazar Outlines High Ethical Standards for Interior Department (01/26/2009)
Kempthorne Authorizes BLM to Establish Special Offices (1/16/2009)
BLM Proposes Changes to Initial Set of Oil Shale R, D and D Leases (1/16/2009)
National Public Lands Foundation Honors BLM Employees (1/15/2009)
Interior, Agriculture Secretaries Announce New Purchases of Western Land Parcels (1/14/2009)
Energy Corridors Designated in Eleven Western States (1/14/2009)
BLM Director Names Wyoming State Director (1/14/2009)
BLM Announces Second Round of Oil Shale R, D, and D Leases (1/14/2009)
BLM Director Names New National Landscape Conservation System Director (1/5/2009)
2008
December
Nominations Open for BLM's Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board (12/18/2008)
Federal Agencies Move to Ease Development of Geothermal Energy (12/18/2008)
Interior Secretary Formally Designates National System of Public Lands (12/16/2008)
BLM Announces New Guidance Enhancing Protection and Recovery of Rare Species (12/15/2008)
BLM Accepting Nominations for Expanded Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards (12/12/2008)
BLM Announces Key Headquarters Appointments (12/10/2008)
BLM Director Taps James G. Kenna to Head Arizona State Office (12/08/2008)
BLM Renews Commitment to Conservation Districts (12/05/2008)
BLM Announces Final Rule for Land Withdrawals (12/04/2008)
November
Agencies Publish Final EIS on Energy Corridor Designation in the West (11/26/2008)
Recommendations of BLM's Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board (11/17/2008)
BLM Finalizes Rules That Could Add Billions of Barrels of Oil to U. S. Supply (11/17/2008)
Statement of BLM on GAO Wild Horse Management Report (11/10/2008)
BLM Waives Recreation-related Fees for Veterans on Veterans Day (11/06/2008)
October
BLM Publishes Final Regulations that Change Right-of-Way Rental Fees (10/30/2008)
BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board (10/17/2008)
BLM Announces New Rule for Land Withdrawals (10/09/2008)
September
BLM Director Announces Winners of 2008 Rangeland Stewardship Awards (9/24/2008)
BLM Announces 2008 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards (9/23/2008)
BLM Seeks to Showcase Responsible Energy Development (9/23/2008)
BLM Identifies Lands for Potential Development of Significant Oil Shale Resources (9/04/2008)
August
BLM Restoring Data to Well Information System (WIS) Website (8/18/2008)
National Historic Trails Program Recognized for Accomplishments (8/15/2008)
BLM Soil Scientists Contribute to National Exhibition at Smithsonian Museum (8/12/2008)
Record Geothermal Lease Sale Generates $28 Million in Bids (8/04/2008)
July
BLM Consults Resource Advisory Councils to Strengthen Socio-Economic Analysis (7/29/08)
Upgraded BLM Image Library Offers Views of American West (7/22/08)
Western Oil Shale Potential: 800 Billion Barrels of Recoverable Oil (7/22/08)
Lynda Roush Receives Take Pride in America National Award (7/18/08)
Record of Decision Sets Stage for Major Lease Sale in National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (7/02/08)
BLM to Continue Accepting Solar Energy Applications (7/02/08)
June
BLM Seeks Bids for One or More New Pasture Facilities (6/17/08)
Plan for Geothermal Energy Development Open for Comment (6/13/2008)
BLM Assistant Director Janine Velasco Recognized for Outstanding Federal Service (6/2/2008)
May
BLM Initiates Environmental Analysis of Solar Energy Development (5/29/2008)
BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for June 30 in Reno (5/29/2008)
BLM Recognizes Three Oil and Gas Operators for Reducing Energy "Footprint" on Public Lands (5/21/2008)
Report Offers Road Map for Energy Relief (5/21/2008)
BLM-Alaska Releases Supplemental Final Plan for Northeast National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (5/16/2008)
April
BLM Announces Revisions to Handbook Designed to Make Environmental Reviews More Efficient (4/24/2008)
Lynda Stelzer Tapped to Head BLM's National Operations Center at Denver Federal Center (4/18/2008)
Healthy Lands Initiative Fact Sheets FY2009 (4/30/2008)
Healthy Lands Initiative Funding in FY 2007
Prepared Remarks of Secretary Kempthorne on Healthy Lands Initiative
March
BLM Offers Additional Time for Comment on Oil Shale Study (3/20/2008)
BLM Offers Internet Access to Communication Sites on Public Lands (3/20/2008)
February
Interior Department Assistant Secretary Delivers Opening Remarks at National Invasive Weeds Week (2/22/2008)
BLM and Forest Service Announce 2008 Grazing Fee (2/8/2008)
National Public Lands Foundation Honors BLM Employees for Special Professional Achievement (2/07/2008)
President Proposes Budget for BLM in FY 2009 to Protect Resources and Manage Uses of Public Lands (2/4/2008)
National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Meeting February 25 in Tucson (2/1/2008)
January
BLM Sets Public Meetings on Draft Oil Shale and Tar Sands Planning Document (1/25/2008)
BLM Seeks Bids for One or More New Pasture Facilities to Care for and Maintain Wild Horses (1/23/2008)
Guest Opinion: Oil, Gas Leasing a Win-Win for Taxpayers (1/12/2008)
BLM To Start Collection of $4,000 Processing Fee for Each New Oil and Gas Drilling Permit Application (1/02/2008)
BLM Accepting Nominations for Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards (1/02/2008)
2007
December
Draft Environmental Study Addresses Oil Shale Resources on Public Lands (12/20/07)
BLM Proposes Changing Right-of-Way Rental Fees to Better Reflect Fair Market Value (12/11/07)
Chart of Proposed Rights of Way Rental Fees
In Energy Debate, We Have Met the Enemy and He is Us
November
Juan Palma Named Director of BLM's Eastern States Office (11/29/07)
Nominations Open for Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board (11/19/07)
BLM Enhances Features and Look of GeoCommunicator Website (11/09/07)
Agencies Publish Draft Environmental Impact Statement on Energy Corridors in 11 Western States (11/08/07)
BLM Waives Recreation-related Fees for Veterans on Veterans Day (11/05/07)
News Release Test (11/29/07)
October
BLM Opens National Operations Center in Denver (10/16/07)
BLM Sets Meeting of Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for November 5 in Portland (10/15/07)
BLM Issues Decision on Vegetation Treatment and Fuels Reduction Study (10/05/07)
September
Utahn Luke D. Johnson Named as Deputy Director for Programs and Policy (09/28/07)
BLM and U.S. Forest Service Commemorate 10th Anniversary of Abandoned Mine Cleanup Program (09/26/07)
BLM Director Announces Winner of Rangeland Stewardship Award (09/26/07)
Nominations Open for Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board (09/20/07)
BLM Announces Winners of Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards for 2007 (09/18/07)
New Report Details Coal Resources on Federal Land in Powder River Basin (09/05/07)
BLM Updates Mineral Cost-Recovery Fee Schedule (09/05/07)
BLM Announces Purchases of Western Land Parcels with High Conservation Values (09/04/07)
August
BLM Reconnection of Non-Indian Well Information System (NIWIS) Website (08/27/07)
BLM's "Seeds of Success" Program Aimed at Improving Health and Productivity of Public Lands (08/24/2007)
BLM Hosts Live Broadcast on Preparation of Documents Relating to Oil and Gas Development (8/22/07)
BLM Geothermal Lease Auction Signals New Trend in Renewable Energy (8/14/07)
BLM Honors Energy Companies for Sustainable Development Practices (8/14/07)
BLM Announces Appointments to Three Key Leadership Positions (8/09/07)
BLM Announces New Procedures That Will Improve Efficiency of Environmental Reviews (8/14/07)
Kempthorne Lauds Senate Confirmation of Jim Caswell as Director of Interior's Bureau of Land Management (8/06/07)
July
BLM Launches Satellite Technology to Serve Remote Locations (7/31/07)
Public Service Announcements Highlight National Trails (7/23/07)
BLM to Carry Out Land Rehabilitation Efforts When Fire Season Ends (7/20/07)
BLM Adds Energy Map Viewer to Popular NILS GeoCommunicator Web Site (7/05/07)
BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board (7/03/07)
June
Vegetation Treatment Final PEIS News Release (06/29/2007)
BLM Seeks Bids for One or More New Pasture Facilities in West to Care for and Maintain Wild Horses (06/25/2007)
BLM Launches Effort to Facilitate Renewable Energy Development on Federal Lands (06/13/2007)
May
BLM Sites Featured in Winning Photos of Federal Recreation Lands (05/26/2007)
BLM Launches New Initiative to Connect Children and Families to Public Lands (05/22/2007)
April
BLM Policy Encourages Solar Energy Development on Public Lands (04/11/2007)
March
Correction to Effective Date of Revised Onshore Oil and Gas Order Number 1 (03/08/2007)
Final Update of Federal Oil and Gas Regulations Will Improve Energy Development on Public Lands (03/07/2007)
February
Two BLM Employees Recognized by Public Lands Foundation for Dedication and Professionalism (02/08/2007)
President Bush's FY 2008 Budget Proposes $1.8 Billion for BLM (2/05/2007)
Healthy Lands Initiative Fact Sheets (2/05/2007)
Healthy Lands Initiative Funding in FY 2007
Prepared Remarks of Secretary Kempthorne on Healthy Lands Initiative
BLM and Forest Service Announce 2007 Federal Grazing Fee (2/02/2007)
January
BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for February 26 in Washington, D.C. (1/29/2007)
Where Has All the Helium Gone? (1/18/2007)
BLM Seeks Bids for One or More New Pasture Facilities in West (1/08/2007)
2006
December
BLM Announces New Appointments to National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board (12/20/2006)
Environmental Study Will Consider Comments on Impacts of Energy Corridors on Federal Lands in the West (12/19/2006)
Interior Department Issues Oil Shale Research, Development and Demonstration Leases for Public Lands in Colorado (12/15/2006)
November
New Study Measures Restrictions on Oil and Gas Development on Federal Lands (11/28/2006)
BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for December 11 in Las Vegas (11/15/2006)
Interior Department Announces Approval of Oil Shale Projects on Public Lands in Colorado (11/13/2006)
BLM Announces Waiver of Fees for Veterans and Members of U.S. Armed Forces on Veterans Day (11/08/2006)
September
Janine Velasco to Lead BLM's Human Resources Office (9/29/2006)
Ed Shepard Named BLM State Director for Oregon and Washington (09/29/2006)
BLM Director Announces Selection of Tom Lonnie To Head Bureau's Alaska State Office(09/29/2006)
Tom Dyer Tapped to Head Idaho BLM (09/29/2006)
BLM Announces 2006 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Award Winners (09/21/2006)
BLM Director Names Gene Terland as State Director for Montana and the Dakotas (09/19/2006)
Henri Bisson Named BLM Deputy Director for Operations (09/14/2006)
BLM Director Announces Winners of 2006 Rangeland Stewardship Award (09/06/2006)
August
BLM Announces Final Approval of Wind Energy Project in Idaho (08/15/2006)
BLM Publishes Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Commercial Oil Shale Leasing (08/25/2006)
July
BLM Wins Web Award for Invasive Species Website (07/24/2006
BLM Publishes New Grazing Regulations to Improve Management of Public Lands Grazing
June
Federal Agencies Release Preliminary Map of Potential Energy Corridors on Federal Lands in the West (06/09/2006)
April
"Save the Mustangs" Fund Ready to Distribute $200,000 to Wild Horse Organizations for Long-Term Care of Horses (04/04/2006)
BLM Seeks Public Input on Regulatory Efforts to Update Linear Rights-of-Way Rental Payment Schedule (04/27/2006)
March
BLM Issues Addendum to Final Environment Impact Statement On Proposed Grazing Regulation Changes
Additional Proposed Changes to Federal Oil and Gas Would Improve Energy Development on Public Lands (03/13/2006)
BLM and MMS Seek Public Input on Regulatory Efforts To Promote New Forms of Oil and Natural Gas Production (03/08/2006)
BLM to Hold Listening Session in Washington on Split Estate Issues (03/06/2006)
BLM Issues Oil and Gas Regulatory Changes Affecting Lease Acreage Limits and Lease Reinstatements (03/02/2006)
February
Bureau of Land Management and Public Lands Council Urge Public Lands Ranchers to Buy Wild Horses (02/21/2006)
BLM Sets Listening Sessions on Split Estate Issues (02/21/2006)
BLM & FS Announce 2006 Federal Grazing Fee (02/02/2006)
President FY 2007 Budget Request of 1.8 Million BLM Would Advance Environmentally Sound Energy Development (02/06/2006)
January
BLM Proposes to Update NEPA Manual (01/24/2006)
BLM Announces Results of Review of Oil Shale Research Nominations (01/12/2006)
Bureau of Land Management Releases Final National Trails Plan (02/13/2006)
National Public Lands Foundation Honors BLM Employees (01/13/2006)
BLM Director Appoints Dan DuBray as Communications Director (01/12/2006)
BLM Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Vegetation Treatments (01/09/2007)
2005
December
BLM Explores Split Estate Issues and Seeks Recommendations (12/22/2005)
November
BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Treatments of Vegetation on BLM Public Lands in Western U.S. (11/10/2005)
New BLM Cost Recovery Fees Take Effect November 7 (11/01/2005)
October
BLM Sets Meeting to Hear Suggestions for Managing Geothermal Energy (10/31/2005)
Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Meeting Scheduled for November in Washington, D.C. (10/17/2005)
BLM Finalizes Regulatory Changes to Recover Costs of Processing Minerals-Related Documents (10/06/2005)
Nominations Open for Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board (10/03/2005)
September
BLM Announces Hardrock Sustainable Development Mineral Awards Winners (09/20/2005)
Final Rule Requires Stripper Well Operators to Retain Records(09/07/2005)
Nominations for Oil Shale Research Leases Demonstrate Significant Interest in Advancing Energy Technology (09/20/2005)
August
Energy Policy Legislation Affects BLM Cost Recovery Proposal (08/30/2005)
Comment Period Extended on Proposed Changes to Oil and Gas Regulation (08/26/2005)
BLM Updates Land Use Planning Handbook March 22, 2005
July
Federal Agencies Propose Regulation Change to Improve Energy Development on Public Lands (07/27/2005)
Bureau of Land Management to End Royalty Reductions for Low-Producing Oil Wells (07/21/2005)
BLM Proposes Regulatory Changes to Recover Costs (07/18/2005)
Improved Tracking and Processing Accompany Increase in BLM Mining Claim Fees (07/01/2005)
June
BLM Issues New Protest Procedures for Oil and Gas Lease Sales/Sale Parcels (06/30/2007)
Environmental Study Supports Plans to Facilitate Wind Energy (06/21/2005)
BLM Announces Restoration of its National Website (06/17/2005)
BLM Publishes Final Environmental Impact Study on Changes to Grazing Regulations (06/16/2005)
BLM Announces New Oil Shale Research, Development and Demonstration Effort on Public Lands (06/09/2005)
May
BLM Cadastral Survey Will Hire Land Surveyors for Indian Country (05/3/2005)
BLM Extends Nomination Period for Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards
Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Meeting Scheduled (05/02/2005)
April
BLM Statement (04/22/2005)
BLM Sells 30 Wild Horses to Cattle Rancher (04/04/2005)
Bureau of Land Management Releases National Trails Plan 04/29/2005
Bureau of Land Management Releases National Trails Plan (04/29/2005)
BLM to Suspend Royalty Reductions for Type of Crude Oil
Larry Benna Named BLM Deputy Director for Operations
Selma Sierra Named Chief of Staff at BLM
BLM Will Recover Costs and Streamline Operations for Right-of-Way Program
March
BLM Announces First Sale of Wild Horses to Tribes under New Law (03/21/2005)
BLM Announces Sale of Wild Horses to Horse Group in California (03/09/2005)
BLM Announces First Sale of Wild Horses under New Law (03/01/2005)
Questions and Answers regarding the BLM's New Sale Authority (03/01/2005)
February
President's FY 2006 Budget Request for the Bureau of Land Management
BLM and Forest Service Announce 2005 Federal Grazing Fee (02/07/2005)
January
2004
November
BLM Presents Ninth Annual "Excellence in Interpretation or Environmental Education" Awards at 2004 National Interpreters Workshop (11/23/2004)
BLM Solicits Public Input to Establish an Oil Shale Leasing Program (11/22/2004)
Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service Team Up to Fight Spread of Invasive Tree Species (11/17/2004)
BLM Sage-Grouse Interim Strategy Establishes Comprehensive Approach to Managing Sagebrush Habitat (11/16/2004)
October
New Policy Encourages Solar Energy Development on America?s Public Lands (10/21/2004)
Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Meeting Scheduled (10/19/2004)
BLM and States Develop Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategies (10/05/2004)
BLM Launches Two New Web-Based Tools for Accessing Land Use Records (10/01/2004)
September
BLM Strategy to Manage Horses Upheld in Federal Court (09/24/2004)
Draft Environmental Impact Statement Focuses on Wind Energy (09/09/2004)
BLM Revises Mining Claim Location and Annual Maintenance Fees (06/30/2004)
Assistant Secretary Watson Underscores Federal Commitment to Conservation, (08/16/2004)
BLM Web Site Provides Access to Historical Images (07/16/2004)
Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Meeting Scheduled
BLM Strengthens Role of Local, State, and Tribal Partners in Planning
MOU Will Advance Goal of Increased Wild Horse and Burro Adoptions
BLM Launches New Land Survey Website
BLM Reviews Mining Claim
BLM Announces National Volunteer Award Winners
Nominations Open for Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
January
BLM Announces Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Statement on Proposed Grazing Rule
  
Last updated: 07-06-2016