The Latest Breaking News from the Bureau of Land Management

BLM to finally ban use of dangerous "cyanide bombs" on public land

Citing safety concerns, the Bureau of Land Management will ban and remove the devices, which have long been used for wildlife control purposes

Advnture · Nov 29, 2023

Spring-loaded ‘cyanide bombs’ were planted to take out coyotes. They ended up killing thousands of pets

The US Bureau of Land Management has halted the use of spring-loaded traps that disperse cyanide powder to kill coyotes and other livestock predators

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

US agency to end use of 'cyanide bomb' to kill coyotes and other predators, citing safety concerns

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has halted the use of spring-loaded traps that disperse cyanide powder to kill coyotes and other livestock predators

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

Court to hear appeal over Biden-backed Nevada lithium mine opposed by tribes, environmentalists

A U.S. appeals court is considering challenges to a huge lithium mine in Nevada that pits environmentalists and Native Americans against President Joe Biden’s plans to combat climate change

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Judge orders US to resume oil, gas leasing in North Dakota

A judge has ordered the U.S. government to resume oil and gas lease sales on federal lands in North Dakota

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

Biden names Nevada's Avi Kwa Ame a national monument

LAS VEGAS — President Joe Biden designated Avi Kwa Ame as Nevada’s fourth national monument Tuesday during the White House Conservation in Action Summit, protecting about 500,000 acres of public land from future development.

Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2023