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BLM Extends Comment Period for Andrada Quarry Expansion

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:40 -0600

Tucson, Ariz. Due to heightened public interest, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tucson Field Office is extending the public review and comment period for the proposed Andrada Marble Quarry expansion until July 1, 2013. The Tucson Field Office will consider all substantive comments received or postmarked by July 1.

Winter results for Arizona-Utah Condor program: preventable deaths remain focus of recovery effort

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:55:20 -0600

BOISE, Idaho – Half of the California Condor deaths that occurred over the winter in the Arizona-Utah population were caused by lead poisoning, a rate consistent with the entire condor population in California, Arizona, and Utah, according to The Peregrine Fund, an Idaho-based conservation organization.

Dry Conditions Trigger Fire Restrictions in Southeast Arizona

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:15:10 -0600

Tucson, Ariz. (May 20, 2013) --- Effective Wednesday, May 22, the Gila District of the Bureau of Land Management, all districts of Coronado National Forest, Saguaro National Park, Coronado National Memorial, Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Tumacacori National Historical Park, and the Arizona State Forestry Division will implement campfire and smoking restrictions in southeastern Arizona.

Fire Restrictions Announced for Bureau of Land Management in Western Arizona

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:35:50 -0600

To protect the public, natural resources, and reduce the risks of wildfires, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado River District has announced fire restrictions on 2.5 million acres of public lands in western Arizona and southeastern California along the Colorado River.

BLM Implements Fire Restrictiions for Phoenix Area Public Lands

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:10 -0600

PHOENIX—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) implements on May 22, fire restrictions that greatly reduce the risk of wildfire on public lands north and south of Phoenix, Arizona.

BLM issues a Final Environmental Impact Statement for a Wind Farm in Northwestern Arizona

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:10:30 -0600

PHOENIX, AZ -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the completion of a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Mohave County Wind Farm proposal, outlining the preferred plan for siting and developing the project to mitigate potential environmental impact.

Community Meeting Scheduled for May 23 Prior to Prescribed Burn at Aravaipa Canyon

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:45:20 -0600

Safford, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) will host a community meeting in Klondyke, Arizona, on May 23 to provide the east Aravaipa neighborhood an opportunity to learn more about the upcoming Grover Prescribed Burn. Participants can ask questions about the burn and visit with BLM managers, fire personnel, and resources staff. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the BLM Klondyke Ranger Station, concluding at 7:00 p.m.

Mining Operations Continue Under Approved Mine Plans on the Arizona Strip

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:10:50 -0600

St. George, Utah—Energy Fuels Incorporated (Energy Fuels) the owner/operator of the Pinenut Mine in Mohave County, Arizona expects to commence production at the Pinenut Mine in late May or early June 2013, and continue for 2 to 3 years under its approved mining plan of operations. The Pinenut Mine is located on federal lands near Grand Canyon National Park that was withdrawn in January 2012 from location and entry of new mining claims for 20 years, subject to valid existing rights. The withdrawal did not affect mining operations that were approved at the time of the withdrawal decision or new operations that will occur on valid existing mining claims. The withdrawal also did not affect other natural resource development in the area, including mineral leasing, geothermal leasing and mineral material sales.

Author & BLM Specialist Share Regional History of Civil Conservation Corps

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:00:20 -0600

St. George, Utah—On Monday May 13, 2013 Bob Audretsch, Author of “We Still Walk in Their Footprint, The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Northern Arizona 1933-1942,” along with John Herron, BLM Arizona Strip Field Office Archaeologist will share their discoveries of some of the most interesting and little-known CCC projects on the Arizona Strip and Northern Arizona.

Prescribed Burn Planned for South Rim of Aravaipa Canyon

Wed, 8 May 2013 13:30:50 -0600

Safford, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Safford Field Office and Gila District Fire Management Office are planning to conduct a prescribed burn on the south rim of Aravaipa Canyon sometime between May15 and June 30 when weather conditions permit. The Grover Burn will be approximately 2,428 acres in the area east of Turkey Creek, south and west of Aravaipa Canyon on BLM-administered public lands outside the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness.