Recent Authorizations and Proposed Decisions from Moab, Richfield, and Monticello
Kings Meadow ranch Well Upgrades in BLM Richfield Field Office
The BLM Richfield Field Office has issued a decision on the Categorical Exclusion and Decision Record for NEPA number: DOI-BLM-UT-C020-2026-0004-CX.
The BLM received an application on July 8, 2025 that requests the upgrade of the applicant’s current culinary well system. The current rights-of-way does not expire until December 31, 2044, and this application seeks to amend the current rights-of-way only. The expiration date will remain the same.
The decision record can be found at: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2041710/510
For more information, please contact Jessica Applin, Realty Specialist, Richfield Field Office, 150 E 900 N, Richfield, UT 84701, [email protected] or call (435) 896-1545.
Seven Boat Ramps Along the Colorado River Authorized to Extend
The BLM Moab Field Office has issued an environmental assessment and decision record that authorizes the extension of seven existing boat ramps along the Colorado River. This project is located in the Two Rivers Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) and the Colorado Riverway SRMA in Grand County, Utah.
The decision record can be found at: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2037459/510.
For more information, please contact Nicole Flint at (435) 259-2164 or [email protected], or the Moab Field Office at (435) 259-2100 or [email protected].
BLM Monticello Field Office Proposes Grazing Renewal for Owens Dugout Allotment
The BLM Monticello Field Office has issued a Categorical Exclusion and Proposed Decision for the renewal of livestock grazing permits on the Owens Dugout Grazing Allotment. The project is located in the Owens Dugout Grazing Allotment in the Monticello Field Office.
The Proposed Decision can be found at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2041639/510.
For more information, please contact Jill Stephenson at 435-259-2141 or [email protected], or the Monticello Field Office at 435-587-1500.
BLM Monticello Field Office Proposes Grazing Renewal for Lockhart and Hurrah Pass Allotment
The BLM Monticello Field Office has issued a Categorical Exclusion and Proposed Decision for the renewal of livestock grazing permits on the Lockhart and Hurrah Pass Grazing Allotment. The project is located in the Lockhart and Hurrah Pass Grazing Allotment in the Monticello Field Office.
The Proposed Decision can be found at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2041888/510.
For more information, please contact Jill Stephenson at 435-259-2141 or [email protected], or the Monticello Field Office at 435-587-1500.
San Juan River Basin Recovery Implementation Program Proposes Enhanced Monitoring of Endangered Razorback Sucker and Colorado Pikeminnow
The BLM Monticello Field Office has issued a Categorical Exclusion and Decision Record that authorizes the installation of a Passive Interrogation Array in the San Juan River to monitor threatened and endangered fish populations. The project is located on the San Juan River, south of Bluff, Utah.
The Proposed Decision can be found at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2041867/510.
For more information, please contact Jill Stephenson at 435-259-2141 or [email protected], or the Monticello Field Office at 435-587-1500.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.