BLM conveys 929 public acres to Washington County Water Conservancy District
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ST. GEORGE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management today conveyed 929 acres of public land to the State of Utah’s Washington County Water Conservancy District as part of the Red Cliffs-Warner Valley Land Exchange. This exchange will provide land to support future water management needs in the fast-growing county, while ensuring the BLM’s ability to provide long-term protection for the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area.
Under the exchange agreement, the BLM is receiving 89 private acres designated as critical habitat for the Mojave desert tortoise within the conservation area.
“This mutually beneficial exchange could not have been accomplished without close coordination with local governments, other agencies, and the public ,” said BLM Color Country District Manager Gloria Tibbetts.
Additional information is available at the BLM National NEPA Register. For more information, please contact the BLM St. George Field Office at [email protected] or 801-320-8300.
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.