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BLM seeks nominations to the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council

PRICE, Utah –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking nominations for two positions on the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council (Council).

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The Bureau of Land Management seeks comments on 21 parcels offered in December oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — As part of the Trump Administration’s commitment to responsibly developing our energy resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer 21 parcels,

West Desert DO

Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center reopens with online credit card payment available for recreation passes

FILLMORE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fillmore Field Office will reopen the Little Sahara Recreation Area (LSRA) Visitor Center on August 23 and begin accepting onli

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The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on proposed restrictions in Mineral and Hell Roaring canyons to protect wildlife

MOAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Moab Field Office has released the Mineral and Hell Roaring Canyons Environmental Assessment for 30-day public comment.

Utah, Green River DO

Bureau of Land Management concludes emergency gather of Sinbad burros

PRICE, Utah —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has completed an emergency water/bait trapping operation to remove wild burros that have been habituated to unauthorized water sources.

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BLM Utah issues September oil and gas lease sale notice

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer 23 parcels, totaling approximately 27,387.86 acres, at the oil and gas lease sale during the week of September 28.

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The Bureau of Land Management to begin Sulphur Herd Management Area wild horse gather

CEDAR CITY, Utah — On August 15, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cedar City Field Office will begin gather operations to remove excess wild horses from within and outside of the Sul

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The Bureau of Land Management approves conveyance of Ashley Springs Property to Uintah County

VERNAL, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vernal Field Office announced today that is has approved the conveyance of 790.02 acres known as the Ashley Springs Property, to Uinta

Utah, Green River DO

Richard Mountain Fire forces emergency closure along the Green River in Daggett County, Utah

Vernal, Utah – The BLM Vernal Field Office has issued a temporary emergency closure for the “B” portion of the Green River from the Little Hole boat ramp to the Indian Crossing boa

Utah, Paria River DO

BLM to begin Ponderosa Grove Campground expansion

KANAB, Utah – Construction on the Ponderosa Grove Campground Expansion project is scheduled to begin on August 6, 2020 and continue through September.

Utah, West Desert DO

BLM releases Fivemile Pass Proposal and Business Plan for public comment

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office is considering the designation of 17,927 acres of public lands in Fivemile Pass, located in Utah

Utah, Green River DO

Fire Restriction Order issued for BLM-managed lands in northeastern Utah

Vernal and Price, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Green River District has issued a fire restriction order that addresses seasonal and year-round fire restrictions. 

Utah, Color Country DO

St George Field Office issues emergency closure notices for recreation sites

ST GEORGE, Utah – In order to provide for public safety and resource protection, the Bureau of Land Management’s St.

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As Pioneer Day approaches, BLM Utah asks the public to be firewise

SALT LAKE CITY – Increased wildfire activity and hot, dry summer weather in Utah is prompting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to ask the public to help prevent wildland fires.

Utah, Green River DO

BLM seeks public comment on Diamond K Gypsum Chalk Hills Quarry Extension proposal

PRICE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office is seeking public comment on the preliminary environmental assessment (EA) for the Diamond K Gypsum Chalk Hills

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The Bureau of Land Management Conveys 80-acre parcel to the City of Hyde Park

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today finalized the conveyance of an 80-acre parcel to the City of Hyde Park in Cache County, Utah.

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The Bureau of Land Management names Greg Sheehan as Utah State Director

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management today announced the appointment of Greg Sheehan, a career wildlife conservation professional with decades of experience as the BLM’

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High Fire Danger Prompts Restrictions in Northern Utah

West Valley City, Utah – Current and forecasted weather coupled with extremely dry vegetation throughout northern Utah have created hazardous fire conditions.

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BLM Announces Gary Torres as Canyon Country District Manager

MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has selected Gary Torres as the permanent Canyon Country District Manager.

Utah, West Desert DO

BLM to begin Swasey Herd Management Area wild horse gather

FILLMORE, Utah — On July 15, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fillmore Field Office will begin gather operations to remove excess wild horses from within and outside of the Swasey He

Utah, Richfield FO, Color Country DO

Fire restrictions expand into central Utah during busy fire season

Fire restrictions will expand into central Utah on Monday, July 13, for all public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Piute, Sanpete, Sevier and Wayne counties.

Utah, West Desert DO

BLM West Desert District seeing an increase in human-caused wildfires

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District has seen an increase in human-caused wildfires this year with 21 human-caused fires, making up 75% of t

Utah, Color Country DO, St George FO

Roadwork requires temporary closure of BLM’s Red Cliffs Recreation Area

Improvements to the Bureau of Land Management’s Red Cliffs Recreation Area road will

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Knolls Fire closure order rescinded

West Valley City, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District has reopened BLM-managed public lands in the Lake Mountains following 100% containm