The BLM opened non-commercial Christmas tree permits for sale statewide today. This annual event allows the public to harvest trees, including pinyon pine and juniper, from designated areas on public lands across Utah.
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Interior Department proposes strengthened protections for greater sage-grouse habitat
The Department of the Interior announced today that the Bureau of Land Management has published proposed updates to strengthen conservation and management of greater sage-grouse habitat on public lands.
BLM to treat invasive cheatgrass near I-70
The BLM will conduct a hazardous fuels mitigation project during the month of November. The BLM will spray approximately 13,000 acres of cheatgrass near the Utah/Colorado border in the desert adjacent to Interstate 70.
BLM, FWS issue final analysis, preferred approach for proposed highway
The BLM and the FWS today issued a final supplemental environmental analysis of the proposed Northern Corridor highway in Washington County, Utah.
BLM seeks input on monitoring well plan modification in southeast Utah
The BLM is seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment of the Rio Algom Monitoring Well Plan Modification project.
UPDATED: BLM seeks nominations for multiple advisory councils in Utah
Nominations to all Utah Resource Advisory Councils and Monument Advisory Committees have been extended through November 20, 2024.
BLM Announces Temporary Closure for Green River Classic Event
The BLM Price Field Office announces a 150-acre temporary closure near Green River, Utah, from Oct. 25-27, 2024, for the Green River Classic mountain biking event to ensure safety and avoid conflicts.
BLM announces winter, holiday hours for Visitor Centers, Paria Contact Station
BLM announces winter, holiday hours for Visitor Centers, Paria Contact Station
Biden-Harris Administration takes major steps to accelerate clean energy geothermal development on public lands
BLM is taking steps to expand geothermal energy development on public lands.
BLM to hold geothermal lease sale on Dec. 10 in southwestern Utah
The BLM will hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on Dec. 10, 2024, offering 6,061 acres in Fishlake National Forest, supporting the Biden-Harris goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035
BLM seeks nominations for Public Lands Rule Advisory Committee
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for a new Federal advisory committee that will help inform how the Bureau implements the Public Lands Rule.
San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council to meet in November 2024
The Advisory Council will meet Nov. 20 at the Castle Dale City Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Utah Resource Advisory Council meeting to visit Price, San Rafael Swell
The Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet November 13, 2024 in Price, Utah. A field tour of the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area will occur on November 14, 2024.
The BLM issues final analysis on Shurtz Canyon Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
The BLM announced approval of the Shurtz Canyon Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project environmental assessment.
Paria River District now offers contactless payment at key recreation sites
KANAB, Utah — The Paria River District installed a new electronic payment system at four popular recreation sites on BLM public lands managed by the Kanab Field Office.
BLM, USDA Forest Service issue proposed plan for Bears Ears National Monument
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service issued a final environmental impact statement and proposed plan to manage and protect Bears Ears National Monument.
BLM opens public scoping for allowing e-bike use on designated mountain bike trails
BLM announces 30-day public scoping period for a proposed environmental assessment that would analyze non-motorized mountain bike trails within the Moab Field Office to allow for Class 1 e-bike use.
BLM approves two exploratory mineral drilling projects in eastern Utah
The Bureau of Land Management today announced approval of two mineral exploration projects on public lands in the 29,956-acre Red Wash Potash Leasing Area of Grand County.
Calf Creek Recreation Site scheduled to reopen
Grand Staricase-Escalante National Monument reopens Calf Creek Recreation Site.
Public input invited on the environmental review for Henry Mountains Fremont Gorge Travel Management Plan
The BLM Richfield Field Office is initiating a public comment period for the Travel Management Plan (TMP) for the Henry Mountain Fremont Gorge Travel Management Area.
Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative receives $24.6 million grant from BLM
The BLM has awarded a total of $24.6 million to the Utah Department of Natural Resources to continue the collaborative efforts to restore and preserve watersheds across the state.
BLM, USDA Forest Service seek input on proposed Cross-Tie 500-kV Transmission Project connecting Nevada and Utah power grids
BLM and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest are announcing the release of the Final EIS, U.S.D.A Forest Service Draft Record of Decision, and pre-decisional objection review for the Cross-Tie 500-kilovolt Transmission Project.
BLM releases all areas of Indian Creek for climbing
BLM staff ask climbers to voluntarily avoid routes near historic nesting sites in Indian Creek. In the early spring, the BLM confirmed nesting and territory activity on several popular climbing routes.
BLM to conduct aerial herbicide applications in northeastern Utah starting Sept. 15 2024
The BLM Green River District Fire & Fuels Program will be conducting aerial herbicide treatments starting around Sept. 15 through Sept. 30, weather permitting.
BLM seeks input for 2025 geothermal lease sale in southwestern Utah
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input for the environmental assessment of a proposed geothermal lease sale in southwestern Utah.