Press Releases
BLM to Convey Mineral Interests to US Magnesium LLC to protect Great Salt Lake Ecosystem
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office has published a Notice of Realty Action (NORA) in the Federal Register for conveyance of sub-sur
Fire restrictions begin for all BLM Utah public lands
SALT LAKE CITY — Beginning June 16 at 12:01 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will implement fire restrictions to prevent losses from human-caused wildfires brought on by e
BLM seeks public input on geothermal lease sale parcels in Southwestern Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management proposes to offer 11 geothermal lease sale parcels, totaling approximately 32,527 acres on October 5, 2021.
BLM seeks public input to inform the Book Cliffs Travel Management Plan
7/6 Update: BLM Utah has extended the scoping period for an additional 15 days.
BLM issues fire restrictions to save homes, lands
CEDAR CITY, Utah — Beginning May 26, the Bureau of Land Management will implement fire restrictions to prevent losses from human-caused wildfires brought on by extreme drought, hig
BLM announces new state fire management officer
SALT LAKE CITY—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is pleased to announce the selection of Chris Delaney as the new State Fire Management Officer for BLM Utah.
The BLM’s Canyon Rims Travel Management Plan designates routes for public motorized use while protecting resources
MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management has finalized the Canyon Rims Travel Management Area Environmental Assessment, which will provide for motorized recreation opportunities
BLM issues statewide Fire Prevention Order to protect people and public lands
SALT LAKE CITY — With the 2021 wildfire year upon us, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a statewide Fire Prevention Order to help prevent the risk of wildfires igniting in Utah.
Gloria Tibbetts to lead BLM’s Color Country District
CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah has selected Gloria Tibbetts—a seasoned planning and public policy professional with a long history of working in wester
The BLM completes first phase of nesting surveys in the Indian Creek area
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) appreciates the public’s help in avoiding potential raptor nesting areas in the Indian Creek climbing area. The first phase of surveys are complete.
Public invited to comment on proposed Gap Wash right-of-way amendment
ST. GEORGE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) St. George Field Office is analyzing a proposed right-of-way amendment from the City of St.
Red Fleet Downhill Flow Trail Opening
VERNAL, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Vernal Field Office is proud to announce the official opening of the newly constructed Red Fleet Downhill Flow Trail, located ne
Statement on Vandalism at Birthing Rock
MOAB, Utah — Birthing Rock, a prominent rock imagery site along Kane Creek Road in the Moab Field Office, was recently vandalized.
Evidence indicates tyrannosaurs may not have been a solitary species after all
KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah today announced publication of peer-reviewed research based on a fossil site inside Grand Staircase-Escalante National M
Proposed land transfer to Washington County Water Conservancy District may benefit local communities
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Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument to reopen visitor centers
KANAB, Utah — After nearly a year since the Bureau of Land Management Utah began restricting in-person public access to visitor centers and facilities, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument p
BLM welcomes visitors to Little Sahara Recreation Area over Easter Weekend
FILLMORE, Utah — On Easter weekend the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) welcomes over 20,000 visitors to the Little Sahara Recreation Area for off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation and ca
Plan for Visitation Increases Over Easter Weekend
SALT LAKE CITY — Public lands are an important part of many family traditions, especially during spring holidays.
BLM seeks input on motorized routes in the Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges area
MOAB, Utah – Travel and transportation are integral to the use and enjoyment of public lands.
Prescribed burn planned this spring in San Juan County
MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to conduct a prescribed burn east of La Sal in the Ray Mesa area near the Utah Colorado state line.