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Utah

Illegally installed structure taken from BLM public lands over Thanksgiving weekend

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) confirmed during a site visit on Saturday that an unknown party or parties removed the illegally installed structure refer

Utah, Color Country DO, St George FO

BLM invites public comment on proposed Santa Clara City right-of-way amendment

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Utah

BLM Canyon Country assists in equipping local firefighters

MOAB, Utah – Good communication between agencies is a crucial component for a well-coordinated interagency fire su

West Desert DO

BLM announces new West Desert District Manager

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is pleased to announce the selection of Mike Gates as the new District Manager for the West Desert District.

Canyon Country DO, Monticello FO, Utah

Monticello Field Office welcomes new Field Manager

MONTICELLO, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is pleased to announce Amber Denton Johnson has been chosen as the field manager for the Monticello Field Office in the Canyo

Utah

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument announces winter, holiday hours for visitor centers

KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) will transition to a winter schedule for the monument’s four visitor cent

Utah, Green River DO

Vernal Field Office Plans Pariette Wetlands Prescribed Fire

VERNAL, Utah- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vernal Field Office (VFO) is planning on implementing a prescribed fire in the Pariette Wetlands, located in Uintah County, Utah during the

Utah, West Desert DO

BLM schedules prescribed burn in Kyune Creek Area

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District plans to conduct a prescribed burn of 900 acres in the Kyune Creek area between November 1 and November

Utah, Green River DO

Fire restrictions will cease November 1 for Green River District BLM Vernal and Price Field Offices

VERNAL, UTAH — On Sunday, November 1 at 12:01 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Green River District (GRD) will rescind the fire ban put in pl

Utah, Canyon Country DO

Fire restrictions will cease November 1 for Canyon Country District BLM Moab and Monticello Field Offices

MOAB, UTAH — On Sunday, November 1 at 12:01 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management’s Canyon Country District will rescind the fire ban put in place on June 12 across the Bureau of Land Man

Utah

BLM to begin selling holiday tree permits state-wide

SALT LAKE CITY —   Each year, thousands of people find their Christmas and holiday trees on public lands. On Nov.

Utah, Kanab FO, Color Country DO

Fire restrictions set to cease for BLM in central, southwest Utah

SOUTHWESTERN UTAH — On Sunday at 8:00 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management’s Color Country and Paria River districts will rescind the fire bans put in place months ago across Bureau

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management issues geothermal lease sale notice in Southwestern Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Trump Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer 28 parcels, totaling

West Desert DO

The Bureau of Land Management to transfer community center lands to Town of Cedar Fort

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – Consistent with the U.S.

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management Utah issues December oil and gas lease sale notice

SALT LAKE CITY — As part of the Trump Administration’s goal of promoting responsible energy development, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah State Office proposes to offer 21

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management Announces National Call for Nominations to Site-specific Advisory Committees

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it is seeking public nominations to four citizens’ advisory committees affiliated with specific sites on the BLM

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on motorized routes in Canyon Rims Travel Management Area

MOAB, Utah — The BLM Moab Field Office plans to release and begin a 30-day public comment period for the Canyon Rims Travel Management Area Environmental Assessment (EA)

Utah

Bureau of Land Management Utah Resource Advisory Council to Hold Online Meeting

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management will hold an online meeting of the Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) on Nov. 9-10, 2020. The meeting will take place from 1 p.m.

Utah

BLM to conduct wild horse gather in Juab and Millard Counties in November

FILLMORE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fillmore Field Office announced today that it will conduct a wild horse gather in the Confusion Herd Management Area (HMA) beginning

Utah

Bureau of Land Management to host public tour of Axtell wild horse corrals

Update 10/14: The tour of the Axtell Wild Horse and Burro Facility in Axtell, Utah originally scheduled for tomorrow Oct. 15, 2020 has been postponed until further notice.

Utah, Color Country DO, St George FO

BLM invites public comment on Long Valley Road environmental assessment

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Utah

September oil and gas lease sale generates over $256,000

SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting American energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah quarterly oil and gas lease sale res

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on Proposed Lisbon Valley Mining Company Plan of Operations Modification

MOAB, UT— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Moab Field Office is seeking comments on the Lisbon Valley Mining Company Plan of Operations Modification for a 30-day public comment period on