Press Releases
BLM seeks public comment on parcels for December 2019 oil and gas lease sale
SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it proposes to offer 24 parcels, totaling nearly 13,420 acres, at the December 10, 2019 quarterly oil
BLM supports Utah’s rural economy by approving the Sevier Playa Potash Project
FILLMORE, Utah — Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued the Sevier Playa Potash Project Record of Decision (ROD) during a signing ceremony held at the Utah State Of
Bureau of Land Management approves right-of-way for natural gas pipeline
MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management Moab Field Office (BLM) approved issuing a right-of-way (ROW) to the city of Green River to construct and operate a pipeline for deliveri
Goose Point Fire Prevention Order rescinded
West Valley City, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District has rescinded a fire prevention order that restricted access to BLM-managed lands in the vicinity of
Dingell Act public lands changes to be presented at Open Houses
VERNAL, Utah – Open Houses will be held to provide information on changes to public lands resulting from the enactment of the John D. Dingell, Jr.
BLM Releases Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Kanab-Escalante Proposed Management Plans
KANAB, Utah – Following three months of public outreach and consultation with stakeholders and Tribes, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the availability of an en
Fire Prevention Order issued for BLM lands in vicinity of Goose Point Fire
West Valley City, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District has issued a fire prevention order restricting access to BLM-managed lands in the vicinity of the Go
Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center reopens
FILLMORE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center will reopen on Sunday, August 18, 2019, for the late-summer and fall vis
BLM seeks public comment on Utah Test and Training Range land exchange
SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah State Office will release for public review and comment an Environmental Assessment (EA) for a proposed land exchange between t
BLM seeks input on motorized routes in the Canyon Rims area
MOAB, Utah – Travel and transportation are integral to the use and enjoyment of public lands.
BLM Releases Bears Ears National Monument Proposed Management Plans
MONTICELLO, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the proposed Monument Management Plans (MMPs) and final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) fo
BLM publishes the Sevier Playa Potash Project Final EIS
FILLMORE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fillmore Field Office has published the Notice of Availability for the Sevier Playa Potash Project Final Environmental Impact S
Public comments sought for EagleRidge proposal on two oil wells
VERNAL, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vernal Field Office is seeking public comment regarding an Environmental Assessment (EA) for a proposal from EagleRidge Oper
BLM is accepting bids for commercial pine nut gathering permits
CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management’s Cedar City Field Office is accepting sealed bids for commercial pine nut gathering permits on nine identified units on the Indian Peaks and Mounta
BLM seeks public comment on proposed wild horse management in the Range Creek Herd Management Area
PRICE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) analyzing a proposed wild horse gather, remo
Fire Restrictions implemented in some counties of southwest Utah
Due to increasing potential for human caused wildfire activity, forecasted continued dry conditions, and high fire danger in southwest Utah, Color Country Interagency Fire Managers are implementing
Fire safe ways to celebrate Independence Day
MOAB, Utah – Independence Day is a great day to celebrate America’s national public lands. These lands provide tangible goods and materials we rely on and use every day, as we
Temporary limited access on Water Canyon Road during construction
HILLDALE, Utah – As part of the effort to modernize infrastructure, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will improve the Water Canyon Road between the Squirrel Canyon and Water Can
Fire Prevention Order issued for BLM lands in northwestern Utah
West Valley City, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District has issued a fire prevention order that addresses year-round and seasonal fire restrictions.
BLM-Utah June quarterly oil and gas lease sale nets nearly $35,600
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 sal
Free daily dino tours are happening now at Hanksville Dinosaur Quarry
HANKSVILLE, Utah – Paleo your way into summer with a free 30-45 minute guided tour of the Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry.
BLM seeks comments on parcels offered in September 2019 oil and gas lease sale
SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting American energy security, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer 149 parcels, totaling n
BLM Utah invites public input on business plans for Monticello and Richfield Field Offices
SALT LAKE CITY – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released two draft recreation business plans for public comment.
BLM seeks public input on proposal to mitigate wildfire risk near Castle Valley, Utah
MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking comments on an environmental assessment (EA) analyzing a proposal to treat vegetation and fuels as part of a wildfire mi