Press Releases

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Utah

After 10 years of extensive monitoring BLM opens 5,400 acres to OHV recreation

HANKSVILLE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing increased access and off- highway vehicle (OHV) opportunities within the Factory Butte Special Recreation

Utah, Color Country DO

BLM seeks public help and information on Shinob Kibe vandalism in Washington County

ST. GEORGE, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is asking for help identifying the individual(s) who vandalized public lands located on Shinob Kibe in Washington, Utah.

Utah, Color Country DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed public land sale in Washington County

ST. GEORGE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) St.

Utah, Canyon Country DO

Fire-smart ways to celebrate Memorial Day weekend

MOAB, Utah – Memorial Day weekend is a great time to celebrate public lands with friends and family.  These lands provide tangible goods and materials that Americans rely on a

Utah, Canyon Country DO

BLM seeks public comment on use of a dead-end road in the Fish Ford area

MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on a proposal to change the designated season of use for a dead-end road in the Fish Ford area.  T
Utah

BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council to meet in Kanab, Utah

SALT LAKE CITY—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a meeting of the Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC).  The public is welcome to atten

Utah, Canyon Country DO

Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee to meet in Monticello, Utah

MONTICELLO, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a meeting of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee (MAC) on June 5-6, 2019.

Utah

BLM Announces National Call for Nominations to Site-specific Advisory Councils

KANAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations for five citizens’ advisory councils affiliated with specific sites on the BLM’s National Con

Utah

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on 31 Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) nationwide.

Utah

The BLM welcomes visitors to Little Sahara over Easter Weekend

FILLMORE, Utah Every Easter weekend, the Bureau of Land Management welcomes over 20,000 visitors to the Little Sahara Recreation Area (LSRA) for off-highway

Utah, Canyon Country DO

BLM completes first phase of nesting surveys in the Indian Creek area

MONTICELLO, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) appreciates the public’s help in avoiding potential raptor nesting areas in the Indian Creek climbing area.

West Desert DO

The BLM welcomes visitors to Little Sahara over Easter Weekend

FILLMORE, Utah Every Easter weekend, the Bureau of Land Management welcomes over 20,000 visitors to the Little Sahara Recreation Area (LSRA) for off-highway

Utah, Canyon Country DO

BLM seeks public comment on Klondike Bluffs camping proposal

MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking comments on an environmental assessment (EA) analyzing a proposal to provide sustainable camping opportunities and improvement

West Desert DO

BLM is offering public auto tours of the Transcontinental Railroad Grade

SALT LAKE CITY – In recognition of the 150th Anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office is offeri

Utah

BLM-Utah March quarterly oil and gas lease sale nets nearly $7.2 million

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

West Desert DO

BLM to conduct prescribed burn in Tooele County

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management West Desert District will conduct a prescribed burn on public lands adjacent to the north and east sides of the Town of Terra in Tooe

West Desert DO

BLM to conduct prescribed burn in Tooele County

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management West Desert District will conduct a prescribed burn on public lands adjacent to the north and east sides of the Town of Terra in

National Office

Utah’s Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

Utah

Raptor Inventory Nest Survey Volunteers Needed

Vernal, UT - The Raptor Inventory Nest Survey needs volunteers to become involved as citizen scientists in a long-term nest monitoring project.

Utah, West Desert DO

Local, state, and federal government officials encourage public to use safe target shooting practices on West Mountain

SALT LAKE CITY—To improve public safety in the communities around West Mountain, the Bureau of Land Management, Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA), Ut

West Desert DO

BLM seeks volunteers to monitor raptor nests

FILLMORE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fillmore Field Office and the Raptor Inventory Nest Survey (RINS) are seeking volunteers to collect and manage data regarding t

Color Country DO

BLM issues decision to improve wild horse management in the North Hills Joint Management Area

CEDAR CITY, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management Cedar City Field Office has signed a Decision Record authorizing a wild horse gather and removal in the North Hills Joint M

Utah

Volunteers needed to monitor raptor nests

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office and the Raptor Inventory Nest Survey (RINS) are seeking volunteers to collect and manage data regarding the nes

Utah, West Desert DO

BLM reopens Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center

FILLMORE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management Fillmore Field Office reopened the Little Sahara Recreation Area visitor center on February 18, for Monday – Friday operations.

West Desert DO

Volunteers needed to monitor raptor nests

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office and the Raptor Inventory Nest Survey (RINS) are seeking volunteers to collect and manage data regarding the nesting ecolo