Press Releases

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Utah

Free daily dino tours return to BLM’s Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry

HANKSVILLE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Henry Mountains Field Station staff will again offer free 30-to-45-minute guided tours of the Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur

Green River DO, Price FO

San Rafael Swell Recreation Advisory Council to host field tour and public meeting

PRICE, Utah — On May 24 and 25, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a field tour and an in-person meeting of the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council (Counci

Green River DO

BLM requests public input for potential Graham’s penstemon protection

VERNAL, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management is requesting public input on designating BLM-managed land in Duchesne and Uintah counties as areas of critical environmental concern f

Green River DO

Bureau of Land Management welcomes public comment on proposed Uinta Basin recreation developments

VERNAL, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office staff seek public input on an environmental assessment to improve amenities to help balance visitor use and protect

Utah

BLM Color Country District Office advances Bailey Mountain Geothermal Project

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cedar City Field Office is authorizing the Bailey Mountain Geothermal Exploration Project that aims to identify geothermal en

Utah, Green River DO

BLM authorizes Nine Mile Canyon interpretive infrastructure improvements for better visitor experience

PRICE, Utah — Nine Mile Canyon, a place of rich heritage and solitude, will receive improvements to the visitor experience through a decision issued by the Bureau of Land Managemen

Utah

Bureau of Land Management leases public lands for renewable energy development

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management announced today it has leased eight parcels, covering approximately 21,685 acres of public land in a geothermal lease sale for develo

Utah

BLM to begin Sinbad Herd Management Area wild burro gather

PRICE, Utah — On April 30, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office will begin gather operations to remove wild burros from within and outside of the Sinbad Herd Mana

Utah, Canyon Country DO

Bureau of Land Management opens new campground and finalizes rules in the Klondike Bluffs area

MOAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Moab Field Office has opened a new campground and issued final rules that limit camping to designated areas, require use of a portable or establishe

Utah

Bureau of Land Management Utah issues first competitive solar leases

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cedar City Field Office is awarding leases to Minersville Solar Energy, LLC for three parcels encompassing more than 4,800 ac

Utah

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

SALT LAKE CITY — Following an injunction from the W

Utah

BLM approves Bear Valley project to reduce wildland fire risk and restore habitat

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cedar City Field Office has approved the Bear Valley habitat restoration and hazardous fuels treatment project in Iron County

Utah

BLM approves Waddy’s Parking Corral at Sand Mountain Recreation Area to improve public safety

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

Utah

BLM authorizes improvements to Granite Mountain recreation area

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cedar City Field Office has approved the construction of two trailheads, a new trail system, a campground and other features

Utah, Canyon Country DO, Moab FO

The BLM to host a listening session focused on management of public lands surrounding Castle Valley

MOAB, Utah — On Thursday, March 24, at 4 p.m.

Green River DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment to enhance Nine Mile Canyon recreation experience

PRICE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office staff are seeking public input on an environmental assessment to help enhance the outdoor recreation experience in Ni

Utah, Canyon Country DO

Partners work together to reduce fuels as a part of Operation Slickrock

MOAB, Utah — Starting on March 11, multiple local, state and national organizations will team up to help mitigate fire risks around Moab.

Utah, Cedar City FO

BLM authorizes new Mountain Home area communications facility to increase public safety

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Cedar City Field Office has approved the construction and maintenance of a new communications facility in the Mountain H

Utah, Green River DO

Pile burning planned for Price River corridor to restore ecosystem health

PRICE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office plans to burn roughly 200 slash piles across 40 acres along the Price River corridor.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO, Utah, Paria River DO

BLM to enhance permitting process for the Wave in Coyote Buttes North

BLM to enhance permitting process for the Wave in Coyote Buttes North
Utah

The BLM announces avoidance areas to protect raptors in the Indian Creek Special Recreation Management Area

MONTICELLO, Utah – Each spring raptors return to the Indian Creek area for nesting.

Utah, Canyon Country DO

BLM offering reward for information on Big Bend Boulders suspected vandalism

MOAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering up to $1,000 for information leading to the identification and conviction of those responsible for greasing the handhol