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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

Color Country DO, Utah

Fire restrictions continue for BLM in central and southwest Utah

CEDAR CITY, Utah – In order to protect public health from preventable human-caused fires, fire restrictions will continue for the foreseeable future on Bureau of Land Management pu

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on proposed Bluff River Trail to increase recreation opportunities

BLUFF, Utah — Today, the Bureau of Land Management Monticello Field Office released the Bluff River Trail Environmental Assessment for 30-day public comment.

Utah, Green River DO

BLM concludes Muddy Creek wild horse gather in Emery County

PRICE, Utah— The Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office has concluded the gather and removal of excess wild horses from areas in and around the Muddy Creek Herd Management Area (HMA) in Emery

Utah

Bureau of Land Management to begin Frisco Herd Management Area wild horse gather

CEDAR CITY, Utah — On Sept.

Utah

BLM seeks comments on 28 parcels covering 67,586 acres in geothermal lease sale in Southwestern Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer 28 parcels, totaling approximately 67,586.69 acres on December 15, 2020.

Canyon Country DO

The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service invite the public to participate in online meeting of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee

MONTICELLO, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Monticello Field Office and U.S.

Utah, Canyon Country DO

BLM no longer requests voluntary avoidance of Indian Creek climbing walls

MONTICELLO, Utah - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) sincerely thanks the climbing community for their efforts in avoiding raptor nesting sites during the spring climbing season.

Utah

Recreation area temporarily closes due to water leak

St. George, Utah - The Red Cliffs Recreation Area of the BLM's Red Cliffs National Conservation ARea is temporarily closed due to a water line leadk, but will reopen Sept.

Color Country DO, St George FO, Utah

Recreation area temporarily closes due to water leak

The Red Cliffs Recreation Are

Utah, Color Country DO

St George Field Office reopens two recreation sites

ST GEORGE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management’s Red Cliffs Recreation Area, including the Red Cliffs Recreation Area campground, day use areas, White Reef trailhead, and the non-motorized lo

Utah, Green River DO

BLM releases final San Rafael Desert Travel Management Plan

PRICE, Utah — Today the Bureau of Land Management announced the completion of the San Rafael Desert Travel Management Plan (TMP) and Environmental Assessment (EA).

Utah, Green River DO

BLM seeks nominations to the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council

PRICE, Utah –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking nominations for two positions on the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council (Council).

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management seeks comments on 21 parcels offered in December oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — As part of the Trump Administration’s commitment to responsibly developing our energy resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer 21 parcels,

West Desert DO

Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center reopens with online credit card payment available for recreation passes

FILLMORE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fillmore Field Office will reopen the Little Sahara Recreation Area (LSRA) Visitor Center on August 23 and begin accepting onli

Utah, Canyon Country DO

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on proposed restrictions in Mineral and Hell Roaring canyons to protect wildlife

MOAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Moab Field Office has released the Mineral and Hell Roaring Canyons Environmental Assessment for 30-day public comment.

Utah, Green River DO

Bureau of Land Management concludes emergency gather of Sinbad burros

PRICE, Utah —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has completed an emergency water/bait trapping operation to remove wild burros that have been habituated to unauthorized water sources.

Utah

BLM Utah issues September oil and gas lease sale notice

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer 23 parcels, totaling approximately 27,387.86 acres, at the oil and gas lease sale during the week of September 28.