Press Releases

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Utah

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.

Utah

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

Utah

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

Utah, Green River DO

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

Color Country DO, Utah

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

Utah

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

Utah, Color Country DO

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

Utah, Canyon Country DO

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

Utah, Color Country DO

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

West Desert DO

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.

Utah

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

Utah, Green River DO

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.

Utah

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

Utah

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.

Utah

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

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