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Utah

BLM Utah Reopens 2018 Nominations to Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Utah today announced that it is reopening the public call for nominations for four open positions on its citizen-based Utah Resource Advisory C

Utah, Green River DO

Agent of Discovery app rolls out at excavation site in Nine Mile Canyon

PRICE, Utah – The Green River District, in partnership with Agents of Discovery, will roll out a new interactive Agents of Discovery app this weekend as part of the second ann

Utah, Green River DO

BLM issues Record of Decision for utility corridor project in northeastern Utah

VERNAL, Utah —The BLM has issued a Record of Decision (ROD) on Enefit American Oil’s seven right-of-way applications following consideration of both draft and final environmen

Utah

Fee changes to go into effect at select BLM-managed sites in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah State Office is announcing the approval of final recreation business plans, including 44 new fee areas and modifications to 38 pre-existing f

Utah

BLM hosts public meetings for Draft Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument Plans

KANAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management will host two public meetings as part of the ongoing land use planning for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM)

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, Canyon Country DO

BLM hosts public meetings for Draft Bears Ears National Monument Plans

MONTICELLO, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management and U.S.

Utah, Canyon Country DO

BLM seeks public input on route inventories for Canyon Rims area

MOAB, Utah – Travel and transportation are integral to the use and enjoyment of public lands.

Utah

The BLM invites the public to Stewardship Day activities in Nine Mile Canyon

PRICE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Green River District Office invites the public to visit an archaeological dig and other historical sites throughout Nine Mile Cany

Utah, Green River DO

BLM-Utah oil and gas lease sale nets nearly $3,311,828.00

SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting American energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Utah quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted

West Desert DO

BLM establishes a small shooting closure in the Eastern Lake Mountains while providing for countless target shooting opportunities on public land

SALT LAKE CITY— Following coordination with local communities, county and State government, Tribes and other stakeholders, the Bureau of Land Management has established an Interim Final Supplementa

Utah, Green River DO

BLM to conduct Muddy Creek wild horse gather in Emery County

PRICE, Utah—Continued drought conditions and an overpopulation of wild horses is prompting the Bureau of Land Management to plan for the removal of excess horses from areas in and around the Muddy

Utah, Green River DO

BLM and partners host student archaeology excavation project in Nine Mile Canyon

PRICE, Utah–The Bureau of Land Management, Green River District Office and Arizona State University are conducting the second annual archaeological excavation at a historic site in

Utah

Fire Restrictions Rescinded in southeastern Utah

As a result of late summer rains and slightly cooler temperatures, on September 5, 2018, the Bureau of Land Management, United States Forest Service, National Park Service, State o

Utah

Successful raptor nesting season near Indian Creek

MONTICELLO, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) thanks the climbing community for helping to ensure a successful nesting season for resident peregrine falcons and other rapt

Utah, Green River DO

Fire Restrictions Rescinded in the Bureau of Land Management Green River District

VERNAL, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management Green River District will rescind Fire Restriction Order-UTG002-18-001, effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug.

Utah

Fire restrictions rescinded in Juab and Millard Counties

West Valley City, Utah — Due to reduced fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management West Desert District will rescind fire restrictions on all BLM Fillmore Field Office adminis

Utah

BLM releases Record of Decision for Alton Coal tract

KANAB, Utah — Consistent with Secretary Zinke’s priorities for responsible development of energy on public lands and serving America, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has releas

Utah

BLM Seeks Nominations to Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee

SALT LAKE CITY—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public nominations for fifteen positions on the Monument Advisory Committee (MAC) for the Bears Ears National Monument.

Utah

BLM Vernal Field Office invites your family to the 2018 Jarvie Fest

VERNAL, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vernal Field Office invites the public to experience wild west history at the 27th Annual Jarvie Fest on Sept. 15.

Utah

BLM issues final Environmental Assessment and Decision Record for IACX Energy Project

PRICE, Utah –The Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office has issued a final Environmental Assessment and Decision Record for the IACX Energy Project.

Utah, Color Country DO

Fire restrictions to be rescinded in southwest Utah

CEDAR CITY – Color Country Interagency Fire Managers are rescinding fire restrictions on unincorporated private lan

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on the Bison Fence Environmental Assessment

PRICE, Utah – The BLM Price Field Office is seeking public comment on the Bison Fence Environmental Assessment.

Utah

BLM invites the public to review draft Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Kanab-Escalante Planning Area plans

KANAB, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is initiating a 90-day comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Resource Management Plans (RMPs) f

Utah

BLM invites the public to review draft Bears Ears National Monument plans

SALT LAKE CITY—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is initiating a 90-day comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Monument Management Plans (MMPs) for