Public Input & Actions

BLM publishes proposed and final rules in the Federal Register and carries out environmental reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Announcing and explaining bureau plans and proposals and providing the public an opportunity to comment on proposed actions is an important part of informed management. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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Utah

BLM opens 200 miles of trails to class 1 e-bikes

The Bureau of Land Management officials have announced that they will open more than 200 miles of mountain bike trails around Moab to class 1 e-bikes, beginning March 1, 2026.
Utah

BLM advances environmental analysis for challenged oil and gas leases in Utah

The BLM is advancing an environmental assessment for 195 litigated oil and gas leases in Utah.
Utah, Canyon Country DO, Moab FO

BLM approves commercial river guiding on the Dolores River

The BLM has authorized the augmentation of three Special Recreation Permits to add commercial river guiding on the Dolores River from Gateway, Colorado to the Dewey Bridge Boat Ramp in Grand County, Utah.
Utah, Canyon Country DO, Moab FO

BLM reassesses routes in the Labyrinth/Gemini Bridges area

The BLM is reassessing the motorized vehicle route designations within the Labyrinth/Gemini Bridges Travel Management Area, near Moab.
Green River DO, Price FO

BLM proposes hazardous fuels management outside of Price, UT

The BLM proposes to conduct hazardous fuels management operations near Price, UT.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM Approves Right-of-Way for Uintah County Via Ferrata Parking Area

The BLM has issued an EA and decision record that authorizes Uintah County to construct and operate a parking area with facilities.
Utah, Color Country DO, Richfield FO

BLM to move forward with rehabilitation efforts after Monroe Canyon Fire

The BLM has issued a Determination of NEPA Adequacy and decision record that authorizes emergency stabilization and rehabilitation actions to occur on BLM-managed lands impacted by the 2025 Monroe Canyon Fire.
Utah, Green River DO, Price FO

BLM issues Category Exclusion and Decision Record on Urban Oil and Gas lease

The Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office has issued a Category Exclusion and decision record under NEPA number: DOI-BLM-UT-G020-2025-0042-CX.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM combats invasive grasses in Uintah County

The Bureau of Land Management will spread herbicide across roughly 2,500 acres in the McCoy Flats area to prevent the establishment and spread of invasive annual grasses.
Utah

Notice of federal competitive coal lease sale - Little Eccles Tract

Notice is hereby given BLM, Utah State Office will offer the Federal coal resources described below as the Little Eccles Tract for competitive sale by sealed bid package.
Utah, Canyon Country DO, Monticello FO

BLM announces end of seasonal climbing avoidance in Indian Creek

September 1 marked the end of this year’s raptor nesting season and raptor avoidance measures. All climbing areas in Indian Creek will now be available for visitors.