Announcements

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Arizona
Solar panels in the desert. Photo by Tom Brewster Photography.

BLM approves Jove Solar Project

The Bureau of Land Management is announcing approval of the 600-megawatt Jove Solar Project, which could generate enough clean energy to power roughly 180,000 homes annually.
Arizona, Hassayampa FO
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BLM to commemorate Agua Fria National Monument 25th anniversary

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Hassayampa Field Office will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Agua Fria National Monument and the National Conservation Lands in 2025. The BLM will plan special events throughout the year. 
Arizona, Safford FO
Looking down on a canyon with a river flowing through it.

BLM announces work to improve recreation amenities and access at popular recreation area

The Bureau of Land Management’s is planning work funded through the Great American Outdoors Act to repair and upgrade recreation facilities and roads in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area.
Arizona, Safford FO
A firefighter walks away towards burnt vegetation carrying large tools slung over their shoulder.

BLM seeks seasonal, emergency firefighters

The Gila District is currently recruiting applicants for seasonal, emergency wildland firefighters for the 2025 fire season.
Arizona, Lower Sonoran FO
a sign with the bureau of land managment emblem. Text reads National Conservation Lands, Sonoran Desert National Monument

BLM updates grazing plan for Sonoran Desert National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management released a final decision on a resource management plan amendment, updating the Bureau’s administration of grazing in the Sonoran Desert National Monument.
Arizona, Lake Havasu FO
Volunteer with habitat bundle to install with lake in background.

BLM seeks annual Christmas tree donations

The Lake Havasu Field Office Fisheries Improvement Program will have a dumpster available for drop-off of Christmas trees from December 26 to January 6 at Lake Havasu City Aquatic Center.
Arizona, Lake Havasu FO
A blue truck drives through the dirt.

Temporary closure and restrictions of public lands announced for 2025 Unlimited Parker 400 race

The Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restriction of selected public lands for the 2025 Unlimited Racing’s Parker 400 race in La Paz County, Arizona.
Arizona, Arizona Strip FO
Man with a girl and dog cutting down a Christmas tree

Permits for holiday tree cutting now available

The Arizona Strip Field Office is offering permits to harvest Christmas trees now through December 24.
Arizona, Arizona Strip DO
Firefighter lighting a prescribed burn with a torch. (BLM)

Prescribed fire planned for public lands on the Arizona Strip

To decrease the risk of future wildfires and protect cultural and natural resources, the Arizona Strip District anticipates initiating prescribed fire treatments and pile burns this fall from November through January.
Arizona, Safford FO
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BLM announces availability of final vegetation management plan

The Bureau of Land Management announced its approval of a vegetation management plan that covers integrated vegetation management activities targeting landscape restoration for the majority of the Safford Field Office.
Arizona, Yuma FO
Firefighter lighting a prescribed burn with a torch. (BLM)

BLM prescribed burning planned at Senator Wash North Shore

Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District are planning to conduct prescribed burning at Senator Wash North Shore recreation area.