Press Releases

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Utah

BLM offers reward for assistance in wild horse shooting investigation in Beaver County

The BLM is seeking the public's assistance in the investigation of the shooting deaths of three wild horses in the Mineral Range Mountains, located northwest of Minersville Reservoir. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Utah

BLM updates management plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

BLM updates management plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Utah, Green River DO

BLM updates travel management plan for the San Rafael Swell

The BLM has finalized a travel management plan for the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area, designating over 1,350 miles of routes for motorized travel while balancing recreation, conservation, and access needs.
National Office, Utah

BLM, FWS issue decisions for Northern Corridor highway and Washington County’s incidental take permit

The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today issued decisions regarding the Utah Department of Transportation’s 2021 Northern Corridor right-of-way grant in Washington County.
Utah, West Desert DO

BLM sets aside lands for review of proposed Neptune Solar Project

The BLM is temporarily setting aside roughly 1,920 acres of public lands associated with the proposed 200-megawatt Neptune Solar Project near Delta in Millard County
Utah

BLM seeks input on planned restoration projects

BLM seeks input on planned restoration projects
Utah

Volunteers invited to participate in Annual Christmas Bird count

Volunteers invited to participate in Annual Christmas Bird count
Utah, Color Country DO, Cedar City FO

BLM sets aside land for proposed solar project in Beaver County

The Bureau of Land Management is temporarily setting aside roughly 5,159 acres of public lands associated with the proposed 600-megawatt Star Range Solar Project near Milford in Beaver County.
Utah, Canyon Country DO, Monticello FO

**Notice of Cancellation** Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee Meeting

The Monticello Field Office announces the cancellation of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee meeting, scheduled for Dec. 9.
Utah

BLM announces final decision for Coal Creek Campground environmental assessment

BLM announces final decision for Coal Creek Campground environmental assessment
Utah, Color Country DO, St George FO

BLM seeks input on proposed land exchange near St. George

The BLM is seeking public input on a proposed land exchange between the BLM and the Washington County Water Conservancy District.
Utah, Color Country DO, Cedar City FO

BLM seeks input on proposed Dry Creek Mine Expansion

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a draft environmental assessment for the proposed Dry Creek Mine Expansion Project in Iron County.
Utah

BLM Seeks Public Assistance in Wild Horse Shooting Investigation on the Onaqui Herd Management Area

BLM Utah confirms a wild horse was shot on the Onaqui HMA. A $19,000 reward is offered for tips leading to an arrest. Public urged to report info on suspicious activity to aid the investigation.
Utah

BLM issues decision on land exchange with Utah Trust Lands Administration

The BLM and the Utah Trust Lands Administration signed a ROD to exchange state lands located within newly designated wilderness and recreation areas for Federal lands that will be of productive value to the state.
Utah

BLM Utah begins holiday tree cutting permit sales

The BLM opened non-commercial Christmas tree permits for sale statewide today. This annual event allows the public to harvest trees, including pinyon pine and juniper, from designated areas on public lands across Utah.
National Office, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming

Interior Department proposes strengthened protections for greater sage-grouse habitat

The Department of the Interior announced today that the Bureau of Land Management has published proposed updates to strengthen conservation and management of greater sage-grouse habitat on public lands.
Utah, Canyon Country DO, Moab FO

BLM to treat invasive cheatgrass near I-70

The BLM will conduct a hazardous fuels mitigation project during the month of November. The BLM will spray approximately 13,000 acres of cheatgrass near the Utah/Colorado border in the desert adjacent to Interstate 70.
Utah, Color Country DO, St George FO

BLM, FWS issue final analysis, preferred approach for proposed highway

The BLM and the FWS today issued a final supplemental environmental analysis of the proposed Northern Corridor highway in Washington County, Utah.
Utah, Canyon Country DO, Moab FO

BLM seeks input on monitoring well plan modification in southeast Utah

The BLM is seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment of the Rio Algom Monitoring Well Plan Modification project.
Utah, Green River DO, Paria River DO, Canyon Country DO

UPDATED: BLM seeks nominations for multiple advisory councils in Utah

Nominations to all Utah Resource Advisory Councils and Monument Advisory Committees have been extended through November 20, 2024.
Utah, Green River DO

BLM Announces Temporary Closure for Green River Classic Event

The BLM Price Field Office announces a 150-acre temporary closure near Green River, Utah, from Oct. 25-27, 2024, for the Green River Classic mountain biking event to ensure safety and avoid conflicts.
Utah

BLM announces winter, holiday hours for Visitor Centers, Paria Contact Station

BLM announces winter, holiday hours for Visitor Centers, Paria Contact Station
National Office, Utah

Biden-Harris Administration takes major steps to accelerate clean energy geothermal development on public lands

BLM is taking steps to expand geothermal energy development on public lands.
Utah, Color Country DO

BLM to hold geothermal lease sale on Dec. 10 in southwestern Utah

The BLM will hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on Dec. 10, 2024, offering 6,061 acres in Fishlake National Forest, supporting the Biden-Harris goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035
National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Eastern States, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming

BLM seeks nominations for Public Lands Rule Advisory Committee

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for a new Federal advisory committee that will help inform how the Bureau implements the Public Lands Rule.