Press Releases
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San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council to meet in November 2024
The Advisory Council will meet Nov. 20 at the Castle Dale City Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Utah Resource Advisory Council meeting to visit Price, San Rafael Swell
The Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet November 13, 2024 in Price, Utah. A field tour of the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area will occur on November 14, 2024.
The BLM issues final analysis on Shurtz Canyon Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
The BLM announced approval of the Shurtz Canyon Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project environmental assessment.
Paria River District now offers contactless payment at key recreation sites
KANAB, Utah — The Paria River District installed a new electronic payment system at four popular recreation sites on BLM public lands managed by the Kanab Field Office.
BLM, USDA Forest Service issue proposed plan for Bears Ears National Monument
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service issued a final environmental impact statement and proposed plan to manage and protect Bears Ears National Monument.
BLM opens public scoping for allowing e-bike use on designated mountain bike trails
BLM announces 30-day public scoping period for a proposed environmental assessment that would analyze non-motorized mountain bike trails within the Moab Field Office to allow for Class 1 e-bike use.
BLM approves two exploratory mineral drilling projects in eastern Utah
The Bureau of Land Management today announced approval of two mineral exploration projects on public lands in the 29,956-acre Red Wash Potash Leasing Area of Grand County.
Calf Creek Recreation Site scheduled to reopen
Grand Staricase-Escalante National Monument reopens Calf Creek Recreation Site.
Public input invited on the environmental review for Henry Mountains Fremont Gorge Travel Management Plan
The BLM Richfield Field Office is initiating a public comment period for the Travel Management Plan (TMP) for the Henry Mountain Fremont Gorge Travel Management Area.
Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative receives $24.6 million grant from BLM
The BLM has awarded a total of $24.6 million to the Utah Department of Natural Resources to continue the collaborative efforts to restore and preserve watersheds across the state.
BLM, USDA Forest Service seek input on proposed Cross-Tie 500-kV Transmission Project connecting Nevada and Utah power grids
BLM and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest are announcing the release of the Final EIS, U.S.D.A Forest Service Draft Record of Decision, and pre-decisional objection review for the Cross-Tie 500-kilovolt Transmission Project.
BLM releases all areas of Indian Creek for climbing
BLM staff ask climbers to voluntarily avoid routes near historic nesting sites in Indian Creek. In the early spring, the BLM confirmed nesting and territory activity on several popular climbing routes.
BLM to conduct aerial herbicide applications in northeastern Utah starting Sept. 15 2024
The BLM Green River District Fire & Fuels Program will be conducting aerial herbicide treatments starting around Sept. 15 through Sept. 30, weather permitting.
BLM seeks input for 2025 geothermal lease sale in southwestern Utah
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input for the environmental assessment of a proposed geothermal lease sale in southwestern Utah.
BLM releases Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument proposed management plan
BLM announces its Proposed Resource Management Plan and final Environmental Impact Statement for managing nearly 1.87 million acres of public lands within the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Bureau of Land Management releases proposed Western Solar Plan
The BLM today announced its proposed roadmap for solar energy development on public lands, designed to expand efficient and environmentally responsible solar project permitting on public lands across the West.
BLM seeks public input for emergency stabilization, rehabilitation project proposal
Today, the BLM announced a seven-day public comment period on the draft environmental assessment for an Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation Project following the Deer Springs Fire.
BLM invites public input on proposed enhanced geothermal power project
The BLM is inviting the public to comment on the Fervo Cape Geothermal Power Project draft environmental assessment through September 20, 2024.
The BLM announces the selection for 2024 Canyon Country Artist in Residence
2024 Canyon Country Artist in Residence — Suzanne Jackson of Basalt, CO. Jackson will be with us October 8 – 29, adventuring out in this glorious landscape to inspire her beautiful plein air paintings and sketches.
BLM invites public input on Shurtz Canyon Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
The BLM invites public review and comment on the Shurtz Canyon Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project Environmental Assessment. The 30-day comment period will be open from Aug. 12 to Sept. 11, 2024.
BLM to conduct hazardous fuels reduction treatments in Northeastern Utah, August 2024
The BLM Green River District Fire & Fuels Program will begin implementing hazardous fuels reduction treatments on portions of Blue Mountain, Diamond Mountain, and the Bookcliffs starting in August 2024.
BLM to begin Sulphur Herd Management Area wild horse gather, August 2024
The BLM Cedar City Field Office will begin gather operations to remove wild horses from within and outside of the Sulphur Herd Management Area in Beaver, Iron and Millard Counties starting Tuesday, Aug. 13.
BLM Utah State Director leaving in October
BLM Utah State Director Greg Sheehan will leave his role with the organization to work as the CEO of the Mule Deer Foundation.
Deer Springs Fire Update: GSENM announces reopening of road, area closures
Deer Springs Fire Update: GSENM announces reopening of road, area closures
BLM invests $2.3 Million for Upper Bear River Watershed Restoration
The BLM is announcing it has awarded a $2.3 million construction contract to Global Engineering Services of Midvale, Utah, to replace range and riparian fencing in the Upper Bear River Watershed Area.