Press Releases
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Bidding Opens for BLM Commercial Pine Nut Gathering Permits
The BLM CCFO is now accepting sealed contract bids for commercial pine nut gathering permits on nine identified units within the Indian Peaks and Mountain Home ranges. Bids must be submitted by 2 p.m. on Aug. 2, 2024.
BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council to meet in Logan
The BLM’s West Desert District will host a meeting and field tour of the Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) Aug. 14-15, 2024, to discuss various issues related to the management of public lands in Utah.
San Rafael Swell Recreation Advisory Council to host public meeting and field tour
The San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council is scheduled to conduct a public meeting and a field tour on August 13-14, 2024.
Deer Springs Fire: Evening Incident Update, July 14, 2024
Deer Springs Fire: Evening Incident Update, July 14, 2024
Deer Springs Fire: Evening Incident Update, July 13, 2024
Deer Springs Fire: Evening Incident Update, July 13, 2024
Deer Springs Fire: Evening Incident Update, July 12, 2024
KANAB, Utah — The Deers Springs Fire has reached 40% containment and 11, 758 acres in size. For more information, see attached fact sheet.
Deer Springs Fire: Incident Update, July 11, 2024
KANAB, Utah — The Deers Springs Fire reached 30% containment today.
Deer Springs Fire: Incident Update, July 10, 2024
KANAB, Utah — Today’s operations included continued work to secure the fire line on both flanks of the fire. For more information, see attached fact sheet.
Deer Springs Fire: Incident Update, July 9, 2024
KANAB, Utah — Crews on the Deer Springs Fire are continuing fire line construction to the south and containing any smaller fires that migrated off the rim. For more information, see attached fact sheet.
Deer Springs Fire Incident: Evening Update for July 8, 2024
KANAB, Utah — Today’s suppression tactics focused on the north side of fire to keep away from community of Deer Springs. For more information, see attached fact sheet.
Deer Springs Fire: Incident Update, July 8, 2024
KANAB, Utah — Operationally, firefighters are taking advantage of today's prevailing winds to secure the north flank of the Deer Springs Fire. For more information, see attached fact sheet.
Deer Springs Fire: Incident Update
KANAB, Utah — A local Color Country Interagency Incident Management Type-3 Team is responding to a 1,200-acre wildfire initially discovered at 1:02 PM today. For more information, see attached fact sheet.
The BLM and USDA Forest Service to host Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee meeting
The BLM Monticello Field Office and USDA Manti-La Sal National Forest will host a field tour of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee.
BLM seeks public comment for May 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Utah
The BLM Utah State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to get public input on two oil & gas parcels totaling 833 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale. The comment period ends July 24, 2024.
Southwest Utah and northern Arizona to implement fire restrictions
Southwest Utah and northern Arizona to implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning June 21, 2024, at 12:01 a.m.
Fire Prevention Order issued for BLM-managed lands in north and central Utah
The BLM West Desert District issued a fire prevention order to announce seasonal fire restrictions
BLM seeks input for San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan
Today, the Bureau of Land Management released the preliminary environmental assessment and travel network alternatives for the San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan in southeastern Utah.
BLM issues decision on challenged 2018 oil and gas leases in Utah
The Bureau of Land Management announced a decision today to reaffirm 51 oil and gas leases in Emery County.
BLM seeks input for off-highway vehicle travel plan in southeastern Utah
The BLM is seeking public comments for the development of a draft environmental assessment to consider preliminary travel network alternatives on public lands near the Dolores River in southeastern Utah.
BLM seeks public input on proposed Lisbon Valley Copper Mine expansion
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments and information to inform the development of an environmental impact statement evaluating a proposal to expand mining operations at the Lisbon Valley Copper Mine.
Public invited to comment on Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry building replacement
The BLM Price Field Office today initiates a 15-day scoping comment period to gather public input on the Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry (CLDQ) building replacement project.
BLM to begin closure at Calf Creek Recreation Site for GSENM improvements
BLM to begin closure at Calf Creek Recreation Site for GSENM improvements. Short-term closures expected in July, August.
BLM seeks input for Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge Travel Management Plan
Today, the BLM released preliminary travel network alternatives for the Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge Travel Management Plan.
BLM, FWS seek public input on Northern Corridor Alternatives in Utah
The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today issued the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed 4-lane Northern Corridor highway in southern Utah.