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Utah

Apply Now to BLM Seasonal Firefighting and Support Jobs

The BLM in Utah is currently accepting applications for seasonal firefighting positions throughout the state.
Utah

Some Fees to Increase at Sand Flats Recreation Area

Moab, Utah–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Moab Field Office and Grand County have announced that on Jan.

Utah

BLM Provides Additional Time for Public Input on Proposed Water Load Out Facility Near Moab, Utah

Moab, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Moab Field Office is providing additional time for public input on a proposal from Grand County for a water load out facility ad

Utah

November 2015 Lease Sale Rescheduled for February 2016

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah today rescheduled the postponed November 2015 oil and gas lease sale for Feb.

Utah

BLM to Host Public Tour of Axtell Wild Horse Corrals

Salt Lake City—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced it is offering a public tour of the Axtell Contract Off-Range Corrals (facility) in Axtell, Utah, on Monday, Dec.

Utah

BLM Moab Field Office Moves to Recreation.gov for Group Campsite Reservations

Moab, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Moab Field Office is moving group campsite reservations to Recreation.gov, including group campsites at Goose Island, Big Bend,

Utah

BLM to Host Public Tour of Axtell Wild Horse Corrals

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced it is offering a public tour of the Axtell Contract Off-Range Corrals (facility) in Axtell, Utah, on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015.

Utah

Fees at Simpson Spring Campground Increase Beginning Dec. 15

Salt Lake City—On Dec. 15, 2015, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Salt Lake Field Office will implement a fee increase at the Simpson Springs Campground.

Utah

BLM to Host Statewide Public Hearing for Use of Motorized Vehicles and Aircraft

Salt Lake City—The Utah Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host its annual statewide public hearing at the BLM-Utah Price Field Office to discuss the use of helicopters and motor

Utah

BLM to Host Statewide Public Hearing for Use of Motorized Vehicles and Aircraft

The Utah Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host its annual statewide public hearing at the BLM-Utah Price Field Office to discuss the use of helicopters and motorized vehicles in the management

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Road Project in Eastern Utah

Vernal, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Vernal Field Office is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) analyzing the realignment and paving of a po

Utah

BLM Postpones November 2015 Lease Sale

The BLM-Utah competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Nov.

Utah

BLM Posts Proposed Parcel List for February 2016 Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Canyon Country District Office today posted the list of parcels proposed for auction at the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Feb.

Utah

BLM Vernal Field Office Hosts John Jarvie Harvest Festival

VERNAL, UTAH—Nature has prepared the Jarvie Ranch for the Harvest Festival with a layer of snow on the mountains above Brown’s Park.  Throughout the ranch, pine wreaths and bo

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Permanent Restriction of Roped Activities at Corona Arch and Gemini Bridges

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Moab Field Office is seeking public comment on the proposed permanent restriction of Corona Arch and Gemini Bridges to rope use, including ziplining, highli

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Input on Proposed Water Load Out Facility Near Moab, Utah

Moab, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Moab Field Office is seeking public input on a proposal from Grand County for a water load out facility adjacent to State Route

Utah

BLM Prescribed Burn Planned for Tooele County

West Valley City, Utah–West Desert District fire managers plan to conduct two prescribed burns of juniper slash this fall and winter in Tooele County.  The Stockton Unit, 39 a

Utah

Little Sahara Recreation Area to Shut off Water and Close Visitor Center for Winter

Fillmore, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Little Sahara Recreation Area (LSRA) visitor center will close for winter from Nov. 28, 2015 through Feb.

Utah

BLM Vernal Field Office Hosts Public "Steppe Forward" Learning Session on Greater Sage-Grouse

Vernal, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vernal Field Office is hosting a public learning session to provide information about the final greater sage-grouse conservation pl

Utah

BLM Price Field Office Hosts Public "Steppe Forward" Learning Session on Greater Sage-Grouse

Price, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office is hosting a public learning session to provide information about the final greater sage-grouse conservation plan

Utah

Christmas Tree Cutting Permits Available

Salt Lake City—The holiday season is coming and thousands of people will be cutting their Christmas trees on public lands.  The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah will begin

Utah

BLM Cedar City Field Office Hosts Public "Steppe Forward" Learning Sessions on Greater Sage-Grouse

Cedar City, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Color Country District Office and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is hosting several public learning sessions to pr

Utah

BLM Extends Comment Period for St. George Draft Resource Management Plans

St. George, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) St.

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BLM U.S. Forest Service Recap Public Process for Proposed Withdrawal within Sagebrush Focal Areas

Salt Lake City—Consistent with the unprecedented effort to conserve the greater sage-grouse and its habitat, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S.

Utah

BLM-Utah Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Utah is seeking public nominations for one open position on its Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC).