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Utah, Color Country DO, Richfield FO
Hanksville Burpee tours sign with desert landscape and road in the foreground.

Discover dinosaurs: Free tours are back at BLM's Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry

Free guided tour of the Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry will be available during the weeks of May 13, May 20, June 3, June 10, and June 17, 2024.
Utah, Monticello FO
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BLM issues decision on challenged 2018 oil and gas leases in Utah

The BLM announced a decision to reaffirm three oil and gas leases in San Juan County following a legal challenge & agreement to reconsider 28 leases from BLM’s March and Dec. 2018 competitive oil & gas lease sales.
Utah, Monticello FO
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BLM Canyon Country Artist in Residence Presentation and Display

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Monticello Field Office is pleased to announce an exhibit displaying the artwork of 2023 Artist in Residence Shelley Hull, at Edge of the Cedars State Park Museu

National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Eastern States, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming
Duck fly over a wetland

Biden-Harris Administration finalizes strategy to guide balanced management, conservation of public lands

The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands. The final Public Lands Rule provides tools for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to help improve the health and resilience of public lands in the face of a changing climate; conserve important wildlife habitat and intact landscapes; facilitate responsible development; and better recognize unique cultural and natural resources on public lands. 
National Office, Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana-Dakotas, Utah, Wyoming
Two people standing in a stream wearing waders and hats. One of the two has a net and the other is recording data. A third person sits on the streambank with his feet in the water.

BLM to invest $3.1 million to restore wildlife habitats, as part of the Investing in America agenda

 

Utah, Green River DO
A railroad spur leads toward a mining facility under a blue sky.

BLM, USDA Forest Service seek input for settlement-directed environmental analysis of potential coal mine expansion in Utah

PRICE, Utah – Pursuant to a court settlement agreement, the Bureau of Land Management and U.S.

National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Eastern States, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming
BLM Staff conducting compliance check on oil and gas development in Colorado

BLM ensures fair taxpayer return, strengthens accountability for oil and gas operations on public lands

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to revise the Bureau of Land Mana

National Office, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming
Renewable Energy Development in the California Desert

Biden-Harris Administration delivers historic milestones, new actions for clean energy on public lands

The Biden-Harris administration today announced a series of historic milestones and actions to promote responsible clean energy development on public lands and help achieve President Biden’s goal of creating a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035.
Utah, Canyon Country DO
Artwork is shared with permission from the artist. Rights reserved by Pine Bones/Walck. Caption: A patchwork of desert landscapes, flora and fauna on colorful backgrounds. Water, a common theme in many panels transcends the individual panes.

The BLM is accepting applications for the 2024 Canyon Country Artist in Residence Program

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National Office, Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah
A herd of pronghorn walk across grassland with mountains rising in the distance.

BLM invests $4.8 million to address drought in western states as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a $4.8 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to boost partnerships aimed at

Utah
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Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument now accepting 2024 Artist-In-Residence Applications

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Utah, West Desert DO
Sunset set turns the mountains and sand dunes shades of pink, orange, and purple at the Little Sahara Recreation Area. BLM photo by Bob Wick.

BLM Prepares for Visitor Surge at Little Sahara Recreation Area During Easter Weekend

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National Office, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming
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BLM proposes stronger greater sage-grouse conservation plans

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing a draft plan to strengthen greater sage-grous

Utah, Paria River DO
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Kanab Field Office is hosting its 24th Annual Earth Day poster contest. This year’s theme is “Healthy World, Healthy Home.” Illustration Credit BLM Utah, Paria River District.

Earth Day poster contest asks students to focus on “Healthy World, Healthy Home”

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Utah, Canyon Country DO, Monticello FO
Bears Ears National Monument Sign approaching from Blanding, UT. The monument is co-stewarded by the BLM, USDA Forest Service, and Bears Ears Commission.

BLM, USDA Forest Service invite input on Bears Ears National Monument draft plan

MONTICELLO, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management and U.S.

Utah, Canyon Country DO
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The BLM announces annual spring avoidance areas to protect raptors in Indian Creek

MONTICELLO, Utah – Each spring, raptors return to the Indian Creek area for nesting.

Utah, Cedar City FO
Photo of grassy flat desert land in Beaver County, Utah with blue sky and mountains in the background.

Public Invited to Comment on Star Range Solar Development Project

The BLM Cedar City Field Office today initiates a 30-day scoping comment period to gather public input on the Star Range Solar Development Project Environmental Assessment.
Utah
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Monument begins preparation for improvements at Calf Creek Recreation Area

KANAB, Utah

Utah, Green River DO, Price FO
Riders on off-highway vehicles enjoy a well maintained road in the desert. Cliffs in the background.

BLM releases preliminary documents for the San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan

The Bureau of Land Management’s Price Field Office published preliminary documents that are foundational to our efforts to improve the travel network for motorized vehicles in the San Rafael Swell area in central Utah.
Utah
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**Notice of Cancellation** Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee

Utah, Paria River DO
Whitehouse Road Closure Map. Credit BLM Utah.

Update: Construction timeline shifts for Whitehouse Road Improvement Project

Update from previous news release published Feb. 6, 2024

Utah
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BLM seeks public comment for May 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Utah

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Utah
Whitehouse Road in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Credit BLM Utah.

Monument to begin improvements on Whitehouse Road

KANAB, Utah — The BLM is preparing to improve access to Whitehouse Campground and Trailhead in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

Utah
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Credit BLM Utah

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument announces summer hours for visitor centers

KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument will transition to a summer schedule for the monument’s visitor centers beginning Mar.

Utah
San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council meets in the Price Field Office

San Rafael Swell Recreation Advisory Council to host public meeting and field tour

PRICE, Uta