Press Releases

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Utah

BLM announces geothermal lease sale in Southwestern Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — As part of efforts to meet the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035, as well as Congress’ direction in the Energy Act

Paria River DO

BLM announces December virtual meeting of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee

KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management will host a virtual public meeting of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee on Dec. 13, 2022, from 9 a.m.

Utah

BLM to release Cedar Mountain horses back onto the range

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management Salt Lake Field Office announces plans to release 50 mares and 12 studs back onto the Cedar Mountain Herd Management Area in Tooele C

Monticello FO

The BLM and USDA Forest Service to host winter meeting of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee

Dec. 2, 2021 Update: This meeting will be held entirely online.

Utah

BLM seeks comment on proposed Canyonlands Wild Burro Gather Plan

RICHFIELD, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Richfield Field Office seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on an environmental assessment to help protect rangeland co

Utah

BLM to begin Christmas tree-cutting permit sales next week

SALT LAKE CITY —The Bureau of Land Management will begin offering non-commercial tree permits to cut trees for the holidays, including pinyon pine and juniper trees, starting next

Utah, Paria River DO

BLM publishes environmental assessment for site in Calf Creek Recreation Area

KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management has initiated a 30-day public comment period for the Calf Creek Recreation Site Deferred Maintenance and Improvements Project Environmen

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management issues decision on Lila Canyon Mine

PRICE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Green River District has prepared an environmental assessment and authorized Emery County Coal Resources, Inc., to take measures on appr

Utah, Paria River DO

Paria River District announces winter, holiday hours for visitor centers, contact station

KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Paria River District will transition to a winter operating schedule for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument’s four visitor cente

Utah

BLM Enhances Watershed Restoration Initiative Agreement with Utah Partners

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management is growing its partnership with the Utah Department of Natural Resources for the Watershed Restor

West Desert DO

BLM West Desert District rescinds seasonal fire restrictions

SALT LAKE CITY —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District rescinded fire prevention order UTW002-2022-01 today on BLM-managed lands within Box Elder, Cache, Juab, Mi

Utah, Green River DO

BLM seeks nominations for an elected Tribal Leader for the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council

PRICE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council, which makes recommendations to the Secretary of the In

Utah, Paria River DO

BLM seeks nominations for Monument Advisory Committee

KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management seeks nominations for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee to fill existing and upcoming vacancies.

Utah

Bureau of Land Management Utah Resource Advisory Council to Hold Meeting in Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY— The Bureau of Land Management will hold a public meeting of the Utah Resource Advisory Council on Oct.

West Desert DO

BLM West Desert District and Salt Lake Field Office to close for building maintenance

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management West Desert District and Salt Lake Field Office will close to the public for several days beginning tomorrow, Oct.

Canyon Country DO

BLM welcomes H. Walck as the first Canyon Country District Artist in Residence

MOAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce H.

West Desert DO

BLM conveys 483 acres to State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management has finalized the conveyance of two parcels totaling slightly more than 483 acres to the State of Utah School and Institutional Trust

Utah

BLM announces October virtual meeting of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee on Oct.

West Desert DO

BLM announces 765-acre prescribed burn near Highway 6 in Utah County

SALT LAKE CITY— The Bureau of Land Management West Desert District plans to conduct a prescribed burn of 765 acres in the Kyune Creek area between late-September and mid-October 20

Utah

Adé Nelson named as permanent Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Manager

SALT LAKE CITY – Bureau of Land Management Utah State Director Greg Sheehan announced today that Adé Nelson has been selected as the new monument manager for the Grand Staircase-Es

Utah, Green River DO

The Bureau of Land Management to transfer land for Emery County airport and Emery City Recreation Area in Utah

PRICE, Utah— The Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office announces the signing of the final two Emery County land conveyances directed by the John D. Dingell, Jr.

Utah, West Desert DO, Salt Lake FO

BLM to begin Cedar Mountain Herd Management Area wild horse gather and population growth suppression

SALT LAKE CITY— The Bureau of Land Management Salt Lake Field Office will begin operations to gather approximately 700 wild horses in proximity of the Cedar Mountain Herd Managemen

Utah

BLM closes doors to 43-year-old visitor center at Little Sahara Recreation Area

FILLMORE, Utah —The Bureau of Land Management is closing the doors on the 43-year-old Willard R. Fullmer Visitor Center at Little Sahara Recreation Area on Sept.