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BLM to conduct Prescribed Burns at Pariette Wetlands

Utah
Green River DO
Media Contact

VERNAL, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office plans to conduct prescribed burning operations on approximately 300 acres at the Pariette Wetlands from the late January through March 31, 2025. Located in Uintah County, southwest of Ouray and Pelican Lake, the burns will be conducted on selected days within this timeframe to ensure conditions are optimal for achieving project success and safety. 

The BLM Fire program will be looking to burn the western portions of Pariette Wetlands. This effort is part of the annual burn schedule, which includes both spring and fall burns. These burns will help maintain the impoundments free of invasive vegetation, keeping 50 percent or more open water for waterfowl.  

For safety, parts of the wetlands will be closed to the public while burns are actively taking place. If you have any questions about the burn or would like to ensure that your destination is open before traveling to the Pariette Wetlands, contact the Fuels Program Manager, Hank Barela, at 435-781-2741 or hbarela@blm.gov. 

 

A map detailing where the prescribed burns will be occurring at the Pariette Wetlands. Three burn locations across the Pariette Draw are featured between Castle Peak Draw and Uteland Butte.
A map of the areas where prescribed burn operations will be conducted.

The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.