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Utah, Color Country DO
Photo 1: Geothermal pipelines running across BLM managed lands in Beaver County, UT. Photo by: JD Mallory

BLM to hold geothermal lease sale on Dec. 10 in southwestern Utah

The BLM will hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on Dec. 10, 2024, offering 6,061 acres in Fishlake National Forest, supporting the Biden-Harris goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035
Utah, Green River DO
A group of people stand in a circle by vehicles in the red desert.

San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council to meet in November 2024

The Advisory Council will meet Nov. 20 at the Castle Dale City Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Utah
A group of people stand near a creek in green grass under blue sky and clouds

Utah Resource Advisory Council meeting to visit Price, San Rafael Swell

The Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet November 13, 2024 in Price, Utah. A field tour of the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area will occur on November 14, 2024.
Utah, Cedar City FO
Shurtz Canyon area of Iron County, Utah.

The BLM issues final analysis on Shurtz Canyon Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project

The BLM announced approval of the Shurtz Canyon Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project environmental assessment.
Utah
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Paria River District now offers contactless payment at key recreation sites

KANAB, Utah — The Paria River District installed a new electronic payment system at four popular recreation sites on BLM public lands managed by the Kanab Field Office.
Utah, Moab FO
Mountain bikers on a desert, single track trail

BLM opens public scoping for allowing e-bike use on designated mountain bike trails

BLM announces 30-day public scoping period for a proposed environmental assessment that would analyze non-motorized mountain bike trails within the Moab Field Office to allow for Class 1 e-bike use.
Utah, Moab FO
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BLM approves two exploratory mineral drilling projects in eastern Utah

The Bureau of Land Management today announced approval of two mineral exploration projects on public lands in the 29,956-acre Red Wash Potash Leasing Area of Grand County.
Utah
View of Lower Calf Creek Falls, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

Calf Creek Recreation Site scheduled to reopen

Grand Staricase-Escalante National Monument reopens Calf Creek Recreation Site.
Utah, Richfield FO
Road into the Henry Mountains. Photo by Kelly Rigby/BLM Utah

Public input invited on the environmental review for Henry Mountains Fremont Gorge Travel Management Plan

The BLM Richfield Field Office is initiating a public comment period for the Travel Management Plan (TMP) for the Henry Mountain Fremont Gorge Travel Management Area.
Utah
A transmission line extends across the landscape toward a power sub-station

BLM, USDA Forest Service seek input on proposed Cross-Tie 500-kV Transmission Project connecting Nevada and Utah power grids

BLM and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest are announcing the release of the Final EIS, U.S.D.A Forest Service Draft Record of Decision, and pre-decisional objection review for the Cross-Tie 500-kilovolt Transmission Project.
Utah, Monticello FO
Two climbers scaling a wall within the Indian Creek Area in Bears Ears National Monument. Photo used with permission. Credit: Faith Dickey.

BLM releases all areas of Indian Creek for climbing

BLM staff ask climbers to voluntarily avoid routes near historic nesting sites in Indian Creek. In the early spring, the BLM confirmed nesting and territory activity on several popular climbing routes.