Press Releases
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Prescribed fire planned for public lands on the Arizona Strip
To decrease the risk of future wildfires and protect cultural and natural resources, the Arizona Strip District anticipates initiating prescribed fire treatments and pile burns this fall from November through January.
BLM announces availability of final vegetation management plan
The Bureau of Land Management announced its approval of a vegetation management plan that covers integrated vegetation management activities targeting landscape restoration for the majority of the Safford Field Office.
BLM prescribed burning planned at Senator Wash North Shore
Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District are planning to conduct prescribed burning at Senator Wash North Shore recreation area.
BLM prescribed burning planned near Parker
Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District will conduct prescribed burning near Parker, Arizona, between November 2024 and March 2025.
BLM prescribed burning planned in the Hualapai Mountains
Fire managers will conduct prescribed burning near Pinion Pines, Atherton Acres, and Pine Lake; Hualapai Mountain Park; Hayden and Getz Peak communication sites; and Wild Cow Springs Campground between November 2024 and March 2025.
BLM seeks nominations for Public Lands Rule Advisory Committee
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for a new Federal advisory committee that will help inform how the Bureau implements the Public Lands Rule.
BLM to invest $2.4 million in cultural study in California and Arizona
BLM will invest nearly $2.4 million in IRA money to develop a cultural landscape study for public lands in California and Arizona.
BLM seeks nominations for nine regional Resource Advisory Councils
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for existing and upcoming member vacancies in nine Resource Advisory Councils.
BLM invests more than $3.5 million in San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
Tucson Field Office recently received funding from the Inflation Reduction Act for ongoing fence repair and for water conservation in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, near Hereford.
BLM issues proposed grazing amendment for Sonoran Desert National Monument
The Bureau of Land Management is proposing a resource management plan amendment for livestock grazing within the Sonoran Desert National Monument.
BLM amplifies announcement welcoming nominations for Advisory Committee for Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument
Nomination period for membership opened Aug. 20 and is now extended to Nov. 4, 2024.
Firewood permits available for BLM Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
The Tucson Field Office is offering firewood permits for collecting downed wood at the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area from Oct. 1, 2024 to March 1, 2025.
BLM lifts seasonal fire restrictions in western Arizona
BLM lifts seasonal fire restrictions in western Arizona
BLM to close T.K. Jones Campground and Boat Launch for surface re-paving
A T.K. Jones Campground and Boat Launch closure will allow crews to re-pave the facilities.
BLM seeks input on plans to modernize management of Arizona recreation sites
The Bureau of Land Management Arizona seeks public comments on six draft Recreation Business Plans from Sept. 6, 2024, to Oct. 21, 2024.
Bureau of Land Management releases proposed Western Solar Plan
The BLM today announced its proposed roadmap for solar energy development on public lands, designed to expand efficient and environmentally responsible solar project permitting on public lands across the West.
BLM lifts seasonal fire restrictions in central Arizona
On Thursday, Aug. 22, the BLM will lift all seasonal fire restrictions for public lands administered by the Phoenix District Office, including BLM lands in Maricopa, northern Pinal, western Pima, and Yavapai counties.
BLM seeks nominations for Advisory Committee for Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument
The Bureau of Land Management seeks nominations for the recruitment of 15 members to serve on the Monument Advisory Committee for the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument.
BLM announces temporary maintenance closure of natural hot tubs in Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area
The Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area hot tubs will be closed from August 19 through August 22, 2024.
BLM, NPS seek input on wild burro plan in western Arizona
The BLM and NPS seek public comments on an environmental assessment for proposed wild burro gathers within and outside the Tassi-Gold Butte Herd Management Area on the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument.
BLM to gather wild burros near Lake Havasu City
The Bureau of Land Management will begin gathering wild burros this week in response to public safety concerns along State Route 95 just north of Lake Havasu City.
BLM seeks public input on the proposed Elisabeth Solar Project in Arizona
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment for the proposed Elisabeth Solar Project near Dateland in Yuma County.
Biden-Harris Administration advances clean energy projects on Western public lands with potential to power nearly 2 million homes
The Department of the Interior today announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is advancing nine solar projects on public lands that could potentially power nearly 2 million homes with clean energy.
BLM seeks input on protections for Coconino National Forest’s Oak Creek Canyon
The BLM is announcing a public comment period and a public meeting on a proposal from the U.S. Forest Service to protect more than 10,000 acres of land in the Coconino National Forest.
BLM seeks input on proposed lease for Havasu Riviera Marina
The Bureau of Land Management seeks comments on a proposal from Arizona State Parks & Trails to lease approximately 17 acres of public lands for operation and expansion of the Havasu Riviera Marina.