Press Releases
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BLM sets aside land for proposed solar project in Beaver County
The Bureau of Land Management is temporarily setting aside roughly 5,159 acres of public lands associated with the proposed 600-megawatt Star Range Solar Project near Milford in Beaver County.
**Notice of Cancellation** Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee Meeting
The Monticello Field Office announces the cancellation of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee meeting, scheduled for Dec. 9.
BLM announces final decision for Coal Creek Campground environmental assessment
BLM announces final decision for Coal Creek Campground environmental assessment
BLM seeks input on proposed land exchange near St. George
The BLM is seeking public input on a proposed land exchange between the BLM and the Washington County Water Conservancy District.
BLM seeks input on proposed Dry Creek Mine Expansion
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a draft environmental assessment for the proposed Dry Creek Mine Expansion Project in Iron County.
BLM Seeks Public Assistance in Wild Horse Shooting Investigation on the Onaqui Herd Management Area
BLM Utah confirms a wild horse was shot on the Onaqui HMA. A $19,000 reward is offered for tips leading to an arrest. Public urged to report info on suspicious activity to aid the investigation.
BLM issues decision on land exchange with Utah Trust Lands Administration
The BLM and the Utah Trust Lands Administration signed a ROD to exchange state lands located within newly designated wilderness and recreation areas for Federal lands that will be of productive value to the state.
BLM Utah begins holiday tree cutting permit sales
The BLM opened non-commercial Christmas tree permits for sale statewide today. This annual event allows the public to harvest trees, including pinyon pine and juniper, from designated areas on public lands across Utah.
Interior Department proposes strengthened protections for greater sage-grouse habitat
The Department of the Interior announced today that the Bureau of Land Management has published proposed updates to strengthen conservation and management of greater sage-grouse habitat on public lands.
BLM to treat invasive cheatgrass near I-70
The BLM will conduct a hazardous fuels mitigation project during the month of November. The BLM will spray approximately 13,000 acres of cheatgrass near the Utah/Colorado border in the desert adjacent to Interstate 70.
BLM, FWS issue final analysis, preferred approach for proposed highway
The BLM and the FWS today issued a final supplemental environmental analysis of the proposed Northern Corridor highway in Washington County, Utah.
BLM seeks input on monitoring well plan modification in southeast Utah
The BLM is seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment of the Rio Algom Monitoring Well Plan Modification project.
UPDATED: BLM seeks nominations for multiple advisory councils in Utah
Nominations to all Utah Resource Advisory Councils and Monument Advisory Committees have been extended through November 20, 2024.
BLM Announces Temporary Closure for Green River Classic Event
The BLM Price Field Office announces a 150-acre temporary closure near Green River, Utah, from Oct. 25-27, 2024, for the Green River Classic mountain biking event to ensure safety and avoid conflicts.
BLM announces winter, holiday hours for Visitor Centers, Paria Contact Station
BLM announces winter, holiday hours for Visitor Centers, Paria Contact Station
Biden-Harris Administration takes major steps to accelerate clean energy geothermal development on public lands
BLM is taking steps to expand geothermal energy development on public lands.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
BLM, USDA Forest Service issue proposed plan for Bears Ears National Monument
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service issued a final environmental impact statement and proposed plan to manage and protect Bears Ears National Monument.
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.
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.