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Arizona, Gila DO
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Prescribed fire planned for San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area

Tucson, Ariz.

Arizona

BLM to transfer wildland fire engines to three rural fire readiness partners in Arizona

PHOENIX - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be transferring wildland fire engines to three rural wildland firefighting partners in Arizona.

Arizona, Gila DO
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BLM permits special recreation activities at Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

TUCSON, Arizona — The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Tucson Field Office has authorized, under Special Recreation Permits (SRP), organized group events in February and March on

Arizona, Phoenix DO
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The Bureau of Land Management invites public input on environmental assessment for land remediation effort in Phoenix District

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Hassayampa Field Office proposes to conduct remediation of approximately 217 acres of public lands in the White Tank Mountains / Mille

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM seeking seasonal call-when-needed firefighters

SAFFORD, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Gila District is currently recruiting applicants for seasonal call-when-needed wildland firefighters for the 2021 fire season.

Arizona, Gila DO
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Prescribed fire planned for San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area

Tucson, Ariz.

Arizona, Colorado River DO
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BLM prescribed burning planned near Mittry Lake

YUMA, Ariz.

Arizona, Colorado River DO
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BLM prescribed burning planned near Walter’s Camp

YUMA, Ariz.

Arizona, Gila DO
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BLM plans structural safety work at Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

TUCSON, Ariz.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO
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Trump Administration approves proposal to expand visitor access to the Wave

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Arizona, Gila DO

BLM plans safety and access improvements at San Pedro House

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

The Bureau of Land Management seeks input on proposed Lake Havasu shoreline trail

Lake Havasu City, Ariz.

Arizona, Colorado River DO
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BLM prescribed burning planned in the Hualapai Mountains

KINGMAN, Ariz.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO
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BLM Arizona Strip District announces rescission of Arizona Trail closure

Following the Pine Hollow and Mangum fires in summer 2020, the portion of the Arizona Trail managed by the Arizona Strip Field Office was closed to the public to mitigate post fire hazards to ensure public health and safety.
Arizona, Gila DO

The Bureau of Land Management invites public comment on proposed conveyance to Fry Fire District

The proposed conveyance would allow for the placement of infrastructure such as cell towers and generate revenue to support its firefighting and emergency medical services.
Arizona, Colorado River DO
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Temporary closure and restrictions of public lands announced for Parker Races

The Bureau of Land Management Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restriction of selected public lands for the 2021 Best in the Desert’s Parker 250 and 425 races in La Paz County.
Arizona, Colorado River DO
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BLM prescribed burning planned near Parker

Fire personnel from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District will conduct prescribed burning near Parker, Arizona, through late January 2021 as weather conditions allow.
Arizona, Colorado River DO

The Bureau of Land Management issues decision approving decorative rock quarry expansion near Chloride

KINGMAN, Ariz.

Phoenix DO

The Bureau of Land Management issues recreation lease to Town of Florence for the completion of Poston Butte Preserve

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Town of Florence signed a recreation and public purposes lease agreement for the completion of Poston Butte Preserve.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO
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Arizona Strip Bureau of Land Management to begin selling Holiday Tree Permits Online

Arizona Strip Field Office has begun selling non-commercial permits to cut pinyon pine and juniper trees online.
Arizona, Phoenix DO, Arizona Strip DO, Colorado River DO, Gila DO
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The Bureau of Land Management lifts fire restrictions in Arizona

Effective November 11, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management will lift fire restrictions on all BLM-managed public lands in Arizona.
Arizona, Phoenix DO

Fire restrictions remain in effect in Phoenix District

PHOENIX – Unusually warm and dry conditions persist in Arizona, and fire activity continues across the state.

Arizona, Phoenix DO, Arizona Strip DO, Colorado River DO, Gila DO
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BLM Arizona Advisory Council to hold virtual meeting November 30 and December 1, 2020

The Arizona Resource Advisory Council will meet to discuss public land management topics at a meeting to be held virtually, planned for Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2020.
Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Road Construction Causing Travel Delays Near Mt. Dellenbaugh

Travelers driving south to the Mt. Dellenbaugh trailhead, the Waring Ranch historic site, and the Kelly Point Road (NPS1203) will experience intermittent traffic delays daily due to water pipeline construction on Mohave County Road 103.
Arizona, Colorado River DO
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Fire restrictions remain in effect in Colorado River District

As outdoor recreation increases in the Colorado River District, public lands users are reminded that BLM lands in western Arizona remain under fire restrictions.