Press Releases

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Arizona

BLM prescribed burning planned in the Hualapai Mountains

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District, in cooperation with Pinion Pine Fire District, Pine Lake Fire District, Mohave County P

Arizona

BLM prescribed burning planned at Senator Wash North Shore

YUMA, Ariz.

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM seeks input on proposed Travel Management Plan in Arizona

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on an environmental review for a proposed travel management plan covering 951,842 acres of public lands in the Gila-San Simon areas.
Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM approves renewable energy generation tie line construction in Maricopa County

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management has approved construction of a 500-kilovolt generation tie line (gen-tie) about 60 miles west of Phoenix in Maricopa County.

Arizona

BLM seeks public feedback on proposed Ranegras Plains Solar Project in Arizona

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment to inform development of an environmental analysis for the proposed Ranegras Plains Solar Project in western La Pa

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed Lake Havasu Field Office vegetation management plan

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. 

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM prescribed burning planned in the Hualapai Mountains

KINGMAN, Ariz.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM approves recreation area near Apache Junction in Arizona

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management completed an environmental assessment to establish and develop the Goldfield Recreation Area for non-motorized day use northeast of Apache J

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM announces temporary closure and restrictions of public lands for Ultra4 USA Legends of the Fall race events

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restrictions of selected public lands for the Ultra4 USA

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM plans prescribed burns in Yavapai County

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management’s

Arizona, Gila DO, Tucson FO

Free firewood permits available at Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

The Bureau of Land Management Tucson Field Office is offering free firewood permits for collecting downed wood at the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area from October 20, 2023-March 31, 2024.
Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM plans prescribed burn near Lake Pleasant

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management’s

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed wild burro management plan in western Arizona

KINGMAN, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public comment period for an environmental assessment that analyzes a 10-year plan to remove excess wild burros

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Prescribed fire planned for public lands on the Arizona Strip

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Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM seeks public comments on the Palmerita Ranch Allotment permit issuance environmental assessment

KINGMAN, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Kingman Field Office has completed an environmental assessment (EA) and is seeking public comment on the proposed issuanc

Arizona, Phoenix DO, Colorado River DO

BLM lifts seasonal fire restrictions in central and western Arizona

PHOENIX – Effective Friday, August 25 at 8 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management will lift all seasonal fire restrictions for public lands administered by the P

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed recreation area near Apache Junction

NOTE: The public comment period has been extended seven days. The comment period now closes on Sept.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Hidden Fire Fact Sheet — 8/17/23 Update

Start Date:  Tuesday, August 15 at 07:58 p.m. 

Location:  30 miles southwest of St. George, Utah  

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Hidden Fire Fact Sheet

Start Date:  Tuesday, August 15 at 07:58 p.m. 

Location:  30 miles southwest of St. George, Utah  

Gila DO

BLM rescinds fire restrictions in Apache and Navajo counties

TUCSON, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management, Gila District rescinded Stage 1 fire restrictions in Apache and Navajo counties effective Aug. 15, at 8 a.m.  

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Power outage impacting amenities and facilities at Imperial Dam Recreation Area

YUMA, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Yuma Field Office is advising the public of a power ou

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM Arizona Strip District implements temporary closure for public safety and Kane Fire suppression efforts

Due to the extreme fire conditions, the Arizona Strip District is implementing a temporary closure of BLM-managed lands south of Hwy 89A in House Rock Valley.
Arizona

BLM announces 100-year protections at the Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management today announced publication of a Public Land Order protecting 2,598 acres of public lands at the Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge from future min

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Join agency partners in “Working toward Resilience” site enhancement project as California condors regain strength in recovery

VERMILION CLIFFS, Arizona – To support California condors, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Vermillion Cliffs National Monument is sponsoring a Public Lands Day service project