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Moab FO

The BLM welcomes input on fee increases within Sand Flats Recreation Area

MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Grand County, Utah, cooperatively manage the Sand Flats Recreation Area and are seeking input on a proposal to implement change

Moab FO

BLM seeks additional public input on dispersed camping proposal for Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges

MOAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Moab Field Office announces a second comment period for feedback on a proposal to limit camping to designated sites in a portion of the L

Utah

BLM offers rewards for information in the shooting of two wild horses on the Onaqui Mountain Herd Management Area

SALT LAKE CITY —The Bureau of Land Management, American Wild Horse Campaign, Onaqui Catalogue, the National Mustang Association and Red Birds Trust are offering a $22,500 reward fo

Utah

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument now accepting 2023 Artist-In-Residence Applications

KANAB, Utah — Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Artist-in-Residence program, sponsored throug

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office seeks public comment for the September 2023 oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY – Consistent with direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office released an environmental assessment analyzing 18 parcels

Canyon Country DO

The BLM announces annual avoidance areas to protect raptors in the Indian Creek Special Recreation Management Area

MONTICELLO, Utah – Each spring, raptors return to the Indian Creek area for nesting.

Utah

BLM welcomes input on proposed recreation site fee increases

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on a proposal to set or increase fees at several campgrounds and recreation sites in Beaver and Iron counties

Canyon Country DO

Dave Pals named new BLM Moab Field Manager

MOAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is pleased to welcome Dave Pals as the new field manager for the Moab Field Office.

Utah

BLM announces decision for Fervo Energy, Cape Modern Geothermal Exploration Project

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management has authorized Escalante Desert Resources LLC, a subsidiary of Fervo Energy, to proceed with exploration activities on geothermal l

Utah

BLM to host public meeting in Salt Lake City for input on potential updates to solar energy program

SALT LAKE CITY — As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meetin

Canyon Country DO

BLM proposes rule to limit roped and aerial recreation to protect wildlife in Mineral and Hell Roaring canyons

MOAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management proposes a rule to protect vital wildlife habitat from increasing encroachment of recreational uses by limiting roped and aerial activiti

Utah

Bureau of Land Management leases public lands for renewable energy development

As part of the Bureau of Land Management’s efforts to support the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to permit 25 gigawatts of solar, wind, and geothermal production on public lands by 2025, the BL

West Desert DO

BLM signs Record of Decision for Kern River Delta Lateral Project

FILLMORE, Utah — In support of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s 2022 certification of the Kern River Delta Lateral Project, the Bureau of Land Management today authorized

Utah

BLM seeks public comment on right-of-way amendment in Duchesne County

VERNAL, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office invites the public to provide comments during a 30-day scoping period on an application for a right-of-way amendmen

Utah

BLM to temporarily close parts of the Red Cliffs Recreation Area public lands for maintenance

ST. GEORGE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management St. George Field Office will temporarily close a portion of Red Cliffs Recreation Area from Jan. 16, 2023, to Feb.

Utah, Green River DO

Bureau of Land Management Utah Resource Advisory Council to Hold Meeting in Vernal

VERNAL, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management will hold a meeting of the Utah Resource Advisory Council on Jan.

Utah

BLM to conduct prescribed fire near Scipio

FILLMORE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management West Desert District Fire and Fuels program will conduct prescribed fire operations along U.S.

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management Utah seeks feedback on proposed oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY – In accordance with congressional direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office started a 30-day scoping period to recei

Utah

BLM announces geothermal lease sale in Southwestern Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — As part of efforts to meet the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035, as well as Congress’ direction in the Energy Act

Paria River DO

BLM announces December virtual meeting of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee

KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management will host a virtual public meeting of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee on Dec. 13, 2022, from 9 a.m.

Utah

BLM to release Cedar Mountain horses back onto the range

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management Salt Lake Field Office announces plans to release 50 mares and 12 studs back onto the Cedar Mountain Herd Management Area in Tooele C