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Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM invites comments on proposed expanded withdrawal for Yuma Proving Ground

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management is evaluating the withdrawal of 22,000 acres of federal public land adjacent to Yuma Proving Ground for up to five years, while the BLM and the U

Arizona, Gila DO

Arrival of the monsoon storms signals easing of fire restrictions in Southeast Arizona

Tucson, Ariz. (June 27, 2022) --- Effective Monday, June 27, 2022, fire restrictions have been lifted on state and federal agencies’ lands throughout Southeastern Arizona.&nbs

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM seeks public input on proposed Burro Creek Exploration Project

KINGMAN, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s Kingman Field Office is seeking public input on a Preliminary Environmental Assessment of a proposed hard rock mining explora

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO
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Southwest Utah, Northern Arizona to implement fire restrictions

Due to another year of anticipated drought and record low precipitation levels, Color Country Interagency Fire Managers are implementing fire restrictions beginning June 2, 2022.
Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM seeks public input on proposed Mohave Mine Exploration Project

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

Arizona, Phoenix DO, Hassayampa FO, Lower Sonoran FO, Colorado River DO, Kingman FO, Lake Havasu FO, Yuma FO, Gila DO, Tucson FO, Safford FO

Dry, hot conditions lead to additional fire restrictions on most BLM lands in Arizona

PHOENIX –Due to ongoing hot and dry weather conditions and increased risk for wildfire activity, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing Stage

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM seeks public input on proposed transmission line upgrade

KINGMAN, Ariz. -The Bureau of Land Management Kingman Field Office has completed a preliminary Environmental Assessment for the proposed UniSource Antares to Meadview 69kV Upgrade

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM issues decision on Grand Canyon West Interconnection Project

KINGMAN, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s Kingman Field Office has issued a decision authorizing the Grand Canyon West 69 kV Interconnection Project that will moderniz

Arizona, Gila DO
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Stage 2 fire restrictions to be implemented across Southern Arizona due to increased fire activity and dry conditions 

On May 25, 2022, Stage 2 campfire and smoking restrictions go into effect on state and federal lands throughout southern and southeastern Arizona.  
Arizona, Phoenix DO
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BLM approves renewable energy transmission line in Maricopa County

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management has issued a final decision on a proposed 500-kilovolt transmission line crossing public lands about 60 miles west of Phoenix in Maricopa Co

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM implements fire restrictions in Navajo and Apache counties

HOLBROOK, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Gila District implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions today for BLM-managed land in Navajo and Apache counties.

Arizona, Phoenix DO
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BLM to hold virtual information forum on solar proposals

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management’s Phoenix District Office will host a virtual information forum to share information and receive public input on right-of-way applications f

Arizona
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Fire activity and dry conditions trigger fire restrictions in portions of Western, Central, and Northern Arizona

Effective Thursday, May 5 the following agencies will implement campfire and smoking restrictions: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Phoenix and Colorado River Districts; Coconino, Kaibab [Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts], Prescott, Tonto, and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests; Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management as it relates to state trust lands in Coconino County south of the Grand Canyon, Mohave, La Paz, Yavapai, Yuma, Maricopa, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, Apache, and Navajo counties.
Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM to gather wild burros in the Black Mountain Herd Management Area

KINGMAN, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin a wild burro gather on May 2, 2022, in the Black Mountain Herd Management Area located west of Kingman, in Mohave Co

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO
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Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument to help bolster population of sensitive species

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Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM gives visitors advance reservation option at Virgin River Campground

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Arizona, Gila DO
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Prescribed fire planned for Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

The Bureau of Land Management’s Tucson Field Office and Gila District Fire Management Office will conduct a multiple day prescribed fire on the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area.
Arizona, Gila DO

Prescribed fire planned for Sierrita Mountains

Tucson, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Tucson Field Office and Gila District Fire Management Office, in cooperation with the Altar Valley Conservation Alliance and the Ar

Arizona

BLM seeks public input on Army request to expand Yuma Proving Ground

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input on an application from the U.S.

Arizona, Phoenix DO
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BLM plans prescribed fire near Apache Junction

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management’s Phoenix District is planning a prescribed fire to burn cut and piled brush from about 80 acres of land northeast of Apache Junction, which

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO
Cement picnic table and stand grill and the Virgin River Campground

BLM Arizona Strip Field Office announces reopening of the Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area Campground

ST. GEORGE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Arizona Strip Field Office announces the 

Arizona, Phoenix DO
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Bureau of Land Management seeks input on proposed lease for Palo Verde Regional Park in Pinal County

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management’s Lower Sonoran Field Office is proposing to lease 497 acres of public land to Pinal County for creation of the Palo Verde Regional Park nea

Arizona, Phoenix DO
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BLM seeks public input on proposed solar transmission line

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on a proposed 500-kilovolt transmission line crossing public lands about 60 miles west of Phoenix in Maricopa County.

Arizona, Gila DO

Bureau of Land Management Proposes Mineral Withdrawal Adjacent to Barry M. Goldwater Range and Welcomes Comments

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management today proposed a mineral withdrawal of 2,365.89 acres of public lands adjacent to the Barry M.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM road work planned in the Hualapai Mountains

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management Kingman Field Office Operations and Maintenance staff are planning to conduct road work in the Hualapai Mountains, 20 miles southeast