Press Releases

The BLM Vernal Field Office is seeking public comments on the proposed renewal of commercial Special Recreation Permits (SRPs) for the B and C sections of the Green River. 

The Bureau of Land Management is urging climbers to voluntarily avoid rock climbing in Long Canyon from April 1 to June 15 to help protect desert bighorn sheep during a critical time in their reproductive cycle.

The Bureau of Land Management has approved the Newcastle Geothermal Development project, which is expected to generate up to 20 megawatts of renewable energy on public lands near Newcastle in Iron County.

The BLM’s Vernal Field Office has opened a 30-day public scoping period to gather input on a proposal to re-open a portion of the Taylor Flat Airstrip for public aviation use, with comments accepted until April 3, 2025.

BLM Utah seeks public input on 25 oil & gas parcels (39,868 acres) for a Sept. 2025 lease sale. The 30-day scoping period ends March 28, 2025.

Utah will gain 47 water rights; approximately 83,000 acres with sub-surface mineral estate; approx. 4,000 surface-only acres; and approximately 5,000 acres of sub-surface mineral, oil and gas, and coal-only estate.

The Bureau of Land Management urges climbers and outdoor recreationists to avoid certain areas in Indian Creek from March through late summer to protect nesting raptors.

The BLM Price Field Office is seeking public comments on issuing special recreation permits for up to five events annually at Swasey’s Beach. The 15-day comment period runs through March 5, 2025.

The BLM is seeking public scoping comments for the proposed use of Class 1 e-bikes on designated mountain bike trails across six trail systems on public lands in Iron and Beaver Counties.

The BLM will begin a wild burro gather in the Canyonlands HMA on Feb. 24 to manage herd size and protect rangeland health. Public viewing available.

There’s a new tool for recreationists planning visits to public lands. The Free National Mobile Map Package Program allows anyone to access maps so they have the information they need to get outside, even when they are offline

BLM plans a 100-acre prescribed burn east of Hatch, Utah, starting Feb. 10 to restore habitat, reduce wildfire risk. Smoke may be visible near Hatch, Panguitch, and Hwy 143. Burns will occur only under safe conditions.

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on the Indian Peak Range Watershed Restoration Plan. The plan aims to enhance landscape resiliency and improve watershed functions within the Hamlin Valley, Pine Valley, and Needles Range areas.

The federal grazing fee for 2025 remains $1.35 per animal unit month for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.35 per head month for lands managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. 

Today, the BLM announced the finalized Travel Management Plan for the Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge area.

Citizen scientists are needed for the 2025 Raptor Inventory Nest Survey (RINS)! Help monitor Utah's eagles, owls, and more. No experience required—training provided in Feb. & Mar. Volunteers visit assigned areas from Mar.–July. Learn more at rins.org.

The BLM is planning prescribed burns on 300 acres of Pariette Wetlands from late January to March 2025. These burns control invasive vegetation, benefiting waterfowl. Portions may be closed in this time.

Today the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced approval of the Resource Management Plan for Bears Ears National Monument.

The BLM is seeking the public's assistance in the investigation of the shooting deaths of three wild horses in the Mineral Range Mountains, located northwest of Minersville Reservoir. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

BLM updates management plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

The BLM has finalized a travel management plan for the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area, designating over 1,350 miles of routes for motorized travel while balancing recreation, conservation, and access needs.

The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today issued decisions regarding the Utah Department of Transportation’s 2021 Northern Corridor right-of-way grant in Washington County.

The BLM is temporarily setting aside roughly 1,920 acres of public lands associated with the proposed 200-megawatt Neptune Solar Project near Delta in Millard County

BLM seeks input on planned restoration projects

Volunteers invited to participate in Annual Christmas Bird count