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Close up of greater sage grouse. Photo by Bob Wick, BLM.
Interior Department proposes strengthened protections for greater sage-grouse habitat
The Department of the Interior announced today that the Bureau of Land Management has published proposed updates to strengthen conservation and management of greater sage-grouse habitat on public lands.
Desert landscape with road and mountains in the distance in Washington County, Utah.
BLM, FWS issue final analysis, preferred approach for proposed highway
The BLM and the FWS today issued a final supplemental environmental analysis of the proposed Northern Corridor highway in Washington County, Utah.
Photo of Fervo Energy Cape Station in Utah with a blue sky and some clouds in the background.
Biden-Harris Administration takes major steps to accelerate clean energy geothermal development on public lands
BLM is taking steps to expand geothermal energy development on public lands.
The sun sets over a rocky landscape and scattered desert brush.
BLM seeks nominations for Public Lands Rule Advisory Committee
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for a new Federal advisory committee that will help inform how the Bureau implements the Public Lands Rule.
Bears Ears National Monument Sign approaching from Blanding, UT. The monument is co-stewarded by the BLM, USDA Forest Service, and Bears Ears Commission.
BLM, USDA Forest Service issue proposed plan for Bears Ears National Monument
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service issued a final environmental impact statement and proposed plan to manage and protect Bears Ears National Monument.
A recently completed WRI project restored the natural path of a creek in the Upper Bear River Watershed Restoration Area in Rich County. Wildlife-friendly fencing was also installed. Photo by BLM Utah.
Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative receives $24.6 million grant from BLM
The BLM has awarded a total of $24.6 million to the Utah Department of Natural Resources to continue the collaborative efforts to restore and preserve watersheds across the state.
Red rock and sagebrush landscape under a blue sky with white clouds.
BLM releases Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument proposed management plan
BLM announces its Proposed Resource Management Plan and final Environmental Impact Statement for managing nearly 1.87 million acres of public lands within the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Two rows of solar panels stretch across the ground with vegetation growing between them.
Bureau of Land Management releases proposed Western Solar Plan
The BLM today announced its proposed roadmap for solar energy development on public lands, designed to expand efficient and environmentally responsible solar project permitting on public lands across the West.
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BLM invests $2.3 Million for Upper Bear River Watershed Restoration
The BLM is announcing it has awarded a $2.3 million construction contract to Global Engineering Services of Midvale, Utah, to replace range and riparian fencing in the Upper Bear River Watershed Area.
View of desert landscape with mountains in the background.
BLM, FWS seek public input on Northern Corridor Alternatives in Utah
The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today issued the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed 4-lane Northern Corridor highway in southern Utah.  
Duck fly over a wetland
Biden-Harris Administration finalizes strategy to guide balanced management, conservation of public lands
The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands. The final Public Lands Rule provides tools for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to help improve the health and resilience of public lands in the face of a changing climate; conserve important wildlife habitat and intact landscapes; facilitate responsible development; and better recognize unique cultural and natural resources on public lands. 
Two people standing in a stream wearing waders and hats. One of the two has a net and the other is recording data. A third person sits on the streambank with his feet in the water.
BLM to invest $3.1 million to restore wildlife habitats, as part of the Investing in America agenda

 

BLM Staff conducting compliance check on oil and gas development in Colorado
BLM ensures fair taxpayer return, strengthens accountability for oil and gas operations on public lands

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to revise the Bureau of Land Mana

Renewable Energy Development in the California Desert
Biden-Harris Administration delivers historic milestones, new actions for clean energy on public lands
The Biden-Harris administration today announced a series of historic milestones and actions to promote responsible clean energy development on public lands and help achieve President Biden’s goal of creating a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035.
A herd of pronghorn walk across grassland with mountains rising in the distance.
BLM invests $4.8 million to address drought in western states as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a $4.8 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to boost partnerships aimed at

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BLM proposes stronger greater sage-grouse conservation plans

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing a draft plan to strengthen greater sage-grous

Bears Ears National Monument Sign approaching from Blanding, UT. The monument is co-stewarded by the BLM, USDA Forest Service, and Bears Ears Commission.
BLM, USDA Forest Service invite input on Bears Ears National Monument draft plan

MONTICELLO, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management and U.S.

Photo of grassy flat desert land in Beaver County, Utah with blue sky and mountains in the background.
Public Invited to Comment on Star Range Solar Development Project
The BLM Cedar City Field Office today initiates a 30-day scoping comment period to gather public input on the Star Range Solar Development Project Environmental Assessment.
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BLM seeks public comment for May 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Utah

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Whitehouse Road in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Credit BLM Utah.
Monument to begin improvements on Whitehouse Road

KANAB, Utah — The BLM is preparing to improve access to Whitehouse Campground and Trailhead in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Credit BLM Utah
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument announces summer hours for visitor centers

KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument will transition to a summer schedule for the monument’s visitor centers beginning Mar.

San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council meets in the Price Field Office
San Rafael Swell Recreation Advisory Council to host public meeting and field tour

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View of Cedar Canyon from Red Hill
Public input welcome for Coal Creek Day Use Site Environmental Assessment

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Calf Creek at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
BLM announces February virtual meeting of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee

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BLM analysis aims to optimize solar energy development throughout the West

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced an updated roadmap for solar energy development across the West, designed to expand solar energy production in more Western states