Conservation groups file to intervene in controversial BLM …

A coalition of conservation groups filed a motion in federal court Friday to intervene in Wyoming and Utah's lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management's Public Lands Rule, becoming the latest entrant to the legal melee over the controversial policy.

Wyoming backs Utah's quest to seize BLM land, may want …

Wyoming is backing an effort by Utah to wrest ownership of U.S. Bureau of Land Management land from the federal government, arguing that states could "develop the land to attract prospective citizens." ... Because of the federal government's "indefinite retention" of 18.5 million BLM acres, "Utah is deprived of basic and fundamental ...

BLM Utah seeks nominations for Resource Advisory Councils …

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it is seeking public nominations to four citizens' advisory committees. These citizen-based committees assist in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues. ... BLM Utah State Office, 440 West 200 South #500, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 ...

Color Country District Office | Bureau of Land Management

The Color Country District Office and Cedar City Field Office are co-located in southwest Utah's Iron County, while managing public land in Beaver County. Characterized by vast acres of sagebrush and pinyon-juniper foothills, the region offers a variety of landscapes ranging from salt desert shrub flats to high mountains with riparian, aspen, and bristlecone pine communities. …

Mineral Surveys

The digitization of Utah Public Land Records is an ongoing project. If a document is unavailable, please contact the BLM Utah Public Room or check if the document is available from the BLM …

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Located in the northwestern Utah, the 7.7 million-acre West Desert District is uniquely different from any other part of the state. Much of this area is a part of the Great Basin region, a place of isolated mountain ranges separated by desert playas and wide-sweeping sagebrush flats. With few amenities, the desert provides a place of solitude and an escape from the urban lifestyle. …

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Field Office Updates **NEW UPDATE** BLM seeks input to modernize management of recreation sites. PHOENIX (Sept. 6, 2024) - Today, BLM Arizona announced that the bureau is seeking public input on six draft Recreation Business Plans that would modernize the management of recreation fee sites in Arizona. The proposed business plans include …

CULTURAL RESOURCE FIELDWORK GUIDELINES BLM …

the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Utah for performing cultural resource fieldwork on lands administered or affected by BLM actions in Utah. Its purpose is to ensure the use of consistent, statewide identification, evaluation, treatment, and management procedures and to provide guidance for the proper recording and

Cultural Resource Fieldwork Guidelines and Standards

Cultural Resource Fieldwork Guidelines and Standards – BLM Utah. 1. I. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES. The guidelines in this handbook set the cultural resource identification standards for t he Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Utah for performing cultural resource fieldwork on lands administered or affected by BLM actions in Utah.

NEWS RELEASE: Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox condemns the BLM…

Utah State Capitol 350 N. State Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 142220 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2220 Phone: 801-538-1000 Toll Free: 800-705-2464

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The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) land use plans evaluate and guide the management of resources and uses on public lands. Using the principles of multiple use and sustained yield, BLM Utah seeks to maximize resource values on public land for current and future generations, ensuring the health, diversity, and productivity of public land. BLM Utah manages …

Our Stories | Bureau of Land Management

Each day, the Bureau of Land Management employees, volunteers and partners conserve public lands, build our nation's energy infrastructure and support local economies, advance scientific discovery and much more. Read our blog stories about the BLM in your community and learn how to get involved.

Fueling restoration: BLM Utah's mission to reclaim …

In Utah's Canyon Country District, a team led by the Bureau of Land Management's Fuels Program embarked on a four-day mission along the Colorado River to help restore a riparian ecosystem. The team included experts from the Moab BLM fuels staff; Grand County Noxious Weed Department; Utah Forestry, Fire and State Lands; and rangers from BLM and …

Public Lands Rule | PLPCO

The BLM Public Lands Rule broadens the application of ACECs, allowing the BLM to identify and manage potential ACECs (without following public process) until they are officially designated …

Search Records by Township

The digitization of Utah Public Land Records is an ongoing project. If a document is unavailable, please contact the BLM Utah Public Room or check if the document is available from the BLM …

Public Land Records

CDIs are used as a primary reference aid in the Utah BLM State Office (SO) Public Room. Cadastral Survey A Cadastral Survey consists of a plat and a written description of the fieldwork field notes. The plat represents the lines surveyed, showing the direction and length of each line, the boundaries, descriptions and area of the parcel of land ...

A First-ever Camping Trip on BLM Land in Utah | Visit Utah

How to Camp on Utah's BLM Lands. Written By Sara Hobbs Read these insights and tips gathered from a novice's first-ever camping trip on BLM and public lands to gain the confidence you need to recreate happily and respectfully on Utah's public lands. Responsible Travel, Camping and Backpacking Read More

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BLM Utah Air Resources Management Program The BLM uses the best available science to proactively manage air quality during land management planning and when authorizing uses of the public lands. The BLM considers the potential effects of projects, programs, and activities on air quality at the planning, leasing, and project level.

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Campgrounds

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) maintains 26 campgrounds in the Moab area. With the exception of Ken's Lake (see below), ... Utah 313, 12 miles from Hwy 191 – Payment by cash, check or Credit Card ROK. 5800. 83. 40. 5. Cowboy Campground.

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General Mining and Minerals Information BLM Utah is responsible for the adjudication, administration, and maintenance of coal and solid non-energy lease authorizations approved on Federally owned mineral estate. We also record and adjudicate mining claim instruments filed with the BLM under the 1872 Mining Law.

Press Releases

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; …

BLM Utah's Color Country and Paria River Districts …

In a notable recognition of their significant contributions to wildfire risk reduction, the Bureau of Land Management's Color Country and Paria River Districts Fuels Team (CPD Fuels Team) in southwest Utah have been honored with the prestigious Wildfire Mitigation Award. This accolade, presented by leading forestry and fire safety organizations, highlights …

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BLM Utah Recreation Utah has an abundance stunning landscapes and outstanding recreational opportunities that attract visitors from around the world. From mountain biking Moab to canyoneering in the San Rafael Swell; river running Westwater Canyon to OHV riding Little Sahara; driving Nine Mile Canyon to hunting in the Henry Mountains, there are countless …

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Online Forest Product Permits. Christmas and holiday tree permits will be available for purchase online through the Online Forest Product Permits page, and visitors should select the 'UT' state icon on the map.. Buy a Permit. Safety Tips. BLM Utah would like to remind visitors to please be respectful and follow guidelines to ensure this tradition continues for future generations.

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BLM Utah From spectacular red-rock canyons and roaring rivers to high mountain peaks and expansive salt flats across 22.8 million acres in Utah, BLM public lands are …

Public Land Records

These official records are maintained on file in the State Office and should be available for use by both internal BLM staff and the general public to determine land availability, land status, and …

BLM Office of Civil Rights Director and EEO Managers

BLM Office of Civil Rights Director and EEO Managers La Shon Cole, Director 202-742-0606 [email protected] Udall Building (Main Interior Building) 1849 C Street NW, Room 5614 Washington DC 20240 Headquarters Natalie Rozier, EEO Complaints Program Manager 202-494-3490 [email protected] Alaska Christopher Dojka, EEO Manager 907-271-3685

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UTAH OIL AND GAS LEASE SALES BLM Utah conducts quarterly oil and gas lease sales in accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act, when eligible lands are available for lease. Lease parcels are made up of lands that have been nominated by the public and are determined to be open for leasing through BLM's land use planning process. Once parcels are leased, …

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The Canyon Country District is comprised of the Moab and Monticello Field Offices manages about 3.6 million surface acres. This provides opportunities for commercial recreation, livestock grazing, mining and oil and gas exploration, supporting local and …

UPDATED: BLM seeks nominations for multiple advisory councils in Utah

UPDATE: The nomination period has been extended through Nov. 20, 2024 for all councils and committees in Utah. The BLM is seeking public nominations for positions that are, or will soon become, vacant on its Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee, Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee, San Rafael Swell Recreation …

Utah State Director

Previous to this role, Preston served as the Deputy State Director for Resources for the Bureau of Land Management in Utah. Matt also has experience as Field Manager for the Salt Lake Field Office, where his worked touched all aspects of land management in northern Utah. He has filled a variety of roles in BLM Headquarters, where he provided ...

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District Updates **NEW UPDATE** Calf Creek Recreation Site now open KANAB, Utah (Sept. 27, 2024) - Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is pleased to announce that the Calf Creek Recreation Site is now open. For more information, visit Calf Creek Recreation Site scheduled to reopen | Bureau of Land Management (blm.gov).

CULTURAL RESOURCE FIELDWORK GUIDELINES BLM …

Preservation, The Bureau of Land Management – Utah, and The Utah State Historic Preservation Office Regarding National Historic Preservation Act Responsibilities for Small-Scale Undertakings (2019) • Programmatic Agreement among the Advisory Council On Historic Preservation, the Bureau Of Land Management – Utah, and the Utah

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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) implements fire restrictions to prevent losses from human-caused wildfires brought on by extreme drought, high fire danger conditions, and the increased use of public lands. ... The statewide fire prevention order is in effect for all Utah public lands managed by the BLM. Exploding targets and fireworks are ...

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BLM Utah is responsible for the adjudication, administration, and maintenance of coal and solid non-energy lease authorizations …

Utah BLM Web Consultation Tool

The collection is currently under the custody and control of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah State Office in Salt Lake City as a result of the joint BLM and Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) undercover operation known as Cerberus Action, where over 20 individuals in the Four Corners region were convicted in 2009 of violating ...

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Utah Archaeology BLM-Utah has the important responsibility of managing archaeological, historical, and traditional-use sites, commonly referred to as 'cultural' or 'heritage' resources on public lands in Utah. Heritage resources …

BLM, Utah look to plug toxic orphan wells with infrastructure …

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning and other officials described a $5 billion program to plug and remediate …

BLM Acquires Approximately 116,042 acres in Land Exchange with Utah

On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the Bureau of Land Management announced that it had reached an agreement with the Utah Trust Lands Administration to exchange approximately 116,042 acres of non-Federal lands in exchange for approximately 89,390 acres of Federal lands. These lands fall across four counties, with a bulk of the lands located in Emery County.

BLM to hold geothermal lease sale on Dec. 10 in southwestern Utah

SALT LAKE CITY – In support of the Biden-Harris administration's goal of creating a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035, the Bureau of Land Management will hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, offering three parcels totaling roughly 6,061 acres within Fishlake National Forest in Beaver and Millard counties. . The sale …