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Permits for holiday tree cutting now available 

November 13, 2024

Permits can be obtained both online and in person ST. GEORGE, Utah— Many of today’s families still enjoy the age-old tradition of roaming the hills together on a cold winter’s day in search of a unique, naturally grown Christmas tree. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering permits to harvest Christmas trees now through […]

BLM seeks input on plans to modernize management of Arizona recreation sites

September 9, 2024

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on six draft Recreation Business Plans that would modernize the way recreation fee sites in Arizona are managed. The proposed business plans include changes to the fee structures at some campgrounds and recreation areas, including: The draft business plans include information on the existing and proposed recreation fee sites, […]

BLM seeks nominations for Advisory Committee for Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument

August 22, 2024

Nomination period for membership opens August 20 and closes Oct. 4, 2024 PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for the recruitment of 15 members to serve on the newly established Monument Advisory Committee for the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument. The committee will provide information and advice to […]

Wildfire Fact Sheet – Cox Pond Fire  

August 12, 2024

Arizona Strip District fire resources are suppressing the Cox Pond Fire. The lightning-caused fire was reported on the afternoon of Aug. 5. on the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. The fire started in a remote area with limited access. It is burning in heavy brush and is estimated at 150 acres.       Start Date: August 5, […]

BLM, NPS seek input on wild burro plan in western Arizona

ST. GEORGE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and National Park Service (NPS) are seeking public comments on a joint environmental assessment for proposed wild burro gathers within and outside the Tassi-Gold Butte Herd Management Area on the jointly managed Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. The Tassi-Gold Butte Herd Management Area (HMA) in northwest Arizona […]

Watch four California Condors take their first flights in the wild during the 28th annual public condor release, in-person and live-streamed!

July 18, 2024

28th annual public condor release, in-person and live-streamed! VERMILION CLIFFS, Arizona – The Peregrine Fund and the Bureau of Land Management Vermilion Cliffs National Monument are hosting a celebration on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 28th by releasing four captive-bred California Condors at 1 p.m. MDT/Utah time (noon MST/northern-Arizona condor time). The 28th annual event will be held […]

BLM Arizona Strip District crews suppressing Gunsight Fire

July 3, 2024

Notices & Rules Announcement BLM Arizona Strip District crews suppressing Gunsight Fire Arizona Contact Rachel Carnahan – rcarnahan@blm.gov  |  435-218-6594 June 27, 2024 The BLM Arizona Strip District’s fire crews are managing a fire located, 16 miles south of Kanab, Utah on lands managed by the BLM Arizona Strip District. The lightning-caused fire, visible from Kanab, […]

BLM welcomes input on draft plans to modernize management of Arizona recreation sites

May 15, 2024

Organization Bureau of Land Management Arizona Media Contact: Rachel Carnahan, Arizona Strip Public Affairs Specialist rcarnahan@blm.gov (435) 688-3303 Dolores Garcia, Colorado River District Acting Public Affairs Specialist dagarcia@blm.gov (602) 417-9241 Chris Wonderly, Phoenix District Public Affairs Specialist jwonderly@blm.gov (602) 867-5411 May 13, 2024 PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input on […]

BLM announces fire treatment to enhance the health and resiliency and desired vegetation conditions of lands near Mt. Logan and Mt. Trumbull

April 15, 2024

BLM announces that the High Meadow prescribed fire treatment will take place 75 miles south of St. George, Utah (between Mt. Logan and Mt. Trumbull along BLM Roads 1044, 1775, 1768). Depending upon conditions, the burns will begin mid April 2024 and last through May 2024 if weather and fuel conditions allow. This prescribed fire treatment will focus […]