Bureau of Land Management Utah

⛺ We’re proposing new campgrounds & improvements in the Wedge Area to meet growing demand and protect resources. 🏞️ 🗓️ Public scoping open June 11–25 📍San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Learn more & comment: ow.ly/87jV50W85Hr

📣 We want your input! 🪨SR9 Campground Management – 30 day public scoping period open (link) 🌿Gunlock EA – 30 day comment period now live (link) Help shape the future of these projects on your public lands!

🏁 Visiting the #BonnevilleSaltFlats July 28–Aug 8? A temporary closure will be in place for #SpeedWeek 🚗 Visitor vehicles stay on access road. 🚶 Walking < 100 ft onto flats allowed. 🏎️ Only event vehicles, personnel, spectators in marked zones. Info: ow.ly/R0Q050WtHjw

The BLM is proposing vegetation treatments in Panguitch Valley to reduce wildfire risk and restore native habitat. Public comments are open now: ow.ly/PXjH50WsXXR

The #DiamondCanyondFire has reached 114 acres and is burning in rugged, remote terrain in the Book Cliffs, roughly 10 miles northeast of I-70 near Cisco, close to the Utah-Colorado border. For more information: ow.ly/zV7q50WqUHn

Harmful algal blooms detected at Baker Dam Reservoir. 🚱 Do not drink the water 🚫 Do not swim or water ski in areas of algae 🚤 Avoid boating in algae area 🐾 Keep animals away 🎣 Clean fish well and discard guts More info at: ow.ly/HWVb50WqL5q #HAB #UtahPublicLands

🕰️ Step back to 1898. Gold Springs was a booming mining town. Now only two buildings remain—and they’re at risk. BLM is taking action through preservation and fire protection. Time for your input: comment by Aug 6.📝 🔗 ow.ly/abxq50WmHf9 #TimeTravelTuesday #UtahPublicLands

This week, the BLM West Desert District officially transferred a Type-6 engine to the Tooele County Fire District through the Rural Fire Readiness Program. For more information, go to ow.ly/FS4L50Wkx7K #WildlandFirefighting #UtahPublicLands #FireSeason2025

The BLM is reviewing a proposal to expand the Wildcat loadout facility near Helper, Utah. The project would add new infrastructure to increase crude oil transfer capacity. A 14-day environmental review is underway. Learn more: eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/p…

Effective June 18, BLM WDD has issued a fire prevention order for BLM-managed lands in Box Elder, Cache, Juab, Millard, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch and Weber counties, For more information about this order, go to ow.ly/bm5F50Wb87k #FireYear2025

The BLM approved the first phase of the Sevier Playa potash project, authorizing Peak Minerals to extract potash and other minerals across 124K+ acres, incl building infrastructure. Projects like this support #EO14241! More info: ow.ly/XMxr50W6xXn

🎉Welcome back, y’all!🎉 This week, the single engine air tanker (SEAT) aircraft and crew returned to the Tooele Air Center for the 2025 Fire season. The SEAT base at TAC is one of the busiest in the nation, supporting wildfires in UT, Southern ID, Eastern WY & NV. #PublicSafety

🚧 No Hanksville Burpee Dinosaur Quarry tours this week—but there’s more to come! 📅 Remaining tours: ➡️ June 2–7 ➡️ June 9–14 ➡️ June 16–21 Mon–Fri 11AM, 1PM, & 3PM, Sat 11AM & 1PM 🚗 First-come, first-served (limit 25) 👉 ow.ly/yQra50VXt8u

The Red Cliffs-Warner Valley Land Exchange is approved! The State of Utah Washington County Water Conservancy District will receive 929 acres in exchange for 89 private acres, which is crotical Mohave Desert Tortoise habitat. More info available at ow.ly/XTax50VVVC0

We're reviewing a proposal to expand the Winn Gap Gravel Pit in Iron County by 15 acres to support regional construction. Now’s your chance to weigh in! 🗓️ Public comment open: May 1 – June 2, 2025 📍 North Cedar Valley, Utah 💬 Share your input: eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/p…

Free guided dinosaur tours are roaring back to the Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry! 📅 May 12–17 & 19–24, June 2–7, 9–14, & 16–21 (Sorry, no tours May 26–31 or Sundays) 🕚 Mon–Fri at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Sat at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Learn More🔗 blm.gov/announcement/f…

Don't forget to #apply before April 16 at 11:59 p.m. Wildland Firefighter (Prevention) 📈 Pay Scale & Grade: GS-9 💲$72,111 - $93,743 per year 📍Location: Salt Lake City, UT or Fillmore, UT 💼Appointment Type: Full-time, permanent 📅Deadline: 4/16/2025 ow.ly/r4xS50Vx0TW

Let's talk parties and permits 🎉📰 Special recreation permits are required for certain uses to help us manage safety and protect resources. It's free to call any of our field offices for information on whether a permit is needed for your event. ksltv.com/local-news/blm…

#NowHiring – Wildland Firefighter (Aviation) (Assistant Single Engine Tanker Base Mgr.) 📈 Pay Scale & Grade: GS-8 💲Salary: $61,950 - $80,541 per year 📍Salt Lake City, UT or Tooele, UT 💼Appointment Type: Full-time, permanent 📅Application Due TODAY: usajobs.gov/job/834633600

Our St. George Field Office has officially moved to its new location. This consolidation to one building centralizes and improves efficiencies in operations and customer service. They are now located at 4001 East Aviator Drive, just east of the St. George Municipal Airport.