FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SALT LAKE CITY (June 20, 2024) – On Tuesday, the states of Utah and Wyoming, where federally-controlled land is abundant, filed a joint lawsuit challenging the new BLM Public Lands Rule. The states are suing the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for failure to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA …
Two new BLM travel management plans for the Henry Mountains/Fremont Gorge and Dolores River threaten public lands access for users of all ages and abilities
Utahns encouraged to engage in the BLM planning process and voice concerns SALT LAKE CITY (June 4, 2024) — In the past few weeks, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has initiated public comment periods for two more travel management plans (TMP). Utahns are encouraged to engage in the BLM planning process by submitting formal comments and concerns to ensure …
New BLM Public Lands Rule will significantly harm Utah
Local public lands experts and advocates call on the BLM to withdraw Rule SALT LAKE CITY (May 14, 2024) – The Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office officially announces its opposition to the recently filed Public Lands Rule by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The BLM officially filed its rule Thursday, May 9, and it will take effect June …