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BLM Arizona

National Defense operating area withdrawal

BLM Arizona
10 months 4 weeks ago
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

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White Sage Fire Daily Update - Aug. 1, 2025

BLM Arizona
11 months 2 weeks ago
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Additional White Sage Fire Information
  • Fire information phone: (928) 218-4240 daily from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Email: 2025.whitesage@firenet.gov
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BLM opens boat launch after repairs at Lake Havasu’s Take Off Point recreation area

BLM Arizona
11 months 2 weeks ago
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

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White Sage Fire Daily Update - July 31, 2025

BLM Arizona
11 months 2 weeks ago
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Additional White Sage Fire Information
  • Fire information phone: (928) 218-4240 daily from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Email: 2025.whitesage@firenet.gov
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White Sage Fire Daily Update - July 30, 2025

BLM Arizona
11 months 2 weeks ago
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Additional White Sage Fire Information
  • Fire information phone: (928) 218-4240 daily from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Email: 2025.whitesage@firenet.gov
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BLM to close T.K. Jones Campground for surface re-paving

BLM Arizona
11 months 2 weeks ago
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

jvanbuskirk@blm.gov

BLM Arizona Strip District issues emergency closure order for south House Rock Valley

BLM Arizona
11 months 2 weeks ago
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

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White Sage Fire Daily Update - July 29, 2025

BLM Arizona
11 months 2 weeks ago
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Additional White Sage Fire Information
  • Fire information phone: (928) 218-4240 daily from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Email: 2025.whitesage@firenet.gov
  • Facebook: Bureau of Land Management - Arizona and U.S. Forest Service - Kaibab National Forest
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White Sage Fire Daily Update - July 28, 2025

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11 months 2 weeks ago
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Additional White Sage Fire Information
  • Fire information phone: (928) 218-4240 daily from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Email: 2025.whitesage@firenet.gov
  • Facebook: Bureau of Land Management - Arizona and U.S. Forest Service - Kaibab National Forest
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BLM Arizona Strip District announces rescission of road closures

BLM Arizona
11 months 2 weeks ago
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

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BLM rescinds fire restrictions in Apache and Navajo counties

BLM Arizona
11 months 3 weeks ago
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

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Monsoon moisture signals easing of fire restrictions in Southeast Arizona

BLM Arizona
11 months 3 weeks ago
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Agency Contacts
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  • Arizona National Parks
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  • Arizona Department of Forestry & Fire Management
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Use this Interactive Map to help determine who manages the lands where you plan to recreate.

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Pre-contact agave domesticates: Living legacy plants in Arizona's landscape

BLM Arizona
1 year ago
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

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BLM approves Copper Creek mineral exploration near Mammoth

BLM Arizona
1 year ago
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

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BLM seeks input on proposed lease to expand Skyline Regional Park

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1 year ago
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

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BLM Arizona to host Wild Horse and Burro event in Flagstaff

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1 year ago
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

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BLM approves gold mine project near Wickenburg

BLM Arizona
1 year ago
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

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BLM closes damaged boat launch at Lake Havasu’s Take Off Point recreation area

BLM Arizona
1 year ago
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

jvanbuskirk@blm.gov

BLM to conduct wild burro gather east of Lake Havasu

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1 year 1 month ago
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

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Interior slashes outdated energy regulations to boost economic growth on public lands

BLM Arizona
1 year 1 month ago

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced the formal rescission of 18 obsolete or redundant Bureau of Land Management regulations in a decisive move to advance America’s energy independence and economic vitality. This significant step aligns with the Trump administration’s broader commitment to cut regulatory burdens, foster job creation and promote responsible energy development on public lands.

The rescinded rules will be officially published in the Federal Register over the coming week, marking a critical milestone in the administration’s government-wide deregulatory campaign aimed at eliminating unnecessary barriers to economic growth.

“This effort embodies our dedication to removing bureaucratic red tape that hinders American innovation and energy production,” said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. “By rescinding these outdated regulations, we are not only reducing costs and streamlining processes but also reinforcing our commitment to energy independence and national prosperity — all while maintaining the highest standards of environmental stewardship.”

The initiative follows Secretary’s Order 3421, “Achieving Prosperity Through Deregulation,” which directs Interior agencies to systematically identify and eliminate rules that are outdated, duplicative, or excessively burdensome. This order supports President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order 14154, “Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation,” mandating agencies to offset the costs of new regulations by repealing existing ones that impose unjustified economic burdens.

Interior’s continued push to modernize regulatory frameworks ensures that America’s public lands can be managed efficiently to benefit local economies, foster energy independence, and uphold environmental protections in a balanced, pragmatic manner. 

Rescinded regulations include: 

  1. 43 CFR 3823.1 regarding prospecting within national forest wilderness for the purpose of gathering information about mineral resources.
  2. 43 CFR 3814.2(a) regarding disposal of reserved minerals under the Stock-Raising Homestead Act.
  3. 43 CFR 3823.2 regarding mineral locations within national forest wilderness.
  4. 43 CFR 3737.1 regarding mining claim and millsite use for purposes other than mining and milling.
  5. 43 CFR 3830.23(a)(5) regarding authorized debit payments for mining claims from a declining deposit account held with the BLM.
  6. 43 CFR 3835.31(d)(2) regarding filing of annual Federal Land Policy and Management Act documents for oil shale placer claims.
  7. 43 CFR 3200.7(b) & (c) regarding regulations applicable to geothermal leases issued before Aug. 8, 2005; and 43 CFR 3200.8(b)(2) regarding regulations applicable to geothermal leases pending on Aug. 8, 2005.
  8. 43 CFR 3203.5(b)(1) regarding obtaining a competitive geothermal lease; 43 CFR 3204.5(d) regarding obtaining a noncompetitive geothermal lease; and 43 CFR 3204.13 regarding processing of noncompetitive geothermal lease applications pending on Aug. 8, 2005.
  9. 43 CFR 3212.18 thru 3212.24 regarding production incentives for geothermal leases
  10. 43 CFR 3503.37(f) regarding hardrock mineral acreage limits for permits and leases; and 43 CFR Part 3500 Subpart 3517 regarding hardrock mineral development contracts and processing and milling arrangements.
  11. 43 CFR 3212.26 regarding how to submit a request to modify the royalty rate terms of a geothermal lease; and 43 CFR 3212.27 regarding how those requests would be reviewed.
  12. 43 CFR 3261.17(b) regarding amendment of approved geothermal lease operation plans or drilling permits.
  13. 43 CFR Part 1850 regarding public lands hearings procedures.
  14. 43 CFR Part 3730 Subpart 3738 regarding mining in powersite withdrawal surface protection requirements.
  15. 43 CFR 3821.3 regarding requirements for filing a statement of assessment work for unpatented mining claims, mill sites, or tunnel sites on O&C Lands.
  16. 43 CFR 3809.400(b) & (c) regarding applicability of surface management plans of operations of mining claims under the general mining laws.
  17. 43 CFR 3834.11(b) regarding annual fees for oil shale placer mining claims.
  18. 43 CFR 3715.4 regarding the management of the use and occupancy of the public lands under the United States mining laws by limiting y to prospecting, mining or processing operations. 
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