Summary
Carbon County is teaming up with federal agencies to co-manage the San Rafael Swell, hoping to slash bureaucracy and give locals more say. While officials are celebrating the partnership, environmentalists are raising red flags about the state potentially having too much power over our public lands.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Dec 3, 2025.
Impact analysis
The state has invested significantly in fire suppression resources, including exclusive-use helicopters.
All residents of Carbon County.
Conservation groups are worried that the environment might suffer if the state prioritizes development over protection.
Mentions & discussions (23)
Request for Proposals – Survey Monument Location Project
Carbon County is accepting sealed proposals for a survey project to locate and document survey monuments throughout Carbon County. The project consists of researching, recovering, and field-locating approximately 40 Public Land Survey System corners ...
Division of Oil, Gas and Mining Implements Updated Oil and Gas Bonding Rules
Division of Oil Gas & Mining press release SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining announced that updated oil and gas bonding requirements took effect on July 8, 2026, modernizing the state’s financial assurance program to reflect ...
TRUST LANDS OPPORTUNITY
The State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (TLA) has received an application on the following property near Wellington in Carbon County and is seeking competitive bids: Township 14 South, Range 11 East, SLB&M Section 16: Al...
Emery and Carbon crews join fight against nation’s largest wildfire
EMERY/CARBON COUNTY – Local volunteer firefighters are answering a dire call for help as several wildland firefighting teams from Emery and Carbon counties deploy to southeastern Utah to battle the largest growing fire in the country, the Babylon Fir...
Ask an Expert: Monsoons could impact Utah wildfire season
USU Eastern press release UTAH — Utah entered the 2026 fire season with record-low snowpack and heightened concerns about wildfires, which are already burning across the state. As of early July, there have been 390 wildfires across Utah burning 296,0...
Target shooting with a firearm temporarily restricted on wildlife management areas in 16 counties due to wildfire concerns
Division of Wildlife Resources press release UTAH — Due to continuing drought conditions and ongoing severe wildfire concerns, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources — in coordination with the applicable county sheriff’s offices, as required by law ...
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Announced for BLM Utah Public Lands
Bureau of Land Management press release SALT LAKE CITY – Due to rapidly increasing fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management is implementing Stage 2 Fire Restrictions beginning June 26 at 12:01 a.m. on all BLM-managed public lands in Utah. From June...
Power shutoffs possible in Carbon and Emery counties starting Friday morning
UTAH – Rocky Mountain Power has issued a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) watch/warning for areas of central, southern and eastern Utah, including areas of Carbon and Emery counties. With current red flag warnings up across central, southern and ea...
BLM oil and gas lease sale in Utah generates nearly $14.8 million in revenue
Bureau of Land Management press release SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management leased 39 parcels totaling 54,114 acres in Utah for $14,757,534 in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale. Combined lease bonus bids and rentals ...
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration has received an application to remove ordinary sand and gravel from the following described land: Carbon Township 13 South, Range 9 East SLB&M, Section 25: within Containing 3.12 acres, mor...
BLM seeks initial input for December 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 44 oil and gas parcels, totaling 74,664 acres that may be included in a December 2026 lease sale in Utah. The scoping period ends Ju...
DWR acquires Book Cliffs roadless area property as wildlife management area
Division of Wildlife Resources press release UTAH — The purchase of a roughly 50,000-acre parcel of land in the roadless area of the Book Cliffs was officially finalized on Thursday and will become part of an existing Utah Division of Wildlife Resour...
Proposed changes to recreation fees on Manti-La Sal National Forest
Forest Service press release PRICE — The Manti-La Sal National Forest is proposing changes to recreation fees at approximately 35 recreation sites on the forest. “We understand how vital our recreation areas are to the communities we serve and to eve...
Regular — December 3, 2025
The county is purchasing a new fire truck to help fight fires and meet state mitigation requirements, which helps avoid massive fire-fighting costs.
Regular — October 15, 2025
The county is updating its wildfire plan to meet state requirements. This is a smart move that helps the county avoid paying the full cost of fighting major wildfires by participating in a state-managed insurance-style program.
Regular — June 18, 2025
The county is preparing for a potentially active fire season. Officials are monitoring conditions and coordinating with state agencies.
Court rejects appeal staking claim to 2 million acres of land in eastern Utah
September 8, 2026 Tweet Share LinkedIn ...
Utah, BLM launch 'innovative partnership' for San Rafael Swell management
June 9, 2026 ...
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Announced for BLM Utah Public Lands
Due to rapidly increasing fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management is implementing Stage 2 Fire Restrictions beginning June 26 at 12:01 a.m. on all BLM-managed public lands in Utah.
As Utah fires worsen, U.S. Forest Service chief calls for more active forest management
By Leia Larsen | The Salt Lake Tribune | Photo by Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune When U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz saw Utah’s dire snowpack conditions over the winter, he knew he’d have a...
The oil well bonding system is broken. Could a new Utah rule help?
Oil wells can stretch for thousands of feet below the Earth’s surface. And when they stop producing, they pose a serious environmental threat if not properly sealed. Oil and gas industry operators refer to sealing an oil well as \
One of Utah’s biggest environmental cleanups is nearly finished
July 17, 2026 ...
Black Canyon Fire reaches 9% containment as crews work to protect the Reeder Subdivision
For nearly two weeks, crews have continued to battle the lightning-caused Black Canyon Fire, which sits on the Ferron Ranger District of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The weeks of work are starting to show, as crews have achieved 9% containment on the blaze, while the fire currently sits at 3,543 acres in size.
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