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The BLM's Tucson Field Office will perform roof repairs on two historic structures at the Empire Ranch Headquarters in the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. As part of this work, the BLM will construct temporary fencing around the structures to protect the public. The work will begin by the end of January.
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The BLM has approved a proposal to expand visitor access to the world-famous geologic feature known as The Wave. Under the new decision, the number of hiking permits issued for the Wave will increase from 20 to 64 people or 16 groups per day, whichever comes first.
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Tucson Field Office staff will construct a permanent fence near the San Pedro House and surface some trails with crushed gravel in the nearby demonstration garden to improve accessibility. Work is planned January 11 through February 11.
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Now that rehabilitation work following summer's Mangum and Pine Hollow fires is completed, the BLM has reopened the portion of the Arizona Trail from Stateline Campground, south to the Kaibab National Forest boundary.
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BLM Arizona provides public information, such as brochures and maps through online and physical public rooms.
Discover the online public room or visit us in person.
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BLM Arizona is responsible for fire management on 12.2 million acres of BLM public lands across Arizona and fire protection on a total of 14.6 million acres thanks to protection agreements with other federal departments.
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To protect public safety and land health, the BLM provides access to multiple sites through public lottery and permit systems. To visit Paria Canyon, Aravaipa Canyon, and Coyote Buttes North (The Wave) and Coyote Buttes South, you will need a permit.
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Explore recreation activities on BLM-managed land in Arizona.
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A growing selection of maps are available for your public lands adventures and business.
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You can purchase passes for these Arizona sites on Recreation.gov:
Lake Havasu Shoreline Sites
Imperial Dam Long Term Visitor Area
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View our featured plans in development and plans in effect.
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The BLM administers approximately 17.5 million subsurface acres, and supervises mineral operations on about 73,000 acres of tribal lands across the state. You can pay annual maintenance fees online.
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The Bureau of Land Management manages and protects wild horses and burros on 26.9 million acres of public lands across 10 Western states as part of its mission to administer public lands for a variety of uses.
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Phoenix Field School is a 16-week field program that provides the opportunity for students ages 18-24 in Phoenix to gain hands-on work experience in natural resources fields. The BLM is one of the primary organizers and sponsors of the program.
