Phoenix District Office
| Contacts: | Media Contact: Pamela Mathis 602-402-7690 / 623-580-5500 | |||
| Fire Contact: Ken Shaver 623-580-5578 |
Prescribed Burn along the Gila River
(Palo Verde, Arizona)—To reduce the occurrence and intensity of wildfires and restore native vegetation from encroaching salt cedar trees along the Gila River corridor, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting prescribed burning between January 20 and March 1. The burn operation is about two miles south of Palo Verde, Arizona.
Piles of cut salt cedar will be ignited over a 300-acre area. The actual days for the burn will be determined when weather conditions and air quality allow for safe burning. Smoke may be visible in the area during the three-week burn operation. Fire crews will monitor conditions following all prescribed burn activities.
The BLM greatly appreciates your cooperation in protecting yourpublic lands by helping to prevent unwanted wildfires. To report a wildfire call (866) 746-6516.
Current fire conditions/restriction information can also be foundonline at www.azfireinfo.com
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. In Fiscal Year 2012, activities on public lands generated $4.6 billion in revenue, much of which was shared with the States where the activities occurred. In addition, public lands contributed more than $112 billion to the U.S. economy and helped support more than 500,000 jobs.