For Release: Oct. 5, 2005
Contact: Jeff Fontana (530) 252-5332
CA-N-06-2

BLM RESOURCE ADVISORY COUNCIL TO MEET IN ARCATA

Discussions about land use planning and public land recreation management will highlight the agenda, when the Bureau of Land Management's Northwest California Resource Advisory Council meets Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 19 and 20, in Arcata.

On Oct. 19, members will convene at 10 a.m. at the BLM Arcata Field Office 1695 Heindon Rd. for a field tour to public lands managed by the Arcata Field Office. Members of the public are welcome on the tour and must provide their own transportation and lunch. Those who plan to attend should call the field office at (707) 825-2300 to make arrangements.

On Oct. 20, the council meets at 8 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Hotel Arcata, 708 G St. The meeting is open to the public. The council will hear public comments at 1 p.m.

Members will hear an update and provide comments on a draft management plan/environmental impact statement for the BLM Ukiah Field Office, hear a status report on the California Coastal National Monument Resource Management Plan and receive a report on a proposal to create a national recreation area on the Sacramento River south of Redding. The council also will discuss the BLM's recreation fee programs and hear status reports from managers of the BLM's Arcata, Redding and Ukiah field offices.

The 12-member advisory council advises BLM managers on natural resources and land management issues. Members represent diverse public land interests including recreation, environmental groups, energy and mineral development, timber, transportation and rights of way, off-highway-vehicle use, local government and the public at large.

For more information, contact BLM Public Affairs Officer Jeff Fontana at (530) 252-5332.

-BLM-

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Arcata Field Office 1695 Heindon Rd. Arcata, CA 95521