For Immediate Release: February 2, 2004
Contact: Contact Steven Hall: 970-244-3052

BLM Northwest Colorado RAC to meet in Glenwood Springs Feb. 12

GLENWOOD SPRINGS--The Bureau of Land Management's Northwest Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004 at the Glenwood Springs Community Center, 100 Wulfsohn Road., in Glenwood Springs.

 The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and is scheduled to adjourn at 4 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, with two public comment periods scheduled for 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

 The RAC is comprised of 15 members from a variety of backgrounds appointed by the Secretary of the Interior to make recommendations to the BLM on public land issues.

Agenda

9:00 a.m.          Introductory remarks - John Husband and Geoff Blakeslee

9:30 a.m.          Public comment

9:45 a.m.          Field Office Managers’ Updates

10:15 a.m.         Committee Reports:  Invasive Species – Geoff Blakeslee

11:00 a.m.         Proposed Grazing Rule and Draft EIS – Jeff Comstock

12:00 Noon        Lunch

1:00 p.m.          North Fruita Desert plan – Catherine Robertson

2:00 p.m.          Roan Plateau Draft Management Plan – Update - Jamie Connell

3:00 p.m.          Public Comment

3:30 p.m.          Next Meeting Agenda

                        Subcommittee Meetings

4:00 p.m.          Adjourn