For Immediate Release: Friday, March 5, 2004
Contact: Rich Rosene, 970-724-3006
 

BLM Sponsors Wolford Mountain Travel Management Workshop

The Bureau of Land Management will sponsor its second workshop on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 concerning the travel management plan for the Wolford Mountain area near Kremmling.  The plan will address use of BLM managed roads and trails in the vicinity north of Kremmling.  BLM is in the process of developing a proposal to manage the route network to meet the needs of the recreating public and the natural and cultural resources it manages.

The workshop will have maps and information on the range of alternatives developed by the staff from the route inventory that took place during the summers of 2002 and 2003.  BLM specialists will be available to discuss the resource issues that were raised during the scoping phase including wildlife, soils, riparian, cultural, noise, commercial uses, and recreation uses. Information on the current BLM planning policy and process for area and route designations as open, closed, or limited will also be available.

The BLM staff encourages area residents and interested parties to attend to see the range of alternatives developed.  There will be a 30-day public comment period following the workshop for input and recommendations to the BLM staff.  Additional information on the routes and the recreation activities that occur in the area is needed to be sure all interests are considered. 

The workshop will be from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Extension Hall at the Middle Park Fairgrounds in Kremmling, located three blocks south of Highway 40 on 11th Street.  The doors will open at 6:45 p.m. and introductory remarks will begin at 7:10 p.m.  BLM resource specialists will be available for the remaining time to discuss the alternatives and to provide forms for comments and suggestions for the proposed travel plan.

For further information, contact Rich Rosene, Outdoor Recreation Specialist, at (970) 724-3006.

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