U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2009
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Canyons of the Ancients National Monument 
Proposed Resource Management Plan and 
Final Environmental Impact Statement Available

 On July 31, 2009, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will release the Proposed Resource Management Plan (RMP)/Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. The release will be followed by a 30-day protest period. Upon resolution of all protests, the BLM will issue an Approved RMP and Record of Decision (ROD).

The Proposed RMP will provide a framework for future management direction and appropriate uses of the Monument. It emphasizes cultural-resource values and protection, as well as natural-resource protection and enhancement, while providing for resource use and development. Its land-use planning and implementation decisions will guide multiple-use management of the Monument, in addition to the guidance in the Presidential Proclamation and existing laws and regulations. 
 

Planning documents will be posted on-line at: http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Programs/land_use_planning/rmp/canyons_of_the_ancients/documents/prmp.html

CD copies will be made available to the public for personal use. Paper copies will be available for viewing during regular business hours at the following locations:

  • Anasazi Heritage Center, 27501 Highway 184, Dolores
  • Dolores Public Lands Center, 29211 Highway 184, Dolores
  • San Juan Public Lands Center, 15 Burnett Court, Durango
  • Dolores Public Library, 420 Railroad Ave., Dolores
  • Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park, Cortez
  • Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St., Mancos
  • Durango Public Library, 1900 E. 3rd, Durango
  • Dolores County Extension Office, 409 N. Main, Dove Creek
 
Any person who participated in the planning process and has an interest, which is or may be adversely affected by the planning decisions, may protest approval of the planning decisions within 30 days from the date the Environmental Protection Agency publishes the Notice of Availability in the Federal Register. Information on how to submit a protest is located on the planning website and in the Dear Reader letter in Volume 1 of the Proposed RMP/Final EIS.

For more information or to request a copy of the plan, contact the BLM Canyons of the Ancients National Monument – Anasazi Heritage Center at (970) 882-5600.

 
Last updated: 08-04-2009