Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
| Contacts: | Heather Musclow | , 970 882-5632 | , heather_musclow@blm.gov |
BLM Seeking Comments on Land Acquisition Assessment
DOLORES, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking comments on an environmental assessment (EA) for the Conservation Fund-Wallace Acquisition. The BLM is proposing to purchase seven parcels of private land totaling 4,573 acres within and adjacent to the boundaries of the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Three of the parcels are located north of Country Road G and McElmo Creek and four parcels are located south.
The EA is available on the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument website at: http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/nm/canm/nepa_documents.html. Hard copies of the EA are available at the Anasazi Heritage Center, 27501 Highway 184, Dolores, CO 81323.
Comments should be submitted in writing and either delivered or mailed to the above address. Mailed comments must be post-marked by Nov. 3, 2009. Delivered comments must be received by the close of business on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009.
The BLM manages more land - over 245 million acres - than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on public lands.
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument 27501 Highway 184 Dolores, CO 81323