BLM Announces More Work to Recreation Areas in Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area
SAFFORD, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Safford Field Office is planning work to repair and upgrade recreation facilities and roads at day-use areas in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area, near Safford. Work will begin on July 17 and will take approximately six months to complete.
Ahead of work periods, signs will be posted, and the public will be informed through BLM Arizona social media channels and radio public service announcements. The work will include periodic partial restricted access to day-use areas including Dry Canyon Boat Take Out, Old Safford Bridge Picnic Area, Spring Canyon, Serna Cabin, and West Entrance Overlook. None of the work will impact access to the entire conservation area at any given time.
These projects replace aging recreation facilities and improve road systems, enhancing the recreation experience.
For more information, please contact the Safford Field Office at 928-348-4400.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.