BLM prescribed burning planned at Senator Wash North Shore
YUMA, Ariz. – Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado River District are planning to conduct prescribed burning at Senator Wash North Shore recreation area, which is 17 miles north of Yuma, through the end of the year as weather and fuel conditions allow.
BLM fire personnel will burn piles of vegetation cleared from the shoreline and roads reducing the threat and spread of wildfires and improving access for outdoor recreation in the area. Prescribed burning may occur multiple times to eliminate piles of vegetation accumulated during thinning treatments in and around Senator Wash.
To ensure the safety of visitors, BLM fire management personnel will ignite the piles when weather conditions are conducive to burning. Visitors and outdoor recreationists should expect some light smoke in the area. Smoke emissions will be managed in accordance with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality regulations. Access to the burn area may be temporarily restricted to provide for public safety.
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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.