BLM reopens remaining public lands closed by Snyder Fire
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. –The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office rescinded the remaining emergency closure associated with the Snyder Fire, reopening all previously closed BLM-managed public lands in Mesa County, Colorado, and Grand County, Utah, effective Aug. 7.
Though the area is now open, visitors should use extra caution when recreating on lands burned by the fire. Fire-affected landscapes remain dynamic as vegetation, soils, roads and trails recover, and conditions may change over time. Visitors are responsible for knowing their location, respecting private property boundaries and complying with all applicable public land regulations, including restrictions on motorized and mechanized travel in designated wilderness areas.
A Burned Area Emergency Response team worked with the field office to evaluate the fire area and develop a recovery strategy. Emergency stabilization work, including aerial herbicide application and seeding, may occur over the next year.
Please contact the Grand Junction Field Office for information on planned treatment activities in the area or if you have questions at [email protected] or (970) 244-3000.
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.