BLM announces Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council Meeting
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CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council will host a virtual meeting April 13, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to discuss a variety of topics. The meeting is open to the public and agenda and registration information is available on the Resource Advisory Council webpage at https://www.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advisory-council/near-you/colorado/rocky-mountain-rac.
“Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council members represent diverse interests from communities across southeastern Colorado. They help the BLM engage with stakeholders, providing essential feedback on current issues, concerns, and activities. Coordination of BLM management activities ensures that broad perspectives are considered when decisions are made,” said Rocky Mountain District Manager, Cathy Cook.
A public comment period is scheduled at 3 p.m. on April 13. Agenda items include livestock trespass and cadastral survey issues within the Rio Grande Natural Area, preparations for land use planning within the San Luis Valley Field Office, discussions about transient issues on public lands, and travel and camping management within the Royal Gorge Field Office, and an update on the Eastern Colorado Resource Management Plan, as well as district and field manager updates.
The three 15-member Resource Advisory Councils in Colorado are forums for providing advice and recommendations to the BLM on various resource and land management issues. The Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council advises the BLM Colorado Rocky Mountain District including the Royal Gorge and San Luis Valley Field Offices, and Browns Canyon National Monument.
For more information, please contact Kirby-Lynn Shedlowski at (303) 239-3671.
The BLM manages more than 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.