BLM to celebrate 25 years of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey Area
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BOISE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a commemoration event on Friday, Aug. 3, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. The program will be held at 9:30 a.m. at Dedication Point and will include guest speakers Tyler Nelson and Steve Stuebner, musical performances by Water for Life and The Great Turtle, and a plaque ceremony.
The Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area was established by Congress in 1993 and includes protections for nesting raptors and their habitat across approximately 26,000 acres and along 81 miles of the Snake River. An influential advocate for raptors, Morley Nelson worked for decades to educate the public about and build support for birds of prey. This event will recognize his legacy and the support network that was formed as a result of his work with local universities, government agencies, Boise-based corporations and citizens.
“The rich history of people caring so passionately about this area is important," said Amanda Hoffman, BLM Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area Manager. "At this celebration, we will recognize and show our appreciation for the people who were involved with the designation and the ongoing conservation efforts that make this place special.”
Parking for the event will be available at Swan Falls Dam. The shuttle from Swan Falls Dam to the event at Dedication Point will depart at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Amanda Hoffman at the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area Office: (208) 384-3336.
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.