BLM encourages public comment submissions for Areas of Critical Environmental Concern designations in southwest Colorado by May 4
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DOLORES, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management granted an additional 30 days for comment submissions regarding the establishment of Areas of Critical Environmental Concern in San Miguel, San Juan, Dolores, Montezuma and Montrose counties. Comments will be most helpful if received by May 4, 2016.
The BLM is looking at 18 areas covering 130,000 acres identified for ACEC analysis in the Tres Rios Resource Management Plan. Further information about each area is available at http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Information/nepa/TRFO_NEPA/acecs.html.
The BLM is asking the public to provide site-specific comments, concerns and issues before drafting an environmental assessment. Written comments should be directed to the BLM, Attn. Gina Jones, 2465 S. Townsend, Montrose, CO 81401, or submitted electronically toblm_co_trfo_acec@blm.gov.
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.