BLM Front Range Resource Advisory Council to meet Nov. 20 and 21

Organization

BLM

Media Contact:

Kyle Sullivan, Front Range Public Affairs Specialist

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Front Range Resource Advisory Council will meet from 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Nov. 20 and 21 at the Salida Ranger District, 5575 Cleora Road, Salida, Colo.

The meeting is open to the public with time for public comments scheduled at9:45 a.m.

Planned agenda topics include:

  • Introductions of new RAC members and BLM staff
  • BLM manager updates
  • Tour of Poncha Pass Sage Grouse habitat

 The Front Range RAC is a 15-member group of citizens appointed by the Secretary of the Interior. The council provides recommendations to the BLM’s Front Range District regarding the management of public lands within the Royal Gorge and San Luis Valley Field Offices. It is one of three RACs that advise BLM Colorado on public lands issues.

For a detailed agenda and more information about the Front Range RAC, visit:http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Resources/racs/frrac/co_rac_minutes_front.html


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.