BLM land acquisition provides future recreational opportunities for popular Kanarra Creek Trail
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CEDAR CITY, Utah – Nearly 41 acres of land, including a portion of the increasingly popular Kanarra Creek Trail that leads to Kanarraville Falls, was purchased by the Bureau of Land Management March 31 for the development of recreational opportunities, among other uses.
Portions of the property sit between land managed by the town of Kanarraville and the BLM managed Spring Creek Canyon Wilderness Study Area. The Kanarraville Falls, managed by the state of Utah, are further down the trail.
The Cedar City Field Office will manage the property similarly to surrounding public lands, including dispersed recreation, important wildlife habitat, and other multiple use opportunities.
“This land leads to an incredible slot canyon that is growing in popularity and a WSA that is home to two major canyons, with ridges nearly 8,000 feet up,” said Keith Rigtrup, acting Cedar City field manger. “We know there are many groups that have different interests in what this land has to offer, which is why the BLM’s multiple use mission is uniquely qualified to help coordinate with organizations and local governments that have a vested interest in the area.”
S.C. Limited Liability Company received $660,000 for the land, with the money stemming from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for sportsmen and recreational access. The BLM applied for and received LWCF funds in 2016. The Cedar City Field Office released the draft environmental assessment for the purchase of the property in June 2016.
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.