BLM Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area To Develop New Proposed Action for Equestrian Facility
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The United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States, Lower Potomac Field Station has terminated the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process associated with a Proposed Action to replace the 34-year-old, 46-stall barn/arena building in the administrative compound at the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area.
In the next few weeks BLM will begin a process to involve the general public and elected officials to develop a new Proposed Action that will provide better public access to the equestrian facilities on the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area, determine whether to rehabilitate or replace the current facility, improve opportunities for the general public to participate in various equestrian activities, and address environmental and watershed issues.
After a new Proposed Action and other alternatives are developed with public participation, BLM will continue with the National Environmental Policy Act process to analyze the Proposed Action and alternatives through an Environmental Assessment. The Bureau is still accepting public identification of issues and concerns, which can be submitted via e-mail or postal venues at the following contact sites:
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.