BLM seeks information on human waste dumping
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CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking information on two incidents involving dumping buckets of human waste on public lands along Copper Gulch Road.
“It is important that those responsible are held accountable,” said Field Office Manager Keith Berger. “Their actions pose risks to public health, as well as wildlife in the area and ultimately, taxpayers end up paying for the clean up.”
Both incidents occurred in September. The Fremont County Road and Bridge Department cleaned up the first incident and the BLM has contracted a local hazardous materials company to clean up the second.
Disposing human waste and other hazardous materials on public lands is punishable by law. Anyone with information can contact BLM Royal Gorge Field Office at (719) 269-8535.
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.