BLM sets public meetings on draft management plan for northwest Calif. public lands
Agency also publishes online interactive story map on draft plan
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REDDING, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management will host four public meetings to provide forums for the public to learn more about the draft northwest California resource management plan and environmental impact statement, announced in late September, and have questions about the draft plan and environmental analysis answered.
In addition to the two virtual and two in-person meetings, the BLM is providing a web-based, interactive story map to help the public understand how the proposed plan addresses specific public land and natural resource topics.
The current meeting schedule is:
- Virtual meeting on Monday, Oct. 23, 6 to 8 p.m. PST: Register via Zoom.
- Lolita, Calif. on Monday, Oct. 30, 6 to 8 p.m. PST: Bear River Community Center, Tish Non Room, 266 Keisner Road
- Redding, Calif. on Thursday, Nov. 2, 6 to 8 p.m. PST: Sheraton Hotel at the Sundial Bridge, Ballroom A, 820 Sundial Bridge Drive
- Virtual on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 1 to 3 p.m. PST: Register via Zoom.
Each meeting will include an informational presentation and an open house format in which participants can meet with BLM specialists to discuss the topics of interest.
Public comments may be submitted through December 28 via email to BLM_CA_Redding_Arcata_NCIP@blm.gov, online at BLM NEPA Register, hand delivered, or mailed to the BLM Arcata Field Office at 1695 Heindon Road, Arcata, CA, 95521-4573.
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.