BLM Southwest District RAC sheep grazing sub-committee to meet July 18
Group holds fifth meeting exploring issues related to domestic sheep grazing in bighorn sheep habitat
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Montrose, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Southwest District Resource Advisory Council will hold the fifth meeting of a sub-committee formed to study domestic sheep grazing in bighorn sheep habitat on July 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The discussion will focus on best management practices and public outreach tools related to livestock grazing and bighorn sheep on BLM-administered lands. The sub-committee will convene at the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office, 2465 S. Townsend Ave., Montrose, CO. The meeting is open to the public.
A thirty-minute public comment period will be provided from 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Individuals who wish to speak are encouraged to submit a written copy of their statement for the administrative record. Interested parties unable to attend the meeting in person are invited to join online via Zoom (registration required): https://blm.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcemqqjksGfgNBWuWpE-HfFgQlpC1jRQ.
“During our fifth meeting, we plan to discuss best management practices and public outreach tools related to domestic sheep grazing and bighorn sheep,” said District Manager Stephanie Connolly. “Following the July meeting, the sub-committee will meet one more time in August prior to formulating its recommendations to the full RAC.”
The Southwest District Resource Advisory Council advises the BLM Colorado Southwest District, which includes the Gunnison, Uncompahgre, and Tres Rios field offices. The sub-committee consists of five members who have demonstrated their interest and experience related to sheep grazing. The sub-committee will aim to present their conclusions to the full Resource Advisory Council for their consideration in fall 2023.
The meeting agenda is available online at: https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2023-07/AGENDA%20Meeting%205%20July%2018%202023.pdf. The meeting may be recorded. For more information or to register to speak during the public comment period, please contact Maggie Magee at (970) 240-5323 or dmagee@blm.gov.
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.