BLM Southwest District Resource Advisory Council to meet in June
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Dolores, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Southwest District Resource Advisory Council will hold a virtual meeting on June 2 hosted by the Tres Rios Field Office, 29211 CO-184, Dolores, CO 81323 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, and participants can join via the Zoom platform. To request virtual access, please register here: https://blm.zoomgov.com/j/1616329294?pwd=M2JHYWE4cXVteXJ3akRuQkpuRVk2UT09
“The Southwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council serves as a forum for community conversation, which is a crucial component for the BLM to manage our public lands effectively,” said acting District Manager Elizabeth Dawson. “By delving into complex topics and proposing solutions to a variety of land and resource management issues, Resource Advisory Council members provide us with valuable new perspectives.”
A public comment period is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. on June 2. Planned agenda items include electing a chairperson, an overview of field office updates, a discussion regarding dispersed camping challenges and camping fees. Individuals who want to make a statement during the public comment period are encouraged to also submit a written copy of their statement at the meeting for the administrative record. The Resource Advisory Council will also attend a field trip on June 1. The meeting agenda is available online at: https://www.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advisory-council/near-you/colorado/southwest-rac
All 15-member Resource Advisory Councils in Colorado are forums for providing advice and recommendations to the BLM on various resource and land management issues. The Southwest Resource Advisory Council advises the BLM Colorado Southwest District including the Gunnison, Uncompahgre, and Tres Rios field offices.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Shawn Reinhardt at 970-240-5339 or sreinhardt@blm.gov.
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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.