BLM Stabilization Project to be recognized with 2018 Historic Preservation Award
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GUNNISON, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Ute-Ulay Mine and Mill Stabilization project in Hinsdale County was recently named one of the recipients for the 2018 Stephen H. Hart Award for historic preservation. The BLM was selected for their commitment to archaeology and historic preservation, as well as their efforts to have this site included in the National Register of Historic Places.
“The BLM staff’s dedication throughout this project has been outstanding and we are proud to preserve one of Colorado’s significant mine and mill sites”, said Gunnison Field Manager Elijah Waters.
The annual Stephen H. Hart Historic Preservation Award recognizes outstanding projects and individual achievements in archaeology and historic preservation throughout Colorado. The award ceremony will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 31 in Denver during Colorado Preservation, Inc.’s Saving Places Conference.
The Ute-Ulay mines were some of the best known silver and lead producers in Colorado between 1874 and 1903, producing $12 million in minerals. Today, this would amount to more than $280 million in value. The booming mining-based economy attracted many people to Lake City.
Other awardees include: Hinsdale County, The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, the Town of Lake City, LK Gold, Lake City DIRT, Inc. and Alpine Archaeological Consultants Inc.
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.