Bureau of Land Management releases analysis of proposed improvements to Kuna Cave

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BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released the draft Kuna Cave Recreation Site Improvement Environmental Assessment and is inviting public review of proposed enhancements to the popular site located about 5 miles south of Kuna.

The proposal calls for improvements to road and parking area access, renovating the entrance ladder for safety, and installing a grate to deter dumping and vandalism. The proposal does not include closing off the cave entrance to public entry.

“The BLM appreciates Kuna Cave’s importance to the local community and these proposed actions aim to enhance both public access and safety,” said Amanda Hoffman, Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area Manager. “This effort is an example of how the BLM is working to improve recreational opportunities on public lands.”

The draft Environmental Assessment can be found at https://go.usa.gov/xv3dS (case sensitive).

Public review comments will be accepted from March 12 to April 12, 2021, through the following means:

Email: BLM_ID_FourRiversOffice@blm.gov

Fax: 208-384-3326

Surface mail:  BLM Four Rivers Field Office, 3948 Development Ave, Boise, ID 83705

Those who provide comments are advised that before including their personal identifying information (address, email, phone number) they should be aware that the entire comment – including their personal identifying information – may be made publicly available at any time. While those commenting can ask in their comments to withhold this information from public review, the BLM cannot guarantee that they will be able to do so.

For more information, contact the BLM Four Rivers Field Office at 208-384-3300.

Attached:  Photo of entrance to Kuna Cave

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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.