Bureau of Land Management welcomes public comment on proposed Uinta Basin recreation developments
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VERNAL, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office staff seek public input on an environmental assessment to improve amenities to help balance visitor use and protection of resources at the Doc’s Beach and Cliff Ridge recreation areas located within the Uinta Basin. These BLM-managed recreation sites are popular with locals and visitors and offer a variety of opportunities for hiking, biking, off-highway vehicles and camping.
The BLM will host an informational open house at the Uintah Conference Center, 313 East 200 South, Vernal, Utah on May 19, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on proposed recreation enhancements that could include trails, parking areas, restrooms, campsites and campsite fire pits.
“We look forward to receiving public input that will help us with this process,” stated BLM Vernal Field Manager Roger Bankert. “Our goal is to provide quality recreation experiences to the local community and the visiting public, while conserving and protecting the historical, cultural and natural qualities of the land.”
Doc’s Beach offers a wide variety of terrain that ranges from sandy washes to slickrock that allow visitors to ride horses, hike or ride their favorite motorized vehicle. The plateau at Cliff Ridge will reward recreation enthusiasts with spectacular views of the deep canyons formed along the Green River.
The public is invited to comment on the suggested enhancements, written comments may be mailed, emailed or submitted through ePlanning through June 6, 2022. To find more information and to submit your comments for both projects, visit the BLM ePlanning site at:
Doc’s Beach Recreation Enhancement: https://go.usa.gov/xemqB
Cliff Ridge Recreation Enhancement: https://go.usa.gov/xtRsH
Mail: BLM Vernal Field Office, 170 South 500 East, Vernal, Utah 84078
Email: blm_ut_vernal_comments@blm.gov
The most useful comments are specific and contain new technical or scientific information relevant to the proposed action. Please reference “Doc’s Beach” or “Cliff Ridge” when submitting comments.
For specific questions about the proposed enhancements, contact Outdoor Recreation Planner Jo Foster. For inquiries about the environmental assessment or the comment process, contact National Environmental Policy Act/Geographic Information System Branch Chief Stephanie Howard. Both can be reached at 435-781-4400.
Before including an address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information in any comments, be aware that the entire comment—including personal identifying information—might be made publicly available at any time. Requests to withhold personal identifying information from public review can be submitted, but the BLM cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so.
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.