Department of the Interior approves withdrawal extension for Roosevelt Lake
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PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management has approved the extension of a withdrawal for Roosevelt Lake. The BLM processed an application on behalf of the Bureau of Reclamation to extend the withdrawal.
Under the extension, the 9,175 acres of National Forest System lands withdrawn by Public Land Order No. 7420, will remain withdrawn from location and entry under the U.S. mining laws, but not from leasing under the mineral leasing laws.
The action follows a Notice of Proposed Withdrawal Extension that was published in the Federal Register July 31, 2019, followed by a 90-day public comment period.
Today’s action extends the December 1999 withdrawal for an additional 20 years, allowing for the continuation of recreational opportunities, capital investment and storage of water for the Central Arizona Project. Those lands are prone to periodic inundation and water storage regimes developed as part of the Central Arizona Project.
Roosevelt Lake is a popular recreation area for anglers, campers, swimmers and boaters. The lake also contains a wildlife area and is open to permit hunting during certain parts of the year.
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.