Northern Arizona federal land managers invite public to community conversation event
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Public Affairs Contacts:
USFS Coconino National Forest – Brady Smith, 928-527-3490
USFS Kaibab National Forest – Jackie Banks, 928-635-8314
NPS Grand Canyon National Park – Kirby Lynn Shedlowski, 928-638-7958
NPS Flagstaff Area National Monuments – Cecilia Shields, 928-526-1157
BLM Phoenix District – Mariela Castaneda, 623-580-5520
Northern Arizona federal land managers invite public to community conversation event
Flagstaff, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2017, For Immediate Release — Federal land managers with the Forest Service, National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management invite the public to attend a community conversation next week as part of an ongoing effort to connect with the public and hear first-hand what people value about their public lands.
In partnership with the Museum of Northern Arizona, this event will be held in Flagstaff in the Branigar Hall at the Museum of Northern Arizona from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Seating is limited to 60-70 people at this free community event, so please register by calling (928) 774-5213.
The following federal land managers will be in attendance and look forward to interacting with the public:
- Coconino National Forest Supervisor Laura Jo West,
- Kaibab National Forest Supervisor Heather Provencio,
- Flagstaff Area National Monuments Superintendent Kayci Cook Collins,
- Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Chris Lehnertz, and
- BLM Phoenix District Manager Leon Thomas.
The Land Managers will provide updates –
- What has happened since the first Community Conversation in May 2017?
- Land Managers and Project Specialists will provide information and take your comments on federal land management projects in Northern Arizona
· Participants Open Mic - What do you want your federal land managers to know? - Please plan on one minute per speaker to allow time for manager responses. Comment cards will be available for those not wishing to speak.
This is a chance for the public to meet face-to-face with the leaders of organizations that manage federal lands in northern Arizona. The public is invited to attend this special event and share their thoughts on what they value about public lands now and into the future.
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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.