Prineville District BLM accepting applications for new special recreation permits on Lower Deschutes River
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Prineville, Ore. – As a supporter of commercial recreation on our public lands that creates jobs and helps local communities grow, the Bureau of Land Management, Prineville District, is accepting applications for new Special Recreation Permits from individuals and companies interested in guiding activities that will require a watercraft on the Lower Deschutes River. The application period opens November 2, 2017 and will close January 2, 2017.
The Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River Management Plan allows for the number of permitted guides and outfitters to increase by five percent annually. With around 80 active guiding SRPs on the Lower Deschutes currently, applicants will be applying for four new available permits. The application is for non-motorized activities on the lower 100 miles of the Deschutes River only.
The Lower Deschutes River is a remarkable resource that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. The BLM, Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation, and State of Oregon work collaboratively to manage the river for its wild, scenic, and recreational values.
Application materials are not available this year on the BLM website; however, they can be emailed to interested applicants by calling the Prineville District Office at (541) 416-6700. The prospectus and application will also be added to the State of Oregon website at:
http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/NATRES/scenicwaterways/Pages/Lower-Deschutes-River-ManagementSystem.aspx#Lower_Deschutes_River_Management_Documents
Applicants are encouraged to read the prospectus carefully to ensure they provide all required elements as incomplete applications will not be considered. For more information or for questions about this SRP application process, please contact the BLM Prineville District office at (541) 416-6700.
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.