Public Meetings Scheduled on Recreation Management Plan for Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
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Salem, Ore. -- The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area (YHONA) has initiated the planning process for YHONA. The public is invited to learn and comment on the Recreation Area Management Plan. The meetings will be offered on the following dates and locations:
- January 26, 3-7pm at the BLM Northwest Oregon District Office, at 1717 Fabry Rd SE in Salem
- January 27, 1-4pm at the YHONA Interpretive Center, 750 NW Lighthouse Drive in Newport
- January 28, 9am-1pm at the YHONA Interpretive Center, 750 NW Lighthouse Drive in Newport
Fees will be waived for meeting participants.
Managed by the BLM, the YHONA encompasses about 96 acres and is part of the National Lands Conservation System. The plan will evaluate and provide direction on an array of resources including historic, sensitive coastal species, recreation, Native American Tribes, education and interpretation.
Comments must be received by February 9, 2017. Comments can be submitted either through email, postal, or hand delivery.
Electronic comments can be sent to bit.ly/YaquinaRAMP or janetjohnson@blm.gov
Postal Mailing comments to: Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, RE: YHONA Recreation Area Management Plan, 750 NW Lighthouse Drive, Newport, OR 97365
Hand-delivered comments can be dropped off at the Interpretive Center during normal business hours.
For additional information visit www.blm.gov/yaquina/.
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.