Southwest Resource Advisory Council to meet May 8

Organization

BLM

Media Contact:

Shannon Borders

MONTROSE, Colo.—The Bureau of Land Management’s Southwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Friday, May 8, at the San Juan Public Lands Center (15 Burnett Court, Durango).

The meeting begins at 9 a.m. and is open to the public. The public comment period is at 11:30 a.m.  Individuals who want to make a statement during the public comment period should register with the BLM by sending an email to sborders@blm.gov by Wednesday, May 6. Speakers should submit a written copy of their statement at the meeting for the administrative record. Depending on the number of speakers, the RAC may limit the length of presentations.

Agenda topics include:
- Gunnison Sage-Grouse backpack update
- Cement Creek update
- Master Leasing Plan discussion
The Southwest RAC is one of three advisory councils to BLM Colorado. Composed of 15 members appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, individuals serving in each RAC represent diverse public land interests, ranging from environmental to local government to commercial activity. For more information on the Southwest RAC, go tohttp://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Resources/racs/swrac.html.


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.