Steens Mountain Advisory Council to hold Feb 2023 Meeting
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Hines, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the Steens Mountain Advisory Council (SMAC) has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is welcome to attend in person or online through the Zoom for Government platform. Meeting details and the online attendance link will be available here: https://www.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advisory-council/near-you/oregon-washington/steens-mac.
The February 23 agenda includes recreation and wildland fire program reviews, information sharing from the Designated Federal Official and Andrews/Steens Field Office Manager, an update and discussion on the Bridge Creek Area Allotment Management Plan Environmental Impact Statement, and an opportunity for SMAC members to share information from their constituents or present research. Any other matters that may reasonably come before the SMAC may also be included.
“The SMAC is a forum for the community to participate in the land management process,” said Jeff Rose, Burns District Manager and Designated Federal Official for the SMAC. “If you are interested in public land decisions for Steens Mountain, this is a great opportunity to listen and share with a collaborative group,” continued Rose.
A public comment period will be available at 3 p.m. Unless otherwise approved by the SMAC chair, the public comment period will last no longer than 30 minutes, and each speaker may address the SMAC for a maximum of five minutes.
Sessions may end early if all business items are accomplished ahead of schedule or may be extended if discussions warrant more time.
For more information about the Steens Mountain Advisory Council, please contact Tara Thissell at 541-573-4519 or tthissell@blm.gov. Additional information about the Steens Mountain Advisory Council is available online at https://www.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advisory-council/near-you/oregon-washington/steens-mac.
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.