Washington: BLM and USFS Seek volunteers for National Public Lands Day event
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Wenatchee, Wash. – In support of its goal of making America great through shared conservation, the Bureau of Land Management along with the US Forest Service are seeking volunteers to lend a hand Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for National Public Lands Day. Volunteers will help with BLM campsite maintenance as well as USFS road maintenance at the BLM/USFS Liberty campground. This recreation site is located just off Highway 97, approximately 16 miles north of Cle Elum, Wash.
Tools, project materials and refreshments will be provided. Participants are encouraged to wear closed toe shoes, long pants, and to bring water and sunscreen. Please meet at the north entrance to the campground. For more information about the Liberty Campground National Public Lands Day event contact Diane Priebe or Rusty Gates with the Wenatchee BLM Field Office at (509) 665-2131. To learn more about NPLD, please visit www.neefusa.org/public-lands-day.
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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.