Washington: BLM campsites closed for weed spraying
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ELLENSBURG, Wash. -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be spraying weeds at four recreation sites in the Yakima River Canyon on Tuesday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 17. Planned treatment areas include: Umtanum, Lmuma Creek, Big Pines and Roza recreation sites. Campsites at all of these sites will be closed on these days, but day use will still be permitted in designated portions of the recreation sites.
Manual and chemical control methods will be carried out by BLM employees as well as a local contractor. Chemical control will involve herbicide that will be spot applied to targeted weeds by a Washington State licensed applicator. Herbicides will be mixed with a blue colored dye so treated areas are readily identifiable. All Washington state and federal guidelines will be followed, and project sites will be signed to notify those in the vicinity that herbicide application has taken place.
For questions about treatment locations including maps and other information, please call the BLM at (509) 670-9871. For additional information, or to make a reservation at BLM’s Yakima River Canyon Recreation Area, please visit: http://bit.ly/2pG5zEw.
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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.