BLM announces seasonal closures to protect wintering wildlife
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction and Colorado River Valley Field Offices will begin winter closures Dec. 1. These seasonal closures protect wildlife and natural resources and reduce damage to roads.
“Seasonal closures help protect important habitats that wintering wildlife depend on to survive,” said Upper Colorado River District Manager Greg Larson. “Avoiding these areas will reduce disturbances to our area’s wildlife and help ensure healthy populations.”
- Grand Junction Field Office closures are in effect Dec. 1 – May 1. Details and maps are available at the field office or on the field office seasonal closures web page.
- Colorado River Valley Field Office closures are in effect Dec. 1 – April 15. Details and maps are available at the field office or on the field office seasonal closures web page.
Visitors to Colorado public lands can help migrating deer and elk better survive the winter months by adhering to closures, viewing from a distance, and keeping dogs under control.
For more information, call the Grand Junction Field Office at (970) 244-3000, or the Colorado River Valley Field Office at (970) 876-9000.
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.