BLM hosting Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument plan public meetings
Draft plan protects region’s exceptional biodiversity, responds to fire risk
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is inviting you to share your thoughts about the draft management plan for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.
The BLM will host one virtual and three in-person public meetings on the proposed plan. The virtual meeting will feature an overview of the draft plan and a summary of the alternatives and analysis. The in-person meetings will be an open-house format. Members of the public will be able to meet with specialists to learn more about the draft plan and provide substantive comments.
“The public meetings are a great opportunity to learn more about the Monument planning effort,” said Lauren Brown, BLM Ashland Field Manager. “You’ll have an opportunity to meet some of the team who wrote the draft management plan.”
The meeting schedule is:
- May 8, 6:00-7:30 p.m. - Virtual Meeting; register at https://blm.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_7Bw1_2WrRjK1o8mkPAgHOw#/registration
- May 14, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford OR 97501
- May 16, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Klamath Community College, Building 4, Commons, 7390 S. 6th St., Klamath Falls OR 97603
- May 18, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Pinehurst School, 15337 Hwy 66, Ashland OR 97520
The BLM’s Draft Resource Management Plan will consolidate management of the Monument, providing consistency for the land managers and the public. The Monument is currently managed under three separate management plans. The draft plan updates management guidelines for the entire Monument to protect important biological, historic, and public resources, including objects of scientific interest. It also addresses important resource issues, such as fire and fuels, wildlife, livestock grazing, and recreation.
Interested parties may also submit written comments to BLM through the following methods:
- Online via the “participate now” feature at the BLM National NEPA Register.
- By mail to BLM Medford District Office, ATTN: Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Planning, 3040 Biddle Road, Medford, OR 97504.
Comments must be submitted by July 5, 2024. For more information or questions, contact the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument RMP Team at 458-246-8861 or blm_csnm_rmp@blm.gov.
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.