Temporary trail closures at Cosumnes River Preserve during prescribed burn activities May 30-31
Cosumnes River Preserve
United States
Event Description
GALT, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close portions of the River Trail on May 30 due to a prescribed burn being conducted by The Nature Conservancy within the Cosumnes River Preserve on May 30 - 31in Sacramento County and the northern part of San Joaquin County. Trails may remain closed through May 31. The Boardwalk, Wetlands Trail, and a portion of the River Trail (the part that goes around Willow Slough Ponds) will remain open to the public. Please check the cosumnes.org webpage for current trail closures.
The burn area is 56 acres and will target yellow star thistle in the oak savanna area. The smoke may impact the communities of Thornton and Galt. Timing of the one-day burn will depend on weather conditions, air quality, resource availability, and onsite observations.
The burn is being closely coordinated with the Nature Conservancy, the Cosumnes Fire Department, and the Bureau of Land Management.
The Cosumnes River Preserve will remain open during burn activities with all trails on the west side of Franklin accessible to the public. As a precaution, visitors should watch for wildland fire equipment and firefighters on the roads and be prepared to slow down.
For specific questions, please contact the BLM Cosumnes River Preserve at 916-684-2816.
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.