Withdrawal for Upper Colorado River Special Recreation Management Area; Colorado
This Public Land Order (PLO) withdraws 12,121 acres of public lands from settlement, sale, location, and entry under the general land laws, including from location and entry under the United States mining laws, and 939.56 acres of reserved Federal mineral interest from location and entry under the United States mining laws, for a period of 20 years to protect scenic and recreation values in the Upper Colorado River Special Recreation Management Area, subject to valid existing rights.
The Federal Register Notice is available on the Public Inspection Desk and will publish in the Federal Register on October 21, 2024.
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.