BLM improves waterline, cites safety for temporary closures
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ST. GEORGE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management is making final improvements to the water pipeline system in the Red Cliffs Recreation Area and will temporarily close the access road, campground and day use areas to protect worker safety, from January 27 to February 13.
Hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians may park at the White Reef Trailhead and use the designated trail system in that part of the recreation area during this temporary closure. This project will connect a new water pipeline to the White Reef Trailhead and allow for the future installation of a fire hydrant, flush toilet, and other amenities at the trailhead.
“We understand some visitors who planned on camping or using the day use areas during this time may be inconvenienced by this short-term closure. Over the past five years, we have completely replaced the old water lines in the recreation area, helping to ensure that the water supply to the campground and day use areas is safe and reliable. This new pipeline to the White Reef trailhead is the final connection needed to complete the new water pipeline system” said Dawna Ferris-Rowley, BLM Manager for the Recreation Area and the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area. “There are many wonderful trails in the Red Cliffs Recreation Area that can be explored from the White Reef Trailhead and these will remain open to visitors while this work is done.”
Visitors interested in planning a trip to the Red Cliffs Recreation Area or other BLM sites in Washington County, Utah, may contact the Public Lands Information Center at 435-688-3200.
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.