BLM and Colorado Mesa University to host recreation public outreach meetings in July
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NEWCASTLE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Newcastle Field Office with the help of Colorado Mesa University invites the public to participate in a series of meetings to discuss outdoor recreation within the Newcastle Field Office. The meetings are designed to engage the public, including local leaders, business owners, residents, and visitors that either participate in outdoor activities or have a stake in the quality of the experience for those who recreate on BLM managed lands. Information gathered at these meetings may be used by the field office in a future Resource Management Plan Revision.
The meetings are designed to provide the BLM with the public’s perceptions, opinions, preferences, and attitudes about the management of public outdoor recreation areas. The meetings will be facilitated by Dr. Tim Casey, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Natural Resource Center at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado.
The meetings are scheduled to last approximately 90 minutes and are being held at the following dates, times, and locations.
- 7/7/21, 10 am – 11:30 am, Michaels Senior Center, 121 W. Main Street, Newcastle, WY 82701
- 7/7/21, 7 pm – 8:30 pm, Michaels Senior Center, 121 W. Main Street, Newcastle, WY 82701
- 7/8/21, 7 pm – 8:30 pm, Upton Senior Center, 703 Ash Street, Upton, WY 82716
- 7/9/21, 10 am – 11:30 am, Sundance Senior Citizen Center, 220 N. 2nd Street, Sundance, WY 82729
Please note that due to the ongoing concerns around the Coronavirus, we are encouraging all attendees to follow recommended community and CDC guidance. Facemasks and hand sanitizer will be available for those who would like to use them.
For more information or a link to the digital focus groups please contact: Dr. Tim Casey, Colorado Mesa University at 970-248-1095 or nrc@coloradomesa.edu, or Kathleen Lacko, BLM Project Manager at (307) 261-7536 or ktlacko@blm.gov. These focus groups will be audio recorded for the purposes of transcription only.
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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.