BLM to host public open house on proposed fuels reduction project near Alcova
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CASPER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to an open house on May 7 from 6-8 p.m. at the Alcova Community Church to learn about the BLM’s plans to reduce hazardous fuels near Alcova Reservoir. The Alcova Community Church is located at 21925 Kortes Road, Alcova, Wyo.
BLM specialists will be on hand to provide information, answer questions, and gather public input about the project, which aims to reduce wildfire risk in the wildland urban interface (WUI). Proposed treatments include the mechanical removal of juniper in a variety of landscapes, including juniper woodlands, sagebrush/grasslands, ponderosa pine stands, and riparian areas. Treated materials would be lopped and scattered or piled for future controlled burning under snow-covered conditions.
The project is a collaborative effort between the BLM, the Bureau of Reclamation, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, and local private landowners. If approved, implementation could begin as early as summer or fall of 2025.
Community members, landowners, and other stakeholders are encouraged to attend the open house and provide input.
For more information, contact the Casper Field Office at 307-261-7600.
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.