BLM to improve recreation site near Perjue Canyon
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BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a decision to improve public access near Perjue Canyon, located about 22 miles south of Grand View along Mud Flat Road. The site is designed to provide safe access and enhance recreational opportunities to the nearby Little Jacks Creek Wilderness.
Existing access does not provide for people with disabilities, can only accommodate two vehicles, and poses a safety risk due to limited visibility when pulling in from and out onto Mud Flat Road. The new site plan will most closely follow the minimal development option, which addresses the safety concerns and includes a pull-through parking area with more space that accommodates passenger vehicles and horse trailers.
“Through working with the Owyhee County Commissioners, our partners, and input from the public, we analyzed several options for improving access at Perjue Canyon,” said BLM Bruneau Field Manager Tanya Thrift. “We settled on a plan that will improve safety and accessibility while maintaining the scenic characteristics of the surrounding landscape.”
Thrift added that outdoor recreation opportunities provide physical and mental health benefits, and allow people to more fully experience our beautiful public lands. “This decision works toward the Department of the Interior’s goal of increasing recreational opportunities, especially those on public lands,” she said.
Construction will begin sometime in 2020. Detailed information on the plan, including maps, can be found at https://go.usa.gov/xyq57 (case sensitive).
For more information, contact the Bruneau Field Office Outdoor Recreation Planner Casey Steenhoven at 208-384-3300.
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.