BLM invites local participation in economic strategies workshop
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MONTICELLO, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host an economic strategies workshop June 6, as part of ongoing planning efforts for Bears Ears National Monument.
The BLM is committed to facilitating economic opportunities on public lands to create jobs and help local communities grow. The workshop provides an opportunity for local government officials, community leaders, business owners and citizens to provide input on economic and social goals for the local community, and to discuss regional economic conditions, trends, and strategies with the BLM.
The BLM is preparing draft management plans and their associated Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which are expected to be released for public review later this summer. The socioeconomic information discussed at the workshop will be considered by the BLM as it develops these plans.
The workshop is scheduled for June 6 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Hideout Golf Course, 648 South Hideout Way, Monticello.
Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message or question. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours.
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.