BLM Lander reminds public of seasonal closures
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LANDER, Wyo. – With winter fast approaching, the Bureau of Land Management reminds public land users of annual motorized travel restrictions in the Lander Field Office area.
The following areas will close to seasonal motorized vehicle travel in order to protect critical wildlife wintering and parturition habitats, as well as roadbeds and erodible soils:
- Red Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC): December 1-June 15
- Green Mountain ACEC, including Green Mountain Campground and Loop Road: December 1-June 15
- Lander Slope ACEC, including Shoshone Lake Road (which closed November 25): December 1-June 15
- East Fork ACEC: December 16-May 15
The BLM is committed to facilitating access to public lands and keeping the lands healthy and productive. All seasonal and year-round vehicle and access restrictions are available at https://go.usa.gov/x7HfN.
If you have questions regarding closure areas, please contact Jared Oakleaf or Mike Coyne at the Lander Field Office at 307-332-8400 or at joakleaf@blm.gov or mcoyne@blm.gov.
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.