BLM lands in Little Snake Field Office under stage 1 fire restrictions
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CRAIG, Colo. – Stage 1 fire restrictions began today for BLM-lands managed by the Little Snake Field Office in northwestern Colorado.
Fire managers base decisions about fire restrictions on specific moisture measurements in vegetation and other risk factors.
BLM will be enforcing temporary restrictions on BLM-managed land in the Little Snake Field Office of:
- campfires are only allowed within designated fire grates in developed campgrounds (i.e. a metal, in-ground containment structure -- fire pans and rock campfire rings are not acceptable)
- no fires of any type including charcoal outside of developed areas
- no smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or in a barren area free of vegetation
- no use of explosive materials, including explosive targets\
- no welding or operation of an acetylene or other similar torch with open flame except from an area that has been cleared of vegetation
- no operation of any internal combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed and in working order
The adjacent BLM White River Field Office went into stage one restrictions last week. Moffat and Rio Blanco counties are also currently under fire restrictions for private lands.
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.