BLM seeks help for National Public Lands Day
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — The Bureau of Land Management seeks volunteers to participate in either of two National Public Lands Day projects in the Grand Valley Sept. 27.
The two scheduled projects are designed to introduce the public to their public lands and improve the quality of user experiences.
Illegal dumping of trash continues to be a problem at 27 ¼ Road Shooting Range and record high rain fall this year caused damage to the Lunch Loop trail system. The BLM needs members of the public to attend these events and enjoy their public lands while improving them.
Volunteers wishing to work on the Lunch Loops trail system are asked to meet at 8:30 a.m. at the city parking lot off Little Park Road. Those wishing to participate in the 27 ¼ Road Shooting Range cleanup should be at the range at 8 a.m. Participants of either event should wear long pants and bring gloves, boots, hat, water, and sunscreen.
National Public Lands Day is celebrated annually with opportunities that promote responsible use of public lands. Events center on stewardship themes and participation in activities that improve user experiences on public land.
For more information contact Mike Jones at (970) 244-3046.
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.