BLM seeks public comment on recreation, public access in the Wood River Valley
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SHOSHONE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office, Twin Falls District is asking the public to review and provide input on an Environmental Assessment (EA) that analyzes recreation and public access in the Wood River Valley. The overall purpose of the EA is to consider expanding trail-based recreation and camping opportunities. Specifically, it examines the construction of trails, trailheads and campsite roads, changing existing trail designations and modifying seasonal OHV and temporary restrictions.
This announcement begins a 30-day public comment period that ends on Aug. 21, 2020.
“We encourage every community member to take some time to read and comment on this EA,” said Codie Martin, Shoshone Field Manager. “Public participation on this project is important to ensure all user groups are represented.”
The EA, titled DOI-BLM-ID-T030-2020-0015-EA, can be viewed on the BLM NEPA Register website using Chrome, Edge, Safari or Firefox at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/home. Written comments can be submitted online at the NEPA Register site; mailed to the BLM Shoshone Field Office at 400 West F St., Shoshone, ID 83352; or emailed to blm_id_shoshoneoffice@blm.gov.
Before including personally identifiable information in comments, be advised that the entire comment may be made publicly available.
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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.