BLM seeks public comments on proposed San Luis Valley land-use planning effort
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MONTE VISTA, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management San Luis Valley Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposal to amend the land management plan for 2,882 acres of public lands on the east side of the San Luis Valley and north of Highway 160 in the BLM-managed San Luis Resource Area.
In response to concerns related to cultural and tribal resources, wildlife habitat, and the designated Fourmile Solar Energy Zone, the BLM prepared an environmental assessment to analyze the potential impacts of current land management decisions on these resources.
“BLM strives to be a good neighbor and we would like to hear from the community about how to best manage these public lands,” said Rocky Mountain District Manager Cathy Cook.
The draft environmental assessment and maps are available at https://go.usa.gov/xQPfE. Comments are most helpful if received byJuly 7, 2018, and may be submitted online at https://go.usa.gov/xQPfE or by mail to the BLM San Luis Valley Field Office, Attn: Melissa Garcia,1313 E Highway 160, Monte Vista, CO 81144.
Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment-including your personal identifying information-may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
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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.