BLM Seeks Public Comments on Special Recreation Permits
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Grand Junction Field Office is accepting public comments on 18 Special Recreation Permit (SRP) applications.
Permit applications are available for public review at the Grand Junction Field Office located at 2815 H Road. Public comments about these applications are most helpful if received by November 22, 2018.
“We are seeking comments from the public that help us understand any concerns associated with issuing these permits. Issues can include compliance history, potential conflicts with other users, or health and safety concerns,” said Collin Ewing, Acting Field Manager. “Comments can also help us determine whether these SRPs support Bureau objectives in recreation management and resource protection.”
New commercial SRP applications for 2019 are:
- Montrose Recreation District
- Driven Experiences LLC
- Moto Discovery
- Friends of the Mustangs
- Adrenaline Driven Adventure Company, Inc.
- Annual Pig Out/Camp Out
- Rocky Trax, LLC
- Carney’s Guide Service
- Grand Valley Adventure Tours and Rentals
- Western Colorado Outdoors, LLC.
- Nature Excursions
- Desert Mountain Shuttle
Renewing commercial SRP applications for 2019 are:
- School of Lost Borders
- Biggerstaff Guides & Outfitters
- Museum of Western Colorado
- Colorado Canyons Association
- Dominguez Recreation Outfitters
- Colorado Backcountry
The BLM uses a permit system for managing economic aspects of recreation, and to ensure sustainable and diverse recreational opportunities for all visitors. Supporting local economies and providing quality recreation experiences for the public by making public lands available for these activities is integral to BLM’s management objectives. Not only does the BLM collect “fair value” on behalf of the public when any of these types of activities take place on public lands, but the Bureau also manages commercial recreation to protect the natural resources that make recreation on public lands desirable.
For more information on these SRP applications, or to find out whether or not your activity on public lands requires an SRP, contact Dru Johnson at 970 244-3053.
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.