Prescribed burns planned between Delta and Grand Junction
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MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office plans to conduct prescribed fires in Montrose County in the coming weeks when conditions warrant.
The 554-acre Dry Mesa Prescribed Fire is planned 10 miles south of Highway 50 between Delta and Grand Junction to enhance Mule Deer habitat, improve range conditions and reduce fuel loadings in the area.
“We will only ignite these prescribed fires if conditions are ideal for safe, effective burns, as well as for good smoke dispersal away from area communities,” said Fire Management Specialist Rusty Stark.
The prescribed fires may take multiple days to complete once initiated, and will be monitored throughout the process to ensure public safety. While smoke may be visible, most of the smoke will lift and dissipate during the warmest parts of the day.
Prescribed fire smoke may affect your health. For more information, visit https://www.colorado.gov/
For additional information, contact Rusty Stark at 970-240-5393.
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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.