BLM invites public comment on proposed campground project
Organization
BLM Office:
Media Contact:
RICHFIELD, Utah –The public is invited to comment on a draft environmental assessment (EA) prepared by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Richfield Field Office, analyzing the potential environmental consequences associated with the development of a campground near the Saul’s Meadow Equestrian Trailhead in Sevier County. The comment period ends June 28, 2020.
The project was initially proposed by the county to provide a public campground in the area near the communities of Glenwood, Venice, Sigurd, Richfield, Annabella, Central, Monroe, Elsinore, and Joseph.
“The public has a great opportunity to review our work and help us further refine our analysis so we can provide the best outdoor recreation experience possible,” said Reggie Swenson, acting Richfield field manager. "We know there is public interest in camping in this area. Public comments will help us determine if this project will address that need the right way."
Written comments will be accepted by email until June 12, 2020. Please note that the most useful comments are specific and contain new technical or scientific information relevant to the proposed action. Comments which contain only opinions or preferences will not receive a formal response but may be considered in the BLM decision-making process. Please reference “Saul’s Meadow” when submitting comments.
Written comments may be emailed to blm_ut_rf_comments@blm.gov, or submitted through ePlanning at https://go.usa.gov/xwrNN. Additional information may also be found on ePlanning.Before including an address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information in any comments, be aware that the entire comment—including personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. Requests to withhold personal identifying information from public review can be submitted, but the BLM cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so.
For additional information, please contact Graydon Bascom at 435-896-1500. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message or question for the above individual. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours.
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.