Date: 08/22/2011
NEVADA - BLM Hosts 2nd Open House for Proposed Spruce Mountain Recreation Area
Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wells Field Office is hosting a second open house on the Proposed Spruce Mountain Extensive Recreation Area on Wednesday, Aug. 24 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Elko District Office located at 3900 E. Idaho St., Elko.
The BLM is seeking public input to develop recreation management planning for off-highway vehicle (OHV) use in the Spruce Mountain Area. The open house is an opportunity for the public to learn more about the issues concerning this amendment to the 1985 Wells Resource Management Plan as well as a venue to submit formal comments.
The project area includes Spruce Mountain, located 35 miles south of Wells, Nevada, and east of Highway 93, and is delineated as Nevada Department of Wildlife Hunt Unit 105. The project area encompasses 464,217 acres. Within the project area, the BLM proposes to establish an Extensive Recreation Management Area (ERMA). Management actions in an ERMA allow for motorized and non-motorized recreation opportunities, while also interpreting and protecting valuable cultural resources; protecting crucial mule deer and sage grouse habitat; and providing for visitor health and safety.
The BLM is proposing to change the 1985 Wells RMP off-highway vehicle area designation from "open" unrestricted cross-country travel, to a "limited" designation. Limitations could include type or mode of travel; time or season of use; vehicle type; administrative use only; and limited to only those routes that are designated through the planning process. A defined travel network on the existing 1,799 miles of route, within the project area, would be established during the RMP amendment process.
Comments will be made available to the public; therefore, personal information such as addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses may be withheld.
An environmental assessment will be prepared to analyze the affects to resources once the plan is developed. Further public review and comment will be provided at that time.
For more information contact Tamara Hawthorne at (775) 753-0356, or submit comments via e-mail to spruce_wells_EA@blm.gov, or mail to: Bureau of Land Management, Attn: T. Hawthorne, 3900 East Idaho Street, Elko NV 89801.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact BRC.
Thanks in advance for your support,
Ric Foster
Public Lands Department Manager
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 107
As a non-profit, grassroots organization funded primarily by membership dues and donations, we greatly appreciate your support. Visit http://www.sharetrails.org/make-a-difference-now to help fund our efforts to protect your trails!
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NEVADA - BLM Hosts 2nd Open House for Proposed Spruce Mountain Recreation Area
Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wells Field Office is hosting a second open house on the Proposed Spruce Mountain Extensive Recreation Area on Wednesday, Aug. 24 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Elko District Office located at 3900 E. Idaho St., Elko.
The BLM is seeking public input to develop recreation management planning for off-highway vehicle (OHV) use in the Spruce Mountain Area. The open house is an opportunity for the public to learn more about the issues concerning this amendment to the 1985 Wells Resource Management Plan as well as a venue to submit formal comments.
The project area includes Spruce Mountain, located 35 miles south of Wells, Nevada, and east of Highway 93, and is delineated as Nevada Department of Wildlife Hunt Unit 105. The project area encompasses 464,217 acres. Within the project area, the BLM proposes to establish an Extensive Recreation Management Area (ERMA). Management actions in an ERMA allow for motorized and non-motorized recreation opportunities, while also interpreting and protecting valuable cultural resources; protecting crucial mule deer and sage grouse habitat; and providing for visitor health and safety.
The BLM is proposing to change the 1985 Wells RMP off-highway vehicle area designation from "open" unrestricted cross-country travel, to a "limited" designation. Limitations could include type or mode of travel; time or season of use; vehicle type; administrative use only; and limited to only those routes that are designated through the planning process. A defined travel network on the existing 1,799 miles of route, within the project area, would be established during the RMP amendment process.
Comments will be made available to the public; therefore, personal information such as addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses may be withheld.
An environmental assessment will be prepared to analyze the affects to resources once the plan is developed. Further public review and comment will be provided at that time.
For more information contact Tamara Hawthorne at (775) 753-0356, or submit comments via e-mail to spruce_wells_EA@blm.gov, or mail to: Bureau of Land Management, Attn: T. Hawthorne, 3900 East Idaho Street, Elko NV 89801.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact BRC.
Thanks in advance for your support,
Ric Foster
Public Lands Department Manager
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 107
The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national recreation group that champions responsible recreation, and encourages individual environmental stewardship. With members in all 50 states, BRC is focused on building enthusiast involvement with organizational efforts through membership, outreach, education, and collaboration among recreationists. 1-800-BlueRib - www.sharetrails.org
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As a non-profit, grassroots organization funded primarily by membership dues and donations, we greatly appreciate your support. Visit http://www.sharetrails.org/make-a-difference-now to help fund our efforts to protect your trails!
Continue reading...