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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Royal Gorge Field Office has decided on a camping and travel management plan for Chaffee County. This decision is based on the results of environmental assessment and public opinion.
The results of the preliminary environmental assessment were released for public comment in October 2022. After reviewing the public comments, agency staff used it to refine the document and reach a final decision.
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“Balancing public input with the long-term health and sustainability of public lands requires consideration of resource impacts and open dialogue with the public,” said Royal Gorge Field Office Manager Keith Berger. “In that process, we think we’ve developed a plan to do both.”
The decision applies to roads in areas where there is no travel management plan. Develop designated routes to minimize impacts on natural resources while maintaining public access.
The decision introduces improved management with stricter monitoring to provide camping on approximately 38,000 acres of designated areas.
The decision recommends the installation of fire rings and site directors, as well as education and training on camping etiquette and rules, to help accommodate high demand and reduce the environmental impact of that demand.
The final plan, environmental assessment and record of decision are all available at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2012291/510.
For any additional information, the BLM suggests readers contact Assistant Field Manager Kalem Lenard at 719-433-8486 or jlenard@blm.gov. Or contact Outdoor Recreation Planner Linda Skinner at 719-269-8732 or lskinner@blm.gov.
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