Submitted by Ken Watts - Published with permission
BLM’s Upper Snake East Travel Management Plan is definitely something to be concerned about. The following are the alternatives they are proposing: • Alternative A: Alternative A represents no action/continuation of current management for travel on the BLM-managed lands within the TMA. This alternative serves as the baseline against which potential effects from any of the action alternatives B-D can be compared. LEAST RESTRICTIVE ALTERNATIVE IF YOU USE AND APPRECIATE THE TRAILS ON PUBLIC LANDS THIS IS THE ALTERNATIVE YOU NEED TO REQUEST! • Alternative B: Alternative B provides for lower levels of motorized use opportunities while emphasizing more natural and cultural resource protections than Alternatives C or D. EXTREMELY RESTRICTIVE AND WILL CLOSE MOST TRAILS. • Alternative C: Alternative C represents a variety of route designations which resolve resource and access needs in a blended manner while accommodating a wider variety of the BLM’s programs and priorities than Alternative B. This alternative also includes seasonal human entry closures for three locations where no entry is allowed in these areas, including motorized and non-motorized activities. ALTERNATIVE C IS SOMEWHAT RESTRICTIVE. • Alternative D: Alternative D emphasizes an expanded range of travel route use opportunities as compared to Alternatives B and C while still providing required protections for natural and cultural resources. ALTERNATIVE D IS SOMEWHAT RESTRICTIVE. The BLM has extended the comment period to July 10th. It is very important that you comment. Get everyone you know to comment. The more responses we can get to BLM the better. We have got to be proactive, or we will lose our ability to enjoy the beautiful trails in our area. Please take a moment and go over their plan and the maps provided on the BLM website. The link to make comments is here, just click on the green Participate Now link on the left.Direct links are listed below. The link to the map is located here. The link to the proposed plan can be found here. Comments can also be emailed to [email protected] or by regular mail to BLM Upper Snake Field Office, 1405 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83401 SEND YOUR COMMENTS INTO THE BLM BEFORE JULY 10th. Please share with everyone you know and ask them to comment. Get involved now before it is too late!
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