Date: 06/11/2008 BLUERIBBON COALITION ACTION ALERT!
Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,
Attention Colorado recreationists!
The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing a plan to manage motorized vehicle access at Curecanti National Recreation Area (NRA). The Recreation Area is located in southwestern Colorado along the Gunnison River. It includes three reservoirs (Blue Mesa, Morrow Point, and Crystal) and is managed to provide for public use and enjoyment while ensuring visitor safety, resource preservation, and the conservation of scenic, natural, historic, archaeological and wildlife values.
The NPS will host two public scoping meetings during the month of June (see schedule below). The meetings will consist of a presentation followed by an open house with NPS staff on hand to visit with you, answer questions, and record your input.
Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Holiday Inn Express
1391 South Townsend
Montrose, Colorado
970-240-1800
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Fred R Field Western Heritage Center
(Gunnison Fairgrounds)
275 Spruce St.
Gunnison, Colorado
970-641-8561
Although the most common motor vehicles at the Recreation Area are cars and trucks, snowmobiles are often used to access popular ice fishing locations during the winter months. Current regulations limit snowmobiles at the Recreation Area to the frozen surface of Blue Mesa Reservoir and designated access roads.
The NPS is asking for your input in developing a Motorized Vehicle Access Plan/Environmental Assessment (plan/EA) at Curecanti NRA. Comments will be used by the agency to ensure that they consider all of the possible alternatives in developing a motorized access plan and subsequent regulations.
Attendees may also submit comments on written forms available at the meeting. Comments may also be submitted electronically (the preferred method) at: http://parkplanning.nps.gov/CURE
Submit written comments by mail to:
Superintendent
Curecanti National Recreation Area
Re: Motorized Vehicle Access Plan/EA
102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230
The comment period for scoping will be open until July 11, 2008.
Additional information on meeting locations and times, as well as guidance on submitting comments and all planning documents, can be found in the scoping brochure available at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/CURE.
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IS CRUCIAL TO KEEP RECREATION AREAS OPEN, PLEASE GET INVOLVED!
Thanks in advance for your support,
Ric Foster
Public Lands Department Manager
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 107
Link
Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,
Attention Colorado recreationists!
The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing a plan to manage motorized vehicle access at Curecanti National Recreation Area (NRA). The Recreation Area is located in southwestern Colorado along the Gunnison River. It includes three reservoirs (Blue Mesa, Morrow Point, and Crystal) and is managed to provide for public use and enjoyment while ensuring visitor safety, resource preservation, and the conservation of scenic, natural, historic, archaeological and wildlife values.
The NPS will host two public scoping meetings during the month of June (see schedule below). The meetings will consist of a presentation followed by an open house with NPS staff on hand to visit with you, answer questions, and record your input.
Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Holiday Inn Express
1391 South Townsend
Montrose, Colorado
970-240-1800
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Fred R Field Western Heritage Center
(Gunnison Fairgrounds)
275 Spruce St.
Gunnison, Colorado
970-641-8561
Although the most common motor vehicles at the Recreation Area are cars and trucks, snowmobiles are often used to access popular ice fishing locations during the winter months. Current regulations limit snowmobiles at the Recreation Area to the frozen surface of Blue Mesa Reservoir and designated access roads.
The NPS is asking for your input in developing a Motorized Vehicle Access Plan/Environmental Assessment (plan/EA) at Curecanti NRA. Comments will be used by the agency to ensure that they consider all of the possible alternatives in developing a motorized access plan and subsequent regulations.
Attendees may also submit comments on written forms available at the meeting. Comments may also be submitted electronically (the preferred method) at: http://parkplanning.nps.gov/CURE
Submit written comments by mail to:
Superintendent
Curecanti National Recreation Area
Re: Motorized Vehicle Access Plan/EA
102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230
The comment period for scoping will be open until July 11, 2008.
Additional information on meeting locations and times, as well as guidance on submitting comments and all planning documents, can be found in the scoping brochure available at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/CURE.
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IS CRUCIAL TO KEEP RECREATION AREAS OPEN, PLEASE GET INVOLVED!
Thanks in advance for your support,
Ric Foster
Public Lands Department Manager
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 107
Link