BLM to gather wild burros near Lake Havasu City
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LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is conducting an emergency gather of wild burros, beginning Nov. 7, to respond to increasing public safety concerns along State Route 95 just north of Lake Havasu City, Ariz.
"The purpose of this gather is to help protect wild burros as well as motorists who are traveling to Lake Havasu's fantastic recreation opportunities. It is important for our agency to find the needed balance in public land use that keeps both the public and wildlife safe," said William Mack, District Manager, Colorado River District.
The BLM will gather approximately 50 animals, and transport the burros to the BLM Wild Horse and Burro facility in Florence, Ariz., where they will be prepared for possible adoption. For more information on how to adopt a wild horse or burro, please visit https://www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro.
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.