Bureau of Land Management Utah Resource Advisory Council to hold meeting in Vernal
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VERNAL, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Green River District will host a meeting and field tour for the Utah Resource Advisory Council in August to discuss various issues related to the management of public lands in Utah. The meeting will take place on Aug. 15 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the BLM Green River District Office, located at 170 South 500 East in Vernal, followed by a field tour on Aug. 16 to the John Jarvie Historic Ranch in Browns Park, Utah. The public is invited to attend and gain valuable information regarding district and statewide planning efforts.
Planned agenda items for the Aug. 15 meeting include updates and overview of statewide and district planning efforts, resource management, and other issues as appropriate. Details on attending the in-person or virtual meeting, as well as the meeting agenda, can be found at https://www.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advisory-council/near-you/utah/RAC. For further information, contact Angela Hawkins by email at ahawkins@blm.gov or by phone at 435-781-2774.
These meetings provide a forum for the Council to provide input and recommendations to the BLM on a variety of issues, including land use planning, resource management, and conservation. The BLM takes these recommendations into consideration when making decisions about the management of public lands in Utah.
Advisory committees provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior on public land resource and management issues. Each citizen-based committee consists of a diverse group individuals who represent various interests, including energy and mineral development, environmental groups, outdoor recreation, and local government. Advisory committees serve as a bridge between BLM and the communities it serves.
The public may address the Utah Resource Advisory Council at 1 p.m. on Aug. 15. Depending on the number of people wishing to comment and time available, the amount of time for individual oral comments may be limited. Written statements to address the council may also be sent to BLM Utah State Office, 440 West 200 South, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 or via email to BLM_UT_External_Affairs@blm.gov with the subject line “Utah RAC Meeting.”
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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.