GMUG Seeks Public Comment on Draft Wild and Scenic Rivers Eligibility Report
Release Date: Feb 4, 2019
Contact(s): Kimberlee Phillips 970-874-6717, Dylan Peters 970-874-6625
As part of Forest Plan Revision, the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests are seeking public comment on which rivers and streams should be considered eligible for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (NWSRS). Eligibility is the first of the three-step Wild and Scenic River process, each step of which includes opportunities for public engagement. While only Congress can designate segments as Wild and Scenic Rivers, the forest plan is an important role in which segments are considered.
The draft Wild and Scenic River Eligibility Report is available for public review on the GMUG’s planning website at www.fs.usda.gov/goto/gmug/forestplan. A 31-day public comment period will be initiated on February 19 and comments will be most helpful if received by Friday, March 22, 2019.
The GMUG planning team will host two webinars to review the draft Eligibility Report and answer questions. Interested community members are invited to join these webinars on Tuesday, February 19 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. and Friday, February 22 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. The recorded webinars will be available on the GMUG website after these scheduled times.
Wild and Scenic River Eligibility Webinar Tuesday, February 19 3:30-5:00 p.m. |
Wild and Scenic River Eligibility Webinar Friday, February 22 9:00-10:30 a.m. |
https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/gmug-500/ For audio, please call in to 1-888-844-9904, participant code 8454465# |
https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/gmug-500/ For audio, please call in to 1-888-844-9904, participant code 8454465# |
Comments will be most helpful if submitted by March 22, 2019, and can be submitted by:
- E-mail: gmugforestplan@fs.fed.us
- Web: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/gmug/forestplan_comments
- Mail: Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests,
- Attn: Plan Revision Team
- 2250 S. Main St.
- Delta, CO 81416.
Public engagement is a key element in the ongoing Forest Plan Revision and the Forest Service is using a variety of tools to maintain communication, including webinars, newsletters and updates on the website and through email. For links to the webinars, information on how to comment, and other helpful resources, please visit the GMUG NFs’ planning website at www.fs.usda.gov/goto/gmug/forestplan.
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The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests manage approximately 3 million acres of land in Southwest Colorado within Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache, San Juan and San Miguel counties.