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Forest Service Reviewing Travel Management on the Bessey Ranger District
Release Date: Mar 12, 2013
Contact(s): Tim Buskirk, Bessey District Ranger 308-533-2257 or Stephani Rust 308-432-0324
Halsey - The US Forest Service released scoping documents today regarding plans to advance Travel Management for the McKelvie National Forest and the Bessey Ranger District to provide additional motorized access for all users. Comments on the proposed action will be accepted for 30 days following the date of publication of the legal notice in the North Platte Telegraph. Implementation of this project is anticipated in February of 2014 with the publication of a new Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM).
“We are excited to begin this process of responding to comments and requests we’ve received over the last several years. The project is aimed at improving motorized access in several areas of Bessey and McKelvie for general recreation, hunting and fishing,” said Tim Buskirk, Bessey District Ranger. “We plan to hold several public meetings so folks can learn more about proposed changes, review maps and share their thoughts.”
Buskirk emphasized that according to the process, comments must be received within 30 days after official public notification to be considered in the final analysis of the proposed action, which then allows standing for an appeal. This will be the only opportunity to comment on this project.
Planned public meetings will be held:
- Thedford: March 19th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Brahmer’s Steakhouse, 39359 Hwy 2, Thedford, NE, 69166
- Grand Island: March 20th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Howard Johnson Hotel Riverside, 3333 Ramada Rd, Grand Island, NE 68801
- Valentine: March 21st from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Niobrara Lodge, 803 East Highway 20, Valentine, NE 69201
- Alliance: March 28th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Alliance City Library, 1750 Sweetwater Ave, Alliance, NE 69301
Interested persons may stop by the Bessey Ranger District office to view maps and information from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at 40637 River Loop, near Halsey or call (308) 533-2257. Information can also be viewed at https://www.fs.usda.gov/nebraska, or you may call Stephani Rust at 308-432-0324.