BLM publishes rule to protect public land, promote public safety in Western Slope
Restrictions designed to prevent resource damage, human-caused fire, wildlife disruption
BLM PRESS RELEASE
December 19, 2024
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a final supplementary rule to protect natural resources and promote public health and safety in the Federal Register today. The rule applies to public lands and BLM facilities managed by the Colorado River Valley Field Office, Grand Junction Field Office, Kremmling Field Office, and Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area. BLM will implement the supplementary rule 30 days after today’s publication.
The rule details site-specific restrictions aimed at preventing resource damage, human-caused fire, and wildlife disruption. The restrictions apply to a variety of public land uses, including camping, travel on trails, target shooting, and leashing of pets.
“These restrictions reinforce the responsible use of our lands and resources and focus on keeping visitors safe,” said BLM Upper Colorado River District Manager Greg Larson. “This rule doesn’t change our current resource management plans – it helps managers implement the decisions already outlined in those plans.”