News Release June 5, 2007
Contact: Stephen Razo (951)-697-5217
E-mail:
srazo@ca.blm.gov CA-CDD-07-34
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BLM Seeks Comment on Amargosa Implementation Plan
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on an
environmental assessment (EA) and implementation plan for the Amargosa River
Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). The Amargosa ACEC encompasses
21,552 acres and is located in northeastern San Bernardino and southeastern Inyo
counties near the communities of Tecopa and Death Valley Junction, California.
The Amargosa, called the “Crown Jewel of the Mojave Desert,” is the only free
flowing river in the Death Valley area and provides a rare and lush riparian
space. The narrow Amargosa Canyon is known for its dense greenery, complete with
"hanging gardens" and a waterfall. The river flows year-long, and consequently
has fostered human settlements, on and off, for the past 8,000 years, making it
rich in cultural values.
The implementation plan and accompanying EA are available on-line at http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/barstow.html or
by calling the BLM Barstow Field Office at (760) 252-6000. Comments and
questions should be addressed to Amargosa River ACEC Plan, Bureau of Land
Management, 2601 Barstow Road, Barstow, CA 92311. Comments should address the
proposed ACEC implementation plan, the range of alternatives, and their
environmental analysis. Comments must be received prior to the public comment
closing date of July 9, 2007.
BLM will host one public meeting on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. to
5:30 p.m. at the Tecopa Community Center on Hot Springs Road in Tecopa.
At the end of the public review period, BLM will analyze the comments and make
appropriate changes to the implementation plan or analysis. If there are no
substantial changes as a result of public review, BLM will issue a decision
record for the implementation of the plan. If substantial changes are made, BLM
will re-circulate the plan and EA for another review period. Upon issuance of
the decision record, the plan will be subject to a 30-day appeal period.
For further information, contact the BLM Barstow Field Office at (760) 252-6000.
California Desert District Office – 22835 Calle
San Juan de Los Lagos, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
