Originally posted to the web in News, on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 2:40 PM CST.
BLM studies trails for off-road vehicles
The Bureau of Land Management Phoenix District, Hassayampa Field Office is continuing to evaluate proposed Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Routes on public lands north of Phoenix.
Public lands involved in this effort include the Wickenburg Mountains east of Highway 93 and north of State Route 74 as well as the Black Canyon Corridor west of Interstate 17, and the Lake Pleasant and Hieroglyphic Mountains areas north of State Route 74.
The ultimate goal of this evaluation and designation process is to create a managed network of roads and trails within the field office that will be available to a variety of users while limiting impacts to the resources.
Three maps have been created to provide a range of preliminary alternatives for consideration. The Proposed Route Alternative map seeks to create a management network of routes available to a variety of users while limiting potential impacts to lands and resources. The Alternative 1 map provides less OHV access due to dust management concerns, resource and land ownership issues, and other factors. The Existing Routes Alternative map reflects the current status of OHV routes and travel management.
The maps are available for public review on the Arizona BLM website at www.blm.gov/az/outrec/travel_mgmt/index.htm. These maps and more detailed versions will also be available to the public at the BLM Phoenix District office.
Public comments on the preliminary route alternatives will be accepted until Sept. 30. Written comments may be provided by mail, e-mail or fax. Tom Bickauskas, Transportation and Access Planning Coordinator, may be contacted at 623-580-5502 for more information.
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