Virtual meeting to review Alabama Hills management plan

BlM council to receive updates

The Bureau of Land Management Central California Resource Advisory Council is scheduled to meet virtually for a presentation about the management plan for the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area.

The meeting is set for Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m.

The Alabama Hills National Scenic Area was designated by Congress in 2021 as the only National Scenic Area managed by the BLM. The RAC also will hear updates from the district and field offices, which will include the

Casa Diablo IV Geothermal Development Project, and a wildland fire post-season overview.

“We look forward to discussing specific activities occurring in the Bishop Field Office as well as projects throughout the district,” said Central California District Manager Chris Heppe. “By getting involved in these efforts, we all can help shape the future management of our public lands.”

The public can register in advance at https:// tinyurl.com/y7tnd8kc. Registrants will receive a link and phone number to join the meeting. The public will be given an opportunity to address the RAC during the meeting at noon.

The public must register in advance to participate in the meeting.

Time for individual public comments may be limited due to the number of persons wishing to speak. Written statements to address the council may also be sent prior to the meeting to the BLM Central California District Office, Attention: RAC meeting comments, 5152 Hillsdale Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762.

The 12-member council advises the secretary of the Interior, through the BLM, on a variety of planning and management issues associated with BLM public lands in central California.

The BLM maintains 38 chartered advisory committees throughout the West. Each citizen-based council consists of members from diverse interests in local communities, who assist in the development of committee recommendations by sharing their

unique perspectives.

The virtual meeting will be an informational format and a copy of the agenda is available by visiting the Central California Resource Advisory Council webpage.

To learn more about the Central California RAC and see the final agenda, visit https://go.usa.gov/xHrUx.

Contact the agency for reasonable accommodations to participate. For specific information, contact BLM Central California District Public Affairs Officer Philip Oviatt at poviatt@blm.gov or (661) 391-6117.