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BLM, Forest Service and partners brief county on staffing, recreation, trail projects and dispersed camping changes
Summary
Federal land‑management partners updated commissioners on staffing authorizations, seasonal hires, the vehicle‑based dispersed camping decision timeline, Excel line rebuild EA progress, and trail projects funded by Great American Outdoors Act money; BLM and USFS asked to coordinate on landfill, Hardrock Mine permitting and wilderness‑designation outreach.
BLM, Forest Service and other federal agency staff briefed Chaffee County commissioners after the meeting resumed at 1:15 p.m., providing updates on staffing, recreation management and several projects affecting the county.
BLM field manager Doug Mayes reported persistent staffing vacancies (about 35%) but said the agency was authorized to hire six seasonal employees this year and has funding for recreation work; Turtle Rock Campground produced solid revenue last season and some work to…
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