Blue Valley Ranch presents land‑exchange package to expand public river access and restoration
Jan 21, 2025
Blue Valley Ranch described a multi‑parcel land exchange with BLM and Summit County offering public takeouts, trails, parking, rest areas and stream‑restoration work to improve access and fisheries between Green Mountain Reservoir and the Blue/Colorado confluence.
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Rob Firth of Blue Valley Ranch presented a detailed land‑exchange package that, he said, was negotiated to maximize public benefit. The plan offers nine parcels from the ranch to BLM and includes easements, parking improvements, rest stops, toilets and a proposed long‑term operations and maintenance trust to fund upkeep.
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