Northern San Juan • Entered by Robyn Cascade on March 15, 2020
NSJ Comments on Silverton Trails proposal – BLM
February 21, 2020
Participants and Hours
| Pre Planning hours | 0.5 |
| Post Admin hours | 1 |
| Activity Hours | 1 |
| Participants | 8 |
| Total Hours | 9.5 |
Key Issue: Off-Highway Vehicles/Roads
Activity Type: Advocacy (rallies, lobbying, meeting decision makers, letters/calls/emails)
Key Partners: SJCA
Landscape/area: BLM CO – Gunnison Field Office
Measurable Outcomes
Outcome 1: Advocacy actions (8 comments)
Short Description of Activity
BLM Gunnison field office offered 5 alternatives for trails in the Silverton area that did not represent a range of alternatives. The preferred alternative allows motorized travel in Minnie Gulch – sacred to indigenous people and a valued non-motorized trails. It also permits e-bikes on traditionally mechanized trails.
Reflection/Evaluation
Delighted to have 8 comments submitted – some from members with very specific local knowledge.
Photos/Uploads
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Photo Captions
1. Silverton Trail comments submitted from two members
2. comments from another member