BLM and Utah Officials Sign Historic Co-Management Agreement for San Rafael Swell
BLM and Utah Lt. Governor signing co-management agreement for San Rafael Swell
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The Bureau of Land Management and Utah's Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson have signed a groundbreaking co-management agreement for the San Rafael Swell, a 216,995-acre area in Emery County, aimed at joint protection and maintenance of the recreation site after 25 years of negotiations.
- 01The co-management agreement covers the San Rafael Swell, which spans 216,995 acres in Emery County, Utah.
- 02This agreement is the result of 25 years of negotiations involving the BLM, local leaders, Congress, and conservation groups.
- 03The signing event took place at 2 p.m. and included speeches from state and federal officials.
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In a significant development, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Utah Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson have signed a co-management agreement for the San Rafael Swell, a 216,995-acre recreational area located in Emery County, Utah. This historic agreement allows both federal and state governments to collaboratively protect and maintain the area. According to a press release from the Lt. Governor's Office, this initiative is the result of 25 years of negotiations involving the BLM, local leadership in Emery County, Congress, and various conservation groups. The agreement was officially signed at 2 p.m., with updates expected as state leaders and federal officials address the audience.
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The agreement is expected to enhance the protection and maintenance of the San Rafael Swell, benefiting local recreation and conservation efforts.
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