IDAHO FALLS, ID - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Upper Snake Field Office wants to improve the public’s experience at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes by installing more shelters and is submitting a grant request to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation for financial assistance. The BLM needs your input on this project application.
The application will be submitted to the Recreation Vehicle (RV) Program, established using RV registration fees. The BLM would like to begin the first phase of shelter installation at the 17 sites in the “C" section at the Egin Lakes Campground. The first phase asks for funding assistance to install nine shelters. Many visitors camping in those locations this summer expressed support of the idea, stating they would enjoy the shade a shelter would provide. “The campground lacks shade and these shelters would improve the comfort level of the visitors and provide health benefits by keeping them out of the hot sun," said Shannon Bassista, Upper Snake Field Office Recreation Planner.
Part of the grant application seeks public comment related to the proposed projects. Please send comments by email to sbassista@blm.gov or by mail to Bureau of Land Management, Attn: Shannon Bassista, 1405 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83401.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
