CAÑON CITY, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Royal Gorge Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposal from the U.S. Army Fort Carson to conduct High Altitude Mountain Environment Training (HAMET) on public lands in Fremont, Teller and Park counties.
The HAMET proposal involves helicopters briefly touching down on and flying over public lands. Fort Carson is requesting use of 43 landing zones as part of their proposed activities. The BLM has prepared a draft Environmental Assessment addressing issues pertaining to wildlife, recreation, noise, and cultural resources, among others.
“Public input is vital for informing our decision," said BLM Royal Gorge Field Manager Keith Berger. “We welcome this opportunity to gather input from the community that we serve."
The public is encouraged to review the draft EA, maps, and information on the BLM ePlanning site https://go.usa.gov/xywF7. Comments must be submitted through the ePlanning site or by mail. Please mail comments to “HAMET Public Comment," 3028 E. Main Street, Canon City, CO 81212. All comments must be received by Sept. 11, 2019.
Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or any other personal identifying information in your comments, please be aware that your entire comment, including personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. While individuals may request BLM to withhold personal identifying information from public view, the BLM cannot guarantee it will be able to do so.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
