Public meetings have been planned to receive input concerning the motorized access available for the McKelvie National Forest and the Bessey Ranger District.
The U.S. Forest Service has release plans to improve motorized access in these two areas for all users. Comments on the proposal will be accepted for 30 days following the date of publication of the legal notice in the North Platte Telegraph.
The project is expected to be implemented in February of 2014 with the publication of a new Motor Vehicle Use Map.
"We are
excited to begin this process of responding to comments and requests we've
received over the last several years. The project is aimed at improving
motorized access in several areas of Bessey and McKelvie for general
recreation, hunting and fishing," said Tim Buskirk, Bessey District Ranger. "We
plan to hold several public meetings so folks can learn more about proposed
changes, review maps and share their thoughts."
The meetings will provide the only opportunity to comment on this project.
Planned
public meetings will be held:
- Thedford:
March 19 from 3-6 p.m. at the Brahmer's
Steakhouse, 39359 Hwy
2, Thedford, NE, 69166
- Grand
Island: March 20 from 3-7 p.m. at the Howard Johnson Hotel Riverside, 3333 Ramada
Rd, Grand Island, NE 68801
- Valentine: March 21 from 3-6 p.m. at the Niobrara Lodge,
803 East Highway 20, Valentine, NE 69201
- Alliance: March 28 from 4-7 p.m. at the Alliance City
Library, 1750 Sweetwater Ave, Alliance, NE 69301
To view maps and information for the proposed plan, stop by the Bessey Ranger District office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Information can also be viewed
at www.fs.fed.us/r2/nebraska, or contact Stephani Rust at 308-432-0324 or by email at sdrust@fs.fed.us.
