BLM-CO: Expanding Recreational Opportunities on Colorado's Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado's 8.3 million acres of public lands, along with 27 million acres of mineral estate, are concentrated primarily in the western portion of the State. The lands range from alpine tundra, colorful canyons, and mesas in the southwest, to rolling sage-covered hills in the northwest. These public lands play a vital role in providing open space and contribute to Colorado's quality of life. The public lands and resources administered by the BLM are among Colorado¿s greatest assets, benefitting local communities and our nation. Every year, BLM-managed public lands support thousands of jobs in Colorado and draw millions of visitors. Colorado's public lands support diverse lifestyles and livelihoods on healthy and working landscapes in Colorado's backyard.BLM Colorado's recreation program benefits from the vibrant network of volunteers and partners. In particular, our recreation program is bolstered by the strength of the BLM's partnerships with national, regional, and local organizations that share our goals of providing sustainable recreation opportunities and economic benefits to communities. BLM Colorado has an opportunity to work with partner organizations to assist BLM with the following: - Increase and enhance access to public lands and waters.- Increase and enhance hunting, fishing and recreational opportunities.- Increase and enhance recreational shooting opportunities.- Improve inventory, assessment and planning on public lands and waters.- Improve management, administration, and monitoring of public lands and waters.- Provide enriched visitor services, information, interpretation and education.- Enhance community-supported partnerships to instill an awareness of the importance and appropriate use of, and appreciate for public lands and natural and cultural resources.- Provide site stewards on public lands to protect visitor health and safety.- Improve accessibility for persons with disabilities.- Improve motorized and non-motorized trails including trail construction and maintenance; comprehensive travel and transportation inventory and assessment, planning management and monitoring.For more information on how to apply, please visit www.grants.gov to download a full announcement, instructions, and application package.