NPS Seeking Public Comments on Management of Backcountry

An eager public has been invited to weigh in on a planned revision of the 1988 Backcountry Management Plan by the National Park Service. The finished product will guide the hand of park resource managers as they try to balance the needs and desires of wide-ranging constituents. Open for discussion will be a host of critical issues including commercial services, recreational opportunities, infrastructure, access fees and permitting, and the protection and study of natural and cultural resources. This is a rare opportunity to play a role in crafting park policies that will determine what the backcountry looks like in twenty years, and how future generations will interact with this iconic national treasure. Follow this link for information on the three public meetings to be held in the coming weeks, and for instructions on how to submit written comments: http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/news-5may2011.htm