BLM seeks public comment for Cahuilla Ranger Station replacement

The Bureau of Land Management’s El Centro Field Office is seeking public input on a draft environmental assessment analyzing the impacts of a proposed replacement of the Cahuilla Ranger Station located in Imperial County.

The new facility would better serve the needs of the public as well as BLM medical staff, law enforcement and park rangers, the bureau said.

“We are excited for the construction of a new facility that will better support the OHV community and others who take advantage of the recreation opportunities within the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area,” El Centro Field Manager Ryan Chatterton said.

The proposed project would completely replace the existing ranger station located at 4500 Gecko Road, including construction of a new building, parking area and storage facility. The new 12,500-square-foot ranger station is designed to be fully accessible to people with disabilities and would include public reception and first-aid areas, restrooms, a maintenance workshop and office space for BLM employees.

The 30-day public comment period will close on Feb. 19. BLM will evaluate comments received during the public comment period to determine if all relevant issues related to the decision-making process were identified.

For more information on the project and to review the draft environmental assessment, visit https:// go.usa.gov/xAwZK.

Public comments may be submitted through the website; by email to aswilliams@blm.gov; by fax to Alexia Williams at (760) 337-4490; or by mail to Bureau of Land Management, Attn: Alexia Williams, 1661 S. Fourth St., El Centro, CA 92243.

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