United States Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Spokane District Border Field Office 1103 N. Fancher Road Spokane Valley, Washington 99212-1275
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December 9, 2013
Dear Intc:rested Party:
The Bureau of Land Management is beginning the process of planning and evaluating a possible
multiple use trail system near the town of Sprague, Washington in the Fishtrap Recreation Area. The
proposed trail system seeks opportunities for non-motorized recreation including hiking, mountain
biking, and horseback riding. The proposed system would add 6.3 miles of newly wnstructed trail with
improvements on 1.8 miles of existing trail.
This notice provides an introduction to the BLM ' s proposed Fishtrap Loop Trail Project. We hope that
you will find it useful in understanding this project and how you can take part in shaping it.
I am inviting you to submit any comments, issues, and concerns you have that will help shape or further
develop this project. Comments that express site-specific issues or concerns are most helpful. Please
submit your comments by January 9, 2014.
Comments may be submitted electronically or by U.S. Mail to the addresses noted below.
Please send electronic comments to:
BLM_OR_SP_MATL@ BLM.GOV with "Fishtrap Loop Trail Project" in the subject line.
Please send U.S. Mail comments to:
BLM - Border Field Office
Attn: Fishtrap Loop Trail Project
1103 N. Fancher Rd.
Spokane Valley, WA 99212
When comments are submitted, please identify whether you arc submitting them as an individual or as
the designated spokesperson on behalf of an organization.
Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying informntion
in your comment, please understand that your entire comment - including your personal identifying
information, may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to
withhold from public review your personal identifying information, we cannot guarantee that we will be
able to do so.
Thank you for taking an interest in the management of your public lands. Your input plays an important
role in the way we develop our land management decisions.
Sincerely,
inda Clark
Field Manager, Border Field Office
Fishtrap Loop Trail Project
The Bureau of Land Management is beginning the process of planning and evaluating a
possible multiple use trail system near the town of Sprague, Washington in the Fishtrap
Recreation Area. The proposed trail system would provide opportunities for non-motorized
recreation including hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The proposed system
would add 6.3 miles of newly constructed trail to an existing 13.9 miles of trails. In addition, 1.8 miles of existing trail would be improved as part of the proposal.
The trail system would be designed to provide a high quality experience while protecting
natural and cultural resources. The proposed trail system would consist of sustainable, low
maintenance trails that are enjoyable and safe to use, have a low environmental impact, and
minimize user conflicts.
The proposed Fishtrap Loop Trail Project is located within the Fishtrap Allotment in
sections 1, 2, 11 and 12 of Township 21 North, Range 39 East, and section 36 of Township
22 North, Range 39 East.
How Can You Be Involved?
Scoping is just the beginning! We want to hear any issues, concerns, or questions you may
have specific to the Fishtrap Loop Trail Project. Comments clearly expressing site-specific
issues are the most helpful. Please submit your comments by January 9, 2014.
There are several ways for you to contact us, and we welcome your comments at any time
during the project. Since we are just starting to develop this project, now is the best time for
you to provide your input into its development.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, or are interested in being a part of this project, please let us know
by mail, phone, or in person.
Fishtrap Loop Trail Project
Other BLM Activities
Bureau of Land Management
Attention: Fishtrap Loop Trail Project
1103 N. Fancher Rd.
Spokane Valley, WA 99212
Bureau of Land Management
Attention: Public Affairs
1103 N. Fancher Rd.
Spokane Valley, WA 99212
(509) 536-1200
(509) 536-1200
[email protected]
Include “Fishtrap Loop Trail
Project” in the subject line.
[email protected]
Include “General Mailing
List” in the subject line.
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(509) 536-1200
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No warranty is made by the Bureau of Land Management as to the accuracy, reliability,
or completeness of these data for individual or aggregate use with other data. Original
data were compiled from various sources and may be updated without notification.
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