September 29, 2023 -The Bureau of Land Management is extending public input on a new plan to inform recreation management on America’s public lands through October 13.  

Managing for recreational opportunities is a core tenet of BLM’s multiple use mandate, and managing for this use in tandem with the other many uses of public lands has seen greater challenges as demand for recreation at BLM sites and facilities has steadily increased in recent years. The Blueprint will help the BLM prioritize recreation investment and staffing appropriate for current and future needs. 

To read the full text of the Blueprint, as well as an associated fact sheet and other supporting documents, visit our Recreation Strategy webpage. 

The Blueprint is not a formal management plan but rather a strategic document to guide the agency’s work as we deal with the changing landscape of modern recreation on public lands. Your feedback will help us implement the most effective strategy to guide us as we provide the resources and experiences visitors expect in the 21st century. 

Interested parties may submit feedback through our online feedback box at blm_hq_recreation_feedback@blm.gov. 


BLM Merced River Recreation Management Area in Mariposa County
Photo by David Greenwood, BLM
Source: BLM