The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved the right-of-way for a parking area in Uintah County, as part of the Via Ferrata project. The BLM oversees around 245 million acres of public land, primarily in 12 western states including Alaska. This authorization is part of the BLM’s mission to maintain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for both current and future generations.
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Via Ferrata is a type of protected climbing route, and this new parking area will support increased public access to these outdoor recreational opportunities. The decision is also in line with BLM’s commitment to managing public lands for a variety of uses, which includes outdoor recreation.
In addition to surface land management, the BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. This decision reflects the BLM’s ongoing efforts to balance preservation of natural resources with public use and enjoyment.