The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has given the green light for commercial river guiding on the Dolores River. The BLM, which oversees approximately 245 million acres of public land primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, has a mandate to maintain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the enjoyment of current and future generations.
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This decision allows for commercial activities on the river, which could include guided river tours. The move is expected to boost local tourism and provide new business opportunities, while also ensuring the continued preservation and sustainable use of this public resource.
The BLM also manages 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate across the nation. This new approval for commercial river guiding on the Dolores River is an example of the BLM’s ongoing efforts to balance the use and conservation of public lands and resources.