Editor’s Note: The BlueRibbon Coalition sent out this note regarding public input on Rasor OHV area discussions. See more below.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Barstow Field Office, has announced dates, times, and locations of public meetings to allow public input in the development of the Rasor Off-Highway Vehicle Area Management Plan.

The goal of public input is to assess a variety of issues and proposed solutions. Comments and concerns regarding land use, off-highway vehicle area access, visitor services, off-highway vehicle recreational opportunities, facilities, resource values and monitoring are welcomed.

Public meetings will be held at the following locations:

Thursday, April 28, 2016,  5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
California Desert District Office
22835 Calle San Juan de Los Lagos
Moreno Valley, CA 92553

Thursday, May 5, 2016,  5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Barstow Field Office
2601 Barstow Road
Barstow, CA 92311

Thursday, May 12, 2016,  5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Baker Community Center
56725 Park Ave
Baker, CA 92309

The Rasor Off-Highway Vehicle Area is accessible from Interstate 15 via Basin Road or Rasor Road exits.  The Rasor Off-Highway Vehicle Area is bordered by the Afton Canyon Natural Area to the west and the Mojave National Preserve to the east. The recreation area contains diverse terrain, ideal for sand-area OHV recreation.  The topography varies from flat, sandy areas on the west and south, to the popular sand dunes on the east, and steep, rugged hills on the north.  The area offers other recreational activities as well, including rock hounding, wildlife observation, sightseeing, photography, hiking and rock climbing.

For further information, contact Zachary Pratt, Outdoor Recreation Supervisor, Barstow Field Office, 760-252-6040.