Have Your Say on the Future of Cascade-Siskiyou: Upcoming BLM Public Meetings in Medford, Klamath, and Ashland

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public feedback on a new draft management plan for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in Oregon. This plan aims to unify the current three management strategies into one, addressing the monument's biodiversity, historical sites, and recreational areas.

To gather public input, the BLM has organized a series of meetings, including one virtual and three in-person events. The virtual meeting will overview the draft plan and discuss alternatives. The in-person meetings, in an open-house style, will allow for direct interaction and feedback.

The virtual meeting is scheduled for May 8, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., and requires online registration. The in-person meetings will take place on May 14 at the Medford Armory, May 16 at Klamath Community College, and May 18 at Pinehurst School in Ashland, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., except the last session which is from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Lauren Brown, the BLM Ashland Field Manager, highlighted the importance of public participation in shaping the management of the monument, which is valued for its ecological and cultural significance.

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