BLM Announces National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Meeting

Join the Bureau of Land Management'sNational Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Boardas they convene in Sacramento, California, to deliberate on the management and protection of wild horses and burros. This important meeting will address key issues affecting these iconic animals on Western public rangelands.

The meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time), and Tuesday, April 15, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) at the Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo, 1782 Tribute Road, Sacramento, California 95815. The agenda is available in the Federal Register dated March 21, 2014, accessible atFederal Register.

The Advisory Board provides guidance to theBLMunder the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act, ensuring the protection and management of these animals. TheBLMestimates approximately 40,600 wild horses and burros roam across 10 Western states.

Recently, theBLMhas called for research proposals to develop innovative methods for controlling the population growth of wild horses and burros. The deadline for submissions is May 7, 2014.

The public is invited to address the Advisory Board on April 14, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Interested individuals should register by 2:00 p.m. at the meeting site. Presentations may be limited to three minutes.

Written statements can be submitted to theBLMat the meeting or sent to: NationalWild Horse and Burro Program, WO-260, Attention: Ramona DeLorme, 1340 Financial Boulevard, Reno, Nevada, 89502-7147. Comments can also be emailed towildhorse@blm.govwith “Advisory Board Comment” in the subject line.

For more information, contact Ramona DeLorme at 775-861-6583. TDD users can reach her via the Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.

The Advisory Board meets at least annually, with additional meetings as needed. Members serve without salary but are reimbursed for travel expenses.

Originally posted by KCSG Television