Editor’s Note: BlueRibbon Coalition recently sent over this note regarding an upcoming meeting for the Dumont Dunes.

The Dumont Dunes Subgroup to the Desert Advisory Council (DAC) has scheduled a public meeting for Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Barstow Field Office, 2601 Barstow Rd, Barstow, CA 92311 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The meeting will provide the public an opportunity to participate in subgroup discussions related to BLM management of the Dumont Dunes Recreation Area. The Dumont Dunes Subgroup discussions and public involvement assists the BLM in managing the recreation area.

The Dumont Dunes Subgroup operates under the authority of the DAC and provides input to the BLM regarding issues pertinent to the Dumont Dunes. The Subgroup complies with federal regulations and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, which governs such arrangements, and is comprised of individuals who represent:

– California OHV interests
– Nevada OHV interests
– OHV organizations
– San Bernardino County
– Biological/science issues
– Local communities

If unable to attend, individuals are encouraged to submit comments to Katrina Symons, BLM’s Barstow Field Office Manager, at the address listed above or participate via a call-in line at: 888-769-9414; passcode: 59812. The latest news regarding the Dumont Dunes is also always available at: http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/barstow/dumont.html.