1. BLM Recreation Program: Awesome Public Land Linda Anania, Deputy State Director for Resources, Planning & Fire BLM Colorado February 27, 2008

2. Imagine Yourself…

3. On horseback… Hiking…

4. Biking … 4-wheeling, at 81!

5. Riding into the trees…

9. Recreation Strategy Objectives Objective 1: Manage Public Lands for Recreation Experiences and Quality of Life Objective 1: Manage Public Lands for Recreation Experiences and Quality of Life Objective 2: Encourage Sustainable Travel/Tourism Collaboration with Gateway Communities Objective 2: Encourage Sustainable Travel/Tourism Collaboration with Gateway Communities Objective 3: Provide Fair Value and Fair Return through Fees and Commercial Services Objective 3: Provide Fair Value and Fair Return through Fees and Commercial Services

10. Recreation Strategy Objectives Objective 4: Establish a Comprehensive Approach to Travel Planning and Management Objective 4: Establish a Comprehensive Approach to Travel Planning and Management Objective 5: Ensure Public Health and Safety and Improve Facility Condition and Accessibility Objective 5: Ensure Public Health and Safety and Improve Facility Condition and Accessibility Objective 6: Enhance and Expand Visitor Services, Including Interpretation, Information and Education Objective 6: Enhance and Expand Visitor Services, Including Interpretation, Information and Education Objective 7: Encourage and Sustain Collaborative Partnerships, Volunteers and Public Service Objective 7: Encourage and Sustain Collaborative Partnerships, Volunteers and Public Service

11. Recreation Fees in Colorado BLM has over 5.8 million visitors annually BLM has over 5.8 million visitors annually BLM collected nearly $190,000 in 2007 under Recreation Enhancement Act authority, in order to: BLM collected nearly $190,000 in 2007 under Recreation Enhancement Act authority, in order to: Operate, maintain, and reconstruct Operate, maintain, and reconstruct Provide interpretive programs Provide interpretive programs Provide additional trail patrols Provide additional trail patrols

13. Imagine yourself…