BLM Seeks Public Comment on Use of Public Lands for Over The River
The Environmental Impact Statement for Christo and Jeanne-Claude's Over The River project is moving forward, and the Bureau of Land Management is inviting the public to comment on the proposed use of public lands for this exciting temporary work of art. On October 31, 2008, the BLM published a land use notice -- known as a "Notice of Realty Action" -- in the Federal Register. This document outlines the lands that Christo and Jeanne-Claude propose using for Over The River, and you can view it by clicking here.
Christo and Jeanne-Claude have been working with the Bureau of Land Management for quite some time to get the necessary approvals for Over The River. The artists requested an Environmental Impact Statement to evaluate the project's potential impacts and to determine ways to eliminate or mitigate those issues as much as possible. The Notice of Realty Action is one of the first steps in this process. Currently the BLM is specifically asking for comments on the artists' proposed use of public lands -- all other issues will be addressed in the course of the Environmental Impact Statement.
If you support Over The River, we encourage you to write the BLM to say that you agree with the artists' proposed use of public property. Public lands are used for everything from oil and gas drilling to mining and recreation -- people even film commercials on public lands! Over The River is a temporary work of art with no lasting impact, and we hope that you'll tell the BLM that you believe this is an appropriate use of the land. Furthermore, please let the BLM know that you agree with their decision to entertain an application for a land use permit for Over The River and encourage them to do all in their power to expedite the approval process for this project.
Public comments can be emailed to
or you may send them to the following address:
Comments are being accepted on this issue until December 15, 2008.
The next step in the process will be to hire a third-party contractor to oversee the Environmental Impact Statement. The BLM is interviewing potential contractors this month, and we will keep you posted as updates become available.
Texts from this website may be reprinted. The Environmental Impact Statement for Christo and Jeanne-Claude's Over The River project is moving forward, and the Bureau of Land Management is inviting the public to comment on the proposed use of public lands for this exciting temporary work of art. On October 31, 2008, the BLM published a land use notice -- known as a "Notice of Realty Action" -- in the Federal Register. This document outlines the lands that Christo and Jeanne-Claude propose using for Over The River, and you can view it by clicking here.
Christo and Jeanne-Claude have been working with the Bureau of Land Management for quite some time to get the necessary approvals for Over The River. The artists requested an Environmental Impact Statement to evaluate the project's potential impacts and to determine ways to eliminate or mitigate those issues as much as possible. The Notice of Realty Action is one of the first steps in this process. Currently the BLM is specifically asking for comments on the artists' proposed use of public lands -- all other issues will be addressed in the course of the Environmental Impact Statement.
If you support Over The River, we encourage you to write the BLM to say that you agree with the artists' proposed use of public property. Public lands are used for everything from oil and gas drilling to mining and recreation -- people even film commercials on public lands! Over The River is a temporary work of art with no lasting impact, and we hope that you'll tell the BLM that you believe this is an appropriate use of the land. Furthermore, please let the BLM know that you agree with their decision to entertain an application for a land use permit for Over The River and encourage them to do all in their power to expedite the approval process for this project.
Public comments can be emailed to
or you may send them to the following address:Field Manager, Royal Gorge Field Office
Bureau of Land Management
3028 East Main Street
Cañon City, Colorado 81212
Bureau of Land Management
3028 East Main Street
Cañon City, Colorado 81212
Comments are being accepted on this issue until December 15, 2008.
The next step in the process will be to hire a third-party contractor to oversee the Environmental Impact Statement. The BLM is interviewing potential contractors this month, and we will keep you posted as updates become available.