Inyo National Forest seeks public input on seven recreation site renovations in Reds Meadow Valley
Inyo National Forest seeks public input on seven recreation site renovations in Reds Meadow Valley
Mammoth Lakes, Calif., May 8, 2024 — Inyo National Forest (Forest) is seeking public input on proposed renovations and ecological restoration to recreation sites within Reds Meadow Valley.
The Forest is partnering with the John Muir Trail Wilderness Conservancy to assess, plan and implement renovations at seven recreation sites in the Reds Meadow Valley: Upper Soda Springs Campground; Pumice Flat Campground; Pumice Flat Group Campground; Minaret Falls Campground; Reds Meadow Campground; Pumice Flat Amphitheater; and Agnew Meadows Parking Area.
Reds Meadow Valley is one of the most popular access points to the John Muir Trail backcountry and can see upwards of 2,500 visitors per day during peak summer season. The current condition of several recreation sites are negatively impacting both visitor experience and riparian conservation areas of the San Joaquin River watershed and other ecologically sensitive areas.
“This project is a unique opportunity to simultaneously provide a better camping experience for the public, restore impacted areas like meadows, and make the sites more resilient to major storm events,” said Adam Barnett, Public Services Staff Officer for Inyo National Forest.
The proposal is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66145
How to Provide Input:
We value public participation. The intent of scoping is to share the initial proposal and seek information, comments, and assistance from federal, state, and local agencies and individuals or organizations that may be interested in or affected.
Stakeholders are encouraged to provide input at any point during the planning process; however, written comments received prior to June 06, 2024 will be most useful for consideration when developing the proposed action. Names and addresses of those who provide written scoping comments will be considered part of the public record.
- Written comments can be submitted electronically at: https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/CommentInput?project=66145 Public comment area can also be accessed via the project website, under “Comment/Object on Project”
- OR, mailed or hand-delivered during business hours to:
Mammoth Ranger District, Attn: Chris Buehrer,
PO Box 148, 2510 Main Street, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
For additional information regarding this project, contact Chris Buehrer, Recreation Staff Officer, Mammoth Ranger District at [email protected] or by phone at (760) 924-5518.
