Red Desert deserves better public engagement

Dear Editor,

The Red Desert is home to many Wyoming treasures including desert elk, one of the largest living sand dune systems in the U.S., and the Boar’s Tusk. These treasures are located primarily on public lands managed by the BLM. The Rock Springs BLM is currently drafting a new management plan that will determine the future of a large portion of the Red Desert for the next 20-25 years. The public should be a part of this process, which will determine the future of the Red Desert.

Unfortunately, it has been nearly six years since the public has had an opportunity to give any input o...