Courtesy of ATVAM and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
ATVAM DNR Updates - November 2009
News Releases
DNR seeks comments on Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Virginia expansion of the Iron Range Off-highway Vehicle Recreation Area
(Released November 16, 2009)
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is seeking public comments through Dec. 16 on a proposal to develop a 2,704-acre expansion to the existing Iron Range Off-highway Vehicle Recreation Area (OHVRA), in Gilbert, Minn. The proposed expansion site is located one mile north of the existing Iron Range OHVRA, partially within the city of Virginia, Minn.
The Virginia expansion site will be managed out of the existing facility, which will be linked to the expansion area by a connector road. This proposed expansion includes the development of the connector road, a core trail system, vehicle-specified trails, and perimeter fencing.
Public comments on the EAW will be accepted during the 30-day public review period from Nov. 16 to Dec. 16.
A copy of the EAW is available online. Additional copies may be requested by calling 651-259-5157.
A copy of the EAW is available for public review at:
DNR Library, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55155
DNR Northeast Regional Headquarters (Region 2), 1201 E. Highway 2, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Minneapolis Public Library, Government Documents, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401
Arrowhead Regional Library, Duluth Public Library, 520 W Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802
Virginia Public Library, 215 5th Ave S, Virginia, MN USA 55792
Gilbert Public Library, 17 N Broadway, P.O. Box 75, Gilbert, MN 55741-0758
The EAW was published in the Nov. 16, EQB Monitor.
Written comments on the EAW must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec.16 to the attention of Ronald Wieland, EAW Project Manager, Environmental Policy and Review Unit, Division of Ecological Resources, DNR, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN, 55155-4025.
Electronic or e-mail comments may be sent to environmental.review@dnr.state.mn.us with “Virginia OHVRA” in the subject line. If submitting comments electronically, include your name and mailing address. Written comments may also be sent by fax to 651-297-1500.
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