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Reclamation issues Federal Notice authorizing off-road vehicle use at Twin Buttes Reservoir, Texas
Media Contact:
Sterling Rech, 406-247-7669, srech@usbr.gov
For Release: May 14, 2020
SAN ANGELO, Texas - The Bureau of Reclamation, in collaboration with managing partners, is finalizing a Transportation Management Plan (TMP) that officially authorizes off-road vehicle (ORV) use and designates open ORV routes on Federal lands surrounding Twin Buttes Reservoir. This is being done in response to growing concerns about public safety and unauthorized uses in the area.
“This effort is being led by the Bureau of Reclamation, in close collaboration with our managing partners, the city of San Angelo and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD),” said Oklahoma-Texas Area Manager, Mark Treviño. “The TMP allows continued ORV use in a manner that considers impacts on the environmental and cultural resources, enhances public safety, and sustains the multi-project benefits associated with Twin Buttes Reservoir.”
The TMP was developed based on input provided by the public, local stakeholders, and ORV user groups. The respective Texas congressional offices were briefed on the TMP to make them aware of the plan and address any concerns. Although completion of the TMP marks an important milestone in and of itself, officials believe the most important work is yet to be done.
“That work includes implementation of activities identified in the TMP, as well as continuing collaborative efforts with local users to adapt the TMP to reflect conditions and needs as they evolve into the future,” said Treviño. Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden, Major Jason Huebner added his enthusiasm for the approval of the TMP, “This milestone is important for the managing partners and for the public that enjoy using public lands around Twin Buttes Reservoir. It also allows us to seek the necessary funding through TPWD’s Recreational Trails Program to implement improvements.”
For more information regarding the TMP, please contact Trent Parish, (512) 899-4150, or jparish@usbr.gov.
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