BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) wants public comment on a proposal to collect day-use fees to improve the Jump Creek Recreation Site visitor experience.
The release says recreation at the site has almost doubled over six years as the area's population grew. Collecting fees will provide BLM with resources needed to cover increased operational, maintenance and emergency response costs associated with increased use.
The Jump Creek Recreation Site Business Plan includes a proposed $5 per vehicle day-use fee, or $25 annual pass, to begin the summer of 2023 and remain fixed for ten years.
Operational and maintenance costs for Jump Creek include trash removal, vault toilet pumping, improving picnic site amenities, graffiti removal and road and trail upkeep. Much of this work is done through independent contract services.
The plan can be viewed online or at the BLM Owyhee Field Office at 101 S. Bruneau Hwy. in Marsing. Comments will be accepted through Dec. 6 by emailing BLM_ID_OwyheeOffice@blm.gov or using the fax at (208)896-5940.
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