“We’re so excited that local knowledge, national expertise, and a whole lot of persistence came together to secure this win for climbing in southern Nevada.” “When sustainable climbing access is threatened, local climbers are the first and best line of defense,” says Bryan Freisen, president of SNCC. And it secures after-hours access in the event of future fees and reservation requirements, subject to site-specific environmental review. If fees are implemented, it proactively addresses the issue of reservation systems and provides climbers with avenues for collaboration and input. The settlement mandates a new round of environmental review and ensures another decision point before any fee or reservation system is implemented for Calico Basin. We’re thrilled to secure this victory for the local community.” “Sustainable recreation access to places like Calico Basin is good for our health and it’s good for our environment-connecting more people to nature and inspiring them to protect and conserve the lands they love. “This agreement is a win for climbers, conservationists, and anyone who recreates in Calico Basin,” says Access Fund Executive Director Chris Winter. It marks the successful resolution of an administrative appeal Access Fund and SNCC filed in June, 2022. The agreement ensures that BLM will consider the full range of potential impacts to the area and recreational uses before making a final management decision. Agreement Protects Sustainable and Equitable Access ConservationĬlimbers will soon have a voice in the plans to manage the Red Rock National Conservation Area, thanks to a newly announced settlement agreement between Access Fund, the Southern Nevada Climbers Coalition (SNCC), and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
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