Over the next several years, the BLM will develop management plans for new National Monuments under its jurisdiction. The agency has the responsibility (under federal law, its regulations and the presidential proclamations that established many monuments) to address off-road vehicle damage and to apply some common sense limits to off-road vehicle use. The planning process offers the very best opportunity for the American people to help chart the course of these areas.

In an effort to facilitate public involvement, the Natural Trails and Waters Coalition web site will provide information about the planning process in general and planning on a monument-by-monument basis. In addition, The Wilderness Society has developed an interactive web site that includes information about planning on a monument-by-monument basis.

Agua Fria National Monument, Arizona

Notice of Intent to prepare a resource management plan (RMP) and environmental impact statement (EIS) published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2002. Publication of this notice officially launches the planning process with scoping.

California Coastal National Monument, California

Notice of Intent to prepare a resource management plan (RMP) and environmental impact statement (EIS) published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2002. Publication of this notice officially launches the planning process with scoping.

Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, Colorado

Notice of Intent to prepare a resource management plan (RMP) and environmental impact statement (EIS) published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2002. Publication of this notice officially launches the planning process with scoping.

Carrizo Plain National Monument, California

Notice of Intent to prepare a resource management plan (RMP) for the Monument and environmental assessment.

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, Oregon

Notice of Availability of the draft RMP and draft EIS for Cascade-Siskiyou. The planning process for this monument is on a different schedule than many of the others listed on this page. This is the first draft management plan issued by the Bush Administration.

Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho

Notice of Intent to prepare a resource management plan (RMP) and environmental impact statement (EIS) published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2002. Publication of this notice officially launches the planning process with scoping.

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, Arizona

Notice of Intent to prepare a resource management plan (RMP) and environmental impact statement (EIS) published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2002. Publication of this notice officially launches the planning process with scoping. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THIS NOTICE APPLIES TO VERMILLION CLIFFS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND THE ARIZONA STRIP RMP. A single EIS will be prepared for these 3 areas.

Ironwood Forest National Monument, Arizona

Notice of Intent to prepare a resource management plan (RMP) and environmental impact statement (EIS) published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2002. Publication of this notice officially launches the planning process with scoping.

Soronan Desert National Monument, Arizona

Notice of Intent to prepare a resource management plan (RMP) and environmental impact statement (EIS) published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2002. Publication of this notice officially launches the planning process with scoping.

Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

SEE GRAND CANYON-PARACHANT NATIONAL MONUMENT FOR LINK TO NOTICE OF INTENT FOR DRAFT RMP AND EIS.

Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, Montana

Notice of Intent to prepare a resource management plan (RMP) and environmental impact statement (EIS) published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2002. Publication of this notice officially launches the planning process with scoping.