ONSR extends public comment period for roads and trails plan

• The No-Action Alternative would implement the management actions established in the 2014 General Management Plan and would result in the closure of all unauthorized roads and trails, without designating any new trails for hiking, horseback riding or mountain biking.

• The two Action Alternatives were informed by public and stakeholder feedback gathered earlier in the planning process and represent alternative approaches for addressing issues identified in the plan, while also meeting desired conditions for managing the park’s roads and trails.

The National Park Service has identified Alternative B as the preferred alternative for implementation.

An online “StoryMap” that provides an overview of the Draft Plan and the corresponding maps is available at https://arcg.is/1Oja9b .

For those who prefer to review printed copies of the Draft Plan, they are available for review at the Salem, Summersville and Rolla public libraries. The Draft Plan will also be available at park headquarters in Van Buren, located at 404 Watercress Drive, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The public comment period for the Draft Plan opened on June 18. The comments will be analyzed to determine if there are any adjustments needed and then an alternative will be selected for implementation.

The Draft Plan can be reviewed online at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectID=56591.

Comments will also be accepted through the mail to:

Superintendent

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

P. O. Box 490

Van Buren, Missouri 63965

As always, we look forward to hearing from the public and encourage all to visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/ozar or our Facebook page for further updates. For more information, please contact Dena Matteson at (573) 323-4814 or dena_matteson@nps.gov.