The Bureau of Land Management is considering protecting some areas in the Red Desert because of their scenic qualities.
The agency’s Sheila Lehman says they’re considering amending the Rawlins Resource Management Plan, to limit development on parcels of land with important wilderness characteristics.
“There’s the potential to maybe be able to preserve it a little bit more, or by mitigating certain things to keep that quality – that wilderness quality,” Lehman said.
Environmental groups are pleased.