The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed and published the final Conceptual Management Plan (CMP) for the Baca National Wildlife Refuge. This CMP provides a broad overview of the management approaches the Service will apply for wildlife and wildlife habitat, public uses, facilities, interagency coordination, public education and outreach, and other operational needs at Baca.
The CMP establishes general guidance for management at Baca, and does not contain specific detail regarding issues such as whether new facilities will be built and where such facilities will be located, or how certain approved public uses will be implemented. Instead, the CMP is intended for use an interim plan until the Service develops a Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) for the refuge. Included in the CCP process are significant opportunities for public input and involvement and a thorough, in-depth analysis of all aspects of refuge management. Final, long-term guidance for the refuge will be established by the CCP.
or more information, or to request a copy of the document, please contact:
U.S.Fish and Wildlife ServiceSan Luis Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex
8249 Emperius Road
Alamosa, CO 81101.
(719) 589-4021
Baca National Wildlife Refuge was authorized by Congress in 2000, and will ultimately include approximately 92,500 acres of wetlands, desert uplands and riparian riparian
Definition of riparian habitat or riparian areas.
Learn more about riparian habitat in Alamosa and Saguache Counties. The refuge will serve an important function in wildlife conservation efforts in the San Luis Valley and compliment ongoing activities at the nearby Alamosa and Monte Vista refuges.
