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01/10/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/10/2025 09:41

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park opens comment period for amphitheater rehabilitation project

Date:
January 10, 2025

Montrose, Colo. - On January 10, 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin a 30-day public comment period for an amphitheater rehabilitation project. The amphitheater is located on the south rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (BLCA), immediately east of the South Rim Campground.

The amphitheater rehabilitation will remove and replace paved asphalt surfaces, the concrete stage platform, nine rows of bench style seating, and the projection screen and screen support. Post-project, the amphitheater will meet Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS) with a reconstructed and rerouted asphalt access trail and modified seating and acoustics. The project will also install more energy efficient light fixtures that comply with Dark Sky International standards.

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) consultation, the NPS is seeking input on the amphitheater rehabilitation during a 30-day public comment period. For more information, or to submit comments, please visit https://parkplanning.nps.gov/BLCA-SRIM-AMP2025 . Submitting comments through the NPS Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) system is strongly encouraged.

Comments can also be mailed to: Superintendent, Curecanti National Recreation Area Attn: South Rim Amphitheater Rehabilitation102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230

Comments by email or phone will not be accepted. The 30-day public comment period opens on January 10, 2025, and closes on February 9, 2025.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is co-managed with Curecanti National Recreation Area. Learn more about both by visiting www.nps.gov/blca and www.nps.gov/cure. -
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