JACKSON, Wyo. — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Elk Refuge is seeking public review and comment for re-authorizing the Compatibility Determination (CD) for the Multi-Use Pathway on the west side of the Refuge. Written comments will be accepted from November 19 through December 10, 2020.
A copy of the draft CD is available by request and on the National Elk Refuge website. Please submit written comments to Refuge Manager, Frank Durbian, PO Box 510, Jackson, WY or frank_durbian@fws.gov.
A Compatibility Determination regarding the Multi-Use Pathway was originally completed in 2009 and non-priority use CDs must be re-evaluated every 10 years. The purpose of the Multi-Use Pathway is to provide a safe, accessible, and connected facility for non-motorized (pedestrian and bicycle) recreation and transportation in proximity to a major highway and the National Elk Refuge. The pathway provides a vital connection between the Town of Jackson and Grand Teton National Park while simultaneously proving users with a safe, educational, enjoyable, and alternative form of travel and recreation.
Compatibility Determinations are documents written, signed and dated by the refuge manager and the regional chief of refuges that signify whether proposed or existing uses of national wildlife refuges are compatible with their establishing purposes and the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
The public is encouraged to provide input by writing to: Refuge Manager, National Elk Refuge, PO Box 510, Jackson, WY 83001; or by email frank_durbian@fws.gov. Comments will be accepted from November 19 through December 10, 2020
