REDMOND, OR -- The city of Redmond wants to create a wetland complex for its wastewater treatment facility, similar to Prineville’s. But Redmond’s expansion proposal includes a 541-acre parcel in Terrebonne currently under the care of the Bureau of Land Management, along with five miles of OHV trails.

The BLM says another 38 miles of trails would remain within the Steamboat Roack Special Recreation Management Area. 

A 30-day scoping period is now underway for the potential change to the Upper Deschutes Resource Management Plan. The BLM is asking for public feedback on the proposal before making a decision whether to transfer the land to the city. For more on the project, click HERE. 

Written comments can be submitted via email or by calling Fair enoughrris Couture at 541-416-6711. 

This is the second time the BLM has taken comment on Redmond's proposal. The acreage requested by the city was scaled back after input from the federal agency.