Spooner Lake master plan comment open until July 20

The Nevada Division of State Parks is seeking input on Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park for the development of a new park master plan, according to a news release.

The intent is to provide a comprehensive management strategy for the state park over the next 20 years.

Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park welcomes approximately 100,000 visitors annually, the release said. The park spans more than 12,000 acres and features more than 60 miles of trails, historic sites, and wildlife habitat. The master plan will aim to balance recreational demands with preservation of natural and cultural resources.

To support this planning effort, Nevada State Parks has launched an interactive StoryMap to provide information on the existing conditions of the park.

The online survey is available at surveymonkey.com/r/SpoonerLakeBackcountry.

In addition to the online survey, comments may be submitted at planning@parks.nv.gov or regular mail:

Nevada Division of State Parks

Attn: Park Planning Program

901 S. Stewart St., Suite 5005

Carson City, NV 89701

The online survey will close July 20 at 11:59 p.m. This is also the last day to submit written comments.