Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on draft environmental assessment for Campbell Creek Science Center Access Improvement Project

ANCHORAGE, Alaska- The Bureau of Land Management today released a draft environmental assessment that analyzes the effects of conceptual design alternatives for the construction of a parking lot for the Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC).

The draft environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact are available for a 14-day public review and comment period ending on Feb. 10. The document includes maps of the two alternatives and is available for review and comment on the BLM's National NEPA Register.

"A new and improved parking lot would improve safety and access for all CCSC visitors. We're excited to enhance our visitor's experience with dedicated school bus lanes, safe crossing from the parking lot and improved orientation to the CCSC building," said Nancy Patterson, Manager of Campbell Creek Science Center.

Additional benefits of the project include the establishment of a new parking area with improved pedestrian-vehicle traffic flow, a bus drop-off area for school children attending field trips and emergency vehicle access to the building. The improved orientation of the proposed parking area eliminates the safety hazard of visitors crossing Science Center Drive to reach the CCSC building.

For additional information on the environmental assessment development, contact the Campbell Creek Science Center Manager Nancy Patterson at [email protected].