Army One Step Closer to Expanding Fort Carson Maneuver Range

Fort Carson, Colorado  The Army announced that it will seek to acquire up to 418,000 acres of land to expand the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Range Area. The announcement came about 2 weeks after the office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) granted the Army a waiver from the Major Land Acquisition Moratorium.

The next step in the process is to begin the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in support of the expansion efforts. The Army will reportedly actively seek public comment and participation to ensure all interests are heard.