Elko District Office
| Contacts: | Tom Warren | , 775-753-0355 |
Washouts - Don't Drop In
Elko, Nev. — Now that the much needed rains received during June have come and gone, backcountry roads are quickly drying out. Area residents are taking advantage of the warm summer days to explore these roads throughout northeast Nevada.
However, while exploring, drivers may encounter roads and creek crossings that have been washed out due to heavy rains. Areas that have already been identified with damage are: Pine Valley; West Fork, West Basin, and Scott Creek fire areas in the northeast corner of Elko County; and the Scraper Spring area near Midas.
“We are working to locate and identify where the washouts have occurred and to prioritize which areas will be repaired” said BLM Elko Operations Manager Tom Warren. “We are going to focus on repairing roads that may be completely impassable and repair or replace culverts, the priority will be for routes that are well traveled and then we will focus on access routes needed for administrative work.”
The BLM Elko office reminds backcountry visitors to drive according to the conditions of the road and to not assume the road they are traveling on is in good condition, there may be washouts or culvert damage ahead. Also, be prepared to take a different route and ensure you have a survival kit if necessary.
If you encounter road or culvert damage in your backcountry travels, write down the location and report the damage to the BLM Elko District Office located at 3900 E. Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801, or contact Tom Warren at 775-753-0355.
The BLM manages more land - over 245 million acres - than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on public lands.
Elko District Office 3900 East Idaho Street Elko, NV 89801