BLM Nevada News
ELY DISTRICT OFFICE NO. 2008-049
FOR RELEASE:  Monday, July 7, 2008
CONTACT:  Chris Hanefeld, (775) 289-1842; chris_hanefeld@nv.blm.gov

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Wilderness Management Plan

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District is asking for the public’s comments on the Fortification Range, White Rock Range, Parsnip Peak Draft Wilderness Management Plan and Environmental Assessment.

The 45-day public comment period concludes at close of business, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008.  Interested individuals should address all written comments to the BLM Ely District Office, HC 33 Box 33500, Ely, NV 89301.

A public comment meeting is scheduled at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 5, in the county commission chambers, at the Lincoln County Courthouse building, #1 Main Street, in Pioche, Nev.

The Fortification Range, White Rock Range, Parsnip Peak Draft Wilderness Management Plan and Environmental Assessment is available on the BLM Ely District website at http://www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/ely_field_office.html.  You may also visit www.blm.gov/nv/ and click on the Ely District Office.   Paper copies are available at the BLM Ely District Office, at 702 N. Industrial Way, in Ely, Nev., and BLM Caliente Field Office, at 1400 S. Front Street, in Caliente, Nev. 

The BLM has prepared a single management plan for the three wilderness areas because of their proximity and similarity of issues.  The plan provides the Ely BLM primary guidance on all decisions affecting the wilderness and establishes management practices that will maintain and protect their values for this and future generations.

For more information, contact Dave Jacobson, BLM Ely District wilderness planner, at (775) 289-1873 or dave_jacobson@nv.blm.gov.

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