BLM Nevada News
ELY DISTRICT OFFICE NO. 2009-23
FOR RELEASE:  Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009
CONTACT:  Chris Hanefeld, (775) 289-1842; chris_hanefeld@nv.blm.gov

BLM Seeks Public Input on Wilderness Management Plan

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District is asking for the public’s input on the Clover Mountains and Tunnel Spring Wilderness Management Plan.  The Clover Mountains and Tunnel Spring wilderness areas are located in southeastern Lincoln County.

The BLM has scheduled two public meetings in Nevada, at 6 p.m.  Dates and locations are:
• Wednesday, Feb. 25, The Deuce, Suite 1, 150 N. Yucca Street, Mesquite
• Thursday, Feb. 26, BLM Caliente Field Office, 1400 S. Front Street, Caliente

The BLM is preparing a single management plan for the two wilderness areas because of their proximity and similarity of issues.  The plan will provide the BLM primary guidance on all decisions affecting the wilderness and establish management practices that will maintain and protect their values for this and future generations.

The deadline to provide input on the Clover Mountains and Tunnel Spring Wilderness Management Plan is 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2009.  Send comments to the BLM Ely District Office, HC 33 Box 33500, Ely, NV 89301.

The BLM anticipates completing a draft plan and making it available for public comment in August 2009.  The final plan is scheduled for completion in December 2009.

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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