BLM Nevada News
ELY DISTRICT OFFICE NO. 2009-29
FOR RELEASE:  Wednesday, March 11, 2009
CONTACT:  Chris Hanefeld, (775) 289-1842; chris_hanefeld@nv.blm.gov

BLM Schedules Public Meeting to Gather Public Comment on Route Study and EA for Silver State OHV Trail

Ely, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District is seeking public input regarding a study of existing motorized vehicle routes in White Pine County and related environmental assessment (EA) for the Silver State Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trail.  The study and EA are in accordance with the White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2006.

The meeting is scheduled at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, at the BLM Ely District Office, 702 North Industrial Way, in Ely.

The Silver State OHV Trail currently extends from near Caliente, in Lincoln County, Nev., northward to near the White Pine County line, about 45 miles south of Ely.  The Act would extend the trail northward to Elko County with a potential spur route extending westward to Eureka County.  The Act mandates that the selected route(s) not result in significant negative impacts to wildlife, natural or cultural resources, or traditional uses.

The formal 30-day public input period concludes at close of business, Friday, April 17, 2009.  Submit written comments to the BLM Ely District Office, HC 33 Box 33500, Ely, NV 89301.  Submit electronic comments to silverstatetrail@blm.gov

For more information, contact Kalem Lenard, BLM Ely District outdoor recreation planner, at (775) 289-1800 or james_lenard@nv.blm.gov

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