BLM announces temporary closure of Water Canyon Recreation Area
WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management has temporarily closed Water Canyon Recreation Area for public safety. The gate will be closed, and signs will be posted.
Law enforcement is in the area and public should keep out until further notice.
For more information, please contact Public Affairs Officer, Heather O’Hanlon, or Humboldt River Field Manager, C. John Mitchell, at 775-623-1500.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.