BLM Authorizes Geotechnical Investigations for Lemmon Valley Stormwater Improvement Project
The Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Front Field Office, has authorized Washoe County to conduct geotechnical site investigations in support of future storm‑water control facility construction near the Heppner Subdivision in Lemmon Valley, Nevada.
The authorized work is located near the intersection of Oregon Boulevard and Highway 165 and includes excavation of test pits and establishment of short overland access routes, totaling approximately 0.352 acres of temporary ground disturbance. These activities are designed to collect subsurface data needed to inform engineering design for future flood‑mitigation infrastructure.
This action is categorically excluded from further National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis under 516 DM 11.9(J)(3), which covers preliminary site investigations, geotechnical characterization studies, and environmental monitoring. Design features incorporated into the project include pre‑construction nesting bird clearance surveys, dust‑control measures consistent with Washoe County District Board of Health regulations, and avoidance of areas infested with noxious weeds.
The proposed activity supports ongoing efforts to address chronic flooding issues in Lemmon Valley by enabling Washoe County to develop effective storm‑water management solutions. The project conforms to the Carson City Field Office Consolidated Resource Management Plan (May 2001).
Additional information, including a map of the project area, is available on the Project Home Page.
For more information, please contact BLM Realty Specialist Christopher Searle at [email protected] or 775‑885‑6000.
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.