BLM Issues Proposed Decision for New Livestock Well Near Ely, Nevada

Nevada
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ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management has issued a Proposed Decision to authorize a new livestock water well within the South Butte grazing allotment in White Pine County near Ely.

The South Butte Well #2 project would improve livestock grazing management and support attainment of rangeland health standards and guidelines.

For more information, visit the South Butte Well #2 project web page or contact Sam Haigh, Rangeland Management Specialist, at 775-289-1882 or shaigh@blm.gov.


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.