BLM will install bollards to protect natural resources on the Microplaya
WINNEMUCCA, Nev – The Black Rock Field will be installing bollards on the top of the west Microplaya slopes located north of the Black Rock playa.
The bollards (short posts) will keep traffic on the road and prevent future soil erosion and protect natural and cultural resources on the slopes of the Microplaya..
The categorical exclusion was signed and issued January 15, 2026.This project is located in the Black Rock Desert in Humboldt county. The decision can be found on the BLM National NEPA Registry. For more information, please contact project manager Amber Franklin 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.