Public Input & Actions

BLM publishes proposed and final rules in the Federal Register and carries out environmental reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Announcing and explaining bureau plans and proposals and providing the public an opportunity to comment on proposed actions is an important part of informed management. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM Issues Final Analysis for Purple Sage Energy Center in Pahrump Valley

The BLM has issued the final environmental impact statement and resource management plan amendment for the proposed 400‑megawatt Purple Sage Energy Center project on 4,534 public acres in Clark County.
Nevada

Crescent Dunes Categorical Exclusion Announcement

The BLM has completed a categorical exclusion and issued a decision memorandum.
Nevada, Elko DO

Stage 1 fire restrictions begin in northeast Nevada

Due to increased fire danger, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions start on Friday, June 12, 2026, in northeast Nevada.
Nevada

BLM approves Satview fiber optic rights-of-ways

The Bureau of Land Management approved three rights-of-way to provide enhanced internet connectivity to rural Nevadans.
Nevada

BLM Approves Dodge Flat II Energy Project in Washoe County

The Bureau of Land Management has approved the Dodge Flat II energy project to produce up to 200-megawatts on up to 500 acres of public lands and 1,071 acres of private lands near Wadsworth in Washoe County.
Nevada

BLM issues Decision for Fuels Treatment Project

The Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Front Field Office, has issued a decision record for the Sierra Front Field Office Northern District Wildland-Urban Interface Shared Stewardship Fuels Treatments Determination of NEPA Adequacy (DNA) authorizing the BLM to implement fuels treatments on up to 25,000 acres of BLM managed lands near or adjacent to Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) communities across Washoe County, Nevada.
Nevada

BLM Approves Gridliance West Transmission Project Upgrades in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management today approved the proposed 155-mile GridLiance West transmission project to upgrade an existing single-circuit 230-kV system to a double-circuit 230-kV or 500-kV system in Clark and Nye counties.
Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2026 Caliente Complex wild horse bait and water gather operation

The Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2026 Caliente Complex wild horse gather near Caliente, Nevada, on May 28, 2026.
Nevada

BLM Cultural Resources Findings and Determinations for Southwest Intertie Project North

The Bureau of Land Management is providing public notice that the BLM has made preliminary findings of effect to cultural resources for the current Cultural Resources review regarding determination of potential adverse affects for the Southwest Intertie Project (SWIP) North Project.
Nevada

BLM issues Decision for Pinyon Trail System Expansion

The Bureau of Land Management Sierra Front Field Office has issued a Decision Record for a categorical exclusion authorizing the expansion of the Pinyon Trail System in Douglas County, Nevada.
Nevada

BLM issues Decision for Lemmon Drive Road Realignment Project

The Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Front Field Office, has issued a decision record for a categorical exclusion authorizing the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County to realign, elevate, and reconstruct approximately 2.5 miles of Lemmon Drive across 3,720 feet of BLM managed land near Swan Lake in Lemmon Valley, Nevada.