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

BLM Announces September 2026 Sale of Oil and Gas Leases in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for September 16, 2026, to offer 14 oil and gas parcels totaling 20,600 acres in Nevada.
Nevada

BLM to Begin Moriah Herd Area Wild Horse Gather

On or about July 20, 2026, the BLM plans to begin a wild horse gather in and around the Moriah Herd Area (HA) located near Ely, Nevada, using the helicopter drive-trap method.
Nevada

BLM issues Decision for Vista 4 Water Tank

The Sierra Front Field Office has authorized a right-of-way (ROW) for Truckee Meadows Water Authority to build and operate the Vista 4 Water Tank and an access road east of Sparks, Nevada.
Nevada

BLM Authorizes Desert Mountain Pit Mineral Material Sale Contract Renewal

The Bureau of Land Management, Stillwater Field Office, has approved A&K Earth Movers Inc’s, Desert Mountain Pit Mineral Material Sale Contract Renewal in Churchill County, Nevada.
Nevada

BLM Authorizes Goni Pit Mineral Material Sale Contract Renewal in Carson City

The Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Front Field Office, has approved Cinderlite Aggregates Inc’s, Goni Pit Mineral Material Sale Contract Renewal in Carson City, Nevada.
Nevada, Ely DO, Bristlecone FO

BLM Authorizes Third Butte Community Pit in White Pine County, Nevada

The BLM has issued a decision authorizing the White Pine County Road Department to establish a new five-acre community gravel pit in north Spring Valley, Nevada.
Nevada

BLM to Begin the 2026 Lahontan Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather

On or about July 20, 2026, the Carson City District plans to begin a wild horse gather in and around the Lahontan Herd Management Area (HMA) located in Lyon and Churchill counties about 35 miles east of Carson City, Nevada.
Nevada

Bureau of Land Management to begin the 2026 Callaghan Complex Wild Horse Gather

On or about July 10, 2026, the Bureau of Land Management plans to begin a wild horse gather on and around the Callaghan Complex (Complex), using the helicopter-assisted method.
Nevada

June 2026 BLM and NNCC saddle-started wild horse adoption a success

The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries conducted a saddle-started wild horse adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center on June 27, 2026.
Nevada

BLM Announces Temporary Closures at Black Rock Desert Playa

The Bureau of Land Management is temporarily closing a portion of the Black Rock Desert playa for the annual Burning Man event from July 30 through Oct. 10, 2026.
Nevada, Ely DO, Caliente FO

BLM Seeks Initial Input for Eagle Complex Wild Horse Management in Nevada and Utah

The BLM is seeking public comments on proposed management of wild horses across three herd management areas collectively referred to as the Eagle Complex.