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, Carson City DO, Stillwater FO

BLM approves East Camp Douglas Exploration Plan

The Bureau of Land Management has issued an Environmental Assessment, Finding of No Significant Impact, and Decision Record for the East Camp Douglas Exploration Plan of Operations.
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM Approves Bullion Hill Underground Exploration Project in Lander and Eureka Counties

The Bureau of Land Management approved the Bullion Hill Underground Exploration Project, a gold and silver exploration project on 998 public acres near Crescent Valley in Lander and Eureka counties.
Nevada, Elko DO

BLM approves Not Much Geothermal Exploration Project

The Bureau of Land Management completed a Categorical Exclusion for the Not Much geothermal exploration project in Elko County, Nevada.
Nevada, Carson City DO, Sierra Front FO

BLM Christmas Tree Permits Available in Carson City District Starting Nov. 16

The Bureau of Land Management Carson City District begins selling Christmas tree permits on Monday, November 16, online and in-person. The permit is valid from the date of purchase through December 25.
Nevada

BLM issues Decision for State Route 361 Realignment Right-of-way

The Bureau of Land Management, Stillwater Field Office, has authorized the State Route 361 Realignment right of way Project in Nevada.
Nevada

$6,000 Reward Offered After Arson Destroys Sand Mountain Restroom

Visitors to Sand Mountain Recreation Area lost a public restroom to arson on Oct. 25, 2026. Now, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is asking for the public’s help identifying those responsible and offering a $6,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM to begin post-fire herbicide treatments north of Reno

The BLM and Nevada Department of Wildlife will begin herbicide treatments targeting cheatgrass and medusahead in recently burned areas north of Reno on BLM-administered lands.
Nevada

BLM issues proposed decision for Indian Creek Trails Realignment

issues proposed decision for Indian Creek Trails Realignment CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Bureau of Land Management has issued a proposed Decision authorizing the Alpine Trails Association to reconstruct, realign, rehabilitate, and maintain approximately four miles of the existing eight-mile Indian Creek Trail System, and to construct a new non-motorized connector trail, on BLM-managed lands approximately four miles north of Markleeville, California, in Alpine County.
Nevada

BLM issues proposed decision for Dry Canyon water development

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a proposed Decision to provide a reliable water source for desert bighorn sheep away from Highway 95, in Hawthorne, Nevada in Mineral County. This proposal would be used to discourage movement toward the roadway and Walker Lake. Water would be sourced from the existing spring in Dry Canyon.
Nevada, Ely DO, Utah

New Management Plan Protects Wild Horses and Restores the Range They Depend on in Nevada, Utah

To protect the long-term health and safety of wild horses in the Eagle Complex, the BLM has approved a management plan that addresses overpopulation and declining range conditions directly affecting the herd’s welfare.
Nevada, Ely DO, Bristlecone FO

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

The BLM has issued a Proposed Decision to authorize a new livestock water well within the South Butte grazing allotment in White Pine County near Ely.