Black Rock Rendezvous will proceed
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WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Black Rock Redezvous will proceed this weekend after the weather around the Black Rock Desert High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area improved Friday. Highway 447 leading to the NCA is open and the BLM will be setting up camp Saturday morning.
Certain planned activities may not occur depending on the ground conditions. The weather forecast for the Gerlach area lists a chance of scattered showers Friday evening and Saturday and mostly sunny on Sunday and Monday.
“Our main concern is the safety of the public, employees and our partners,” said Black Rock Field Manager Mark Hall. “Heavy rains and thunderstorms can create driving hazards on roadways, and mud slicks that make vehicle access difficult, particularly when hauling a trailer. Traffic on muddy backcountry roads can also cause ruts, erosion, and other damage so people should check the weather and road conditions before heading out.”
For more information on the event go to www.blackrockrendezvous.org
The BLM manages more than 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.