BLM approves Sun Valley School Campus Project
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CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District has approved the Washoe County School District Sun Valley School Campus Project. The WCSD plans to construct a Middle School and other future school facilities within an 80 acre parcel. The project area is located in Sun Valley, north of Reno, in Washoe County. Construction s expected to start in late 2017.
“The decision to approve the project supports administration priorities of facilitating opportunities for development on public lands that create jobs and help local economies grow and being a good neighbor to the communities we serve,” said Bryant Smith, Sierra Front Field Manager.
For this lease, the BLM has prepared an Environmental Assessment, Finding of No Significant Impact, and a Decision Record to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act. A copy of the EA is available at the Carson City District BLM Office and on the Project webpage at: https://goo.gl/iZW1x7
Additional information regarding the WCSD plans for the Sun Valley School Campus can be found at the WCSC website at: http://wcsdbuilding.com/middle-school-sun-valley/
For more information contact Gerrit Buma at 775-885-6004 or email gbuma@blm.gov.
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.