BLM Issues Permit for 2017 Burning Man Event
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RENO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a special recreation permit authorizing Black Rock City (BRC) LLC to host the 2017 Burning Man event on public lands in Nevada. The event will take place from Aug. 27 through Sept 5.
“We are excited for another great year for the Burning Man event after working with Black Rock City and other partners on the planning effort,” said Mark Hall, Black Rock Field Office Manager. “The heavy levels of precipitation in the winter and spring months did saturate the playa surface more than usual, but the event area is now completely dry and will provide for a great venue just as in years past.”
Burning Man has occurred annually on public lands situated on the Black Rock Desert Playa since 1990. The permit is the largest and most complex issued by the BLM, allows up to 70,000 participants and includes updated public health, safety and environmental safeguards. Temporary public land-use closures are also implemented to protect the environment, ensure public safety, address local community concerns, and facilitate the event.
As the event has grown in popularity, attendance has dramatically increased the complexity of management responsibilities. During the event, Black Rock City becomes one of the largest populated cities in Nevada. Event operations occupy approximately 4,400 acres of public land for seven weeks, beginning with site preparations in early-August through final clean-up in early October.
Copies of the permit and other related environmental documents are available online at ePlanning and upon request from the BLM Winnemucca District Office, 5100 East Winnemucca Boulevard, Winnemucca, NV 89445-2921, during regular business hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
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.