BLM Opens Black Rock Visitor's Contact Center May 19th
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WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Black Rock Visitor’s Contact Center, located at 200 Transfer Rd. in Gerlach, NV, will open for the 2017 season on Friday, May 19. Operating hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Thursday through Monday. It will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday each week.
“I highly encourage the public to stop in at the Center to learn more about the Black Rock Desert and the BLM administered lands in the surrounding area through interpretive panels and maps,” said Mark Hall, Acting Field Manager for the Black Rock Field Office. “Information about historical, cultural and natural resources in the area such as wildlife, plants, wilderness, and recreational opportunities is also available.”
The Black Rock Visitor’s Contact Center is a tool put in place for the public’s use to assist with inquiries about public lands. The facility will be open through the end of October and will be staffed by BLM personnel.
“The Center also has important safety information for visitors,” Hall added. “With many portions of the playa still being flooded, we ask the public to exercise caution when recreating near it. Driving on the wet surface of the playa will result in getting stuck and the spotty cell service in the area means you might not be able to call for help.”
For additional information about visiting the Black Rock Visitor’s Contact Center, call 775-557-2503 after May 19, 2017 or contact Mark Hall, Acting Field Manager for the Black Rock Field Office at (775) 623-1500 or mehall@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.