BLM Opens Nominations for Funding from the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act
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Las Vegas – Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opened the nomination period for Round 17 project proposals funded under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA.) The nomination period closes May 5.
Local governmental entities may seek SNPLMA funds for parks, trails, and natural areas in portions of Carson City and Clark, Lincoln and White Pine counties. Federal agencies may seek funds for capital improvements, conservation initiatives and restoration projects in eastern Nevada. Federal, State and other agencies may seek SNPLMA funds for hazardous fuels reduction in the Lake Tahoe Basin, the Carson Range and the Spring Mountain Range. Federal agencies may seek funding for acquisition of environmentally sensitive land statewide.
Since land sales within the Las Vegas Valley began under SNPLMA, more than $3.5 billion has been generated for improving communities by restoring habitat, reducing hazardous fuels and much more. More than 1,200 projects have been approved for funding by the Secretary of the Interior.
Specific requirements for nominating projects in the 17th round of SNPLMA funding is available at www.blm.gov/snplma. Nominations must be submitted directly to the BLM Southern Nevada District Office, SNPLMA Division, 4701 North Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89130.
For more information, please call Robert Wandel, Assistant District Manager, at (702) 515-5116. All Round 17 nominations must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. PST on May 5, 2017. Late nominations will not be accepted.
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.