Humboldt River Field Office solicits public comment on improvements at Winnemucca Sand Dunes
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WINNEMUCCA, Nev — The Humboldt River Field Office has initiated a 30-day public comment period on the draft Environmental Analysis for the Winnemucca Sand Dunes (WSD). This project is being developed through a partnership with Northern Nevada ATV. The WSD is a popular area for mechanized recreation nine miles north of Winnemucca on Hwy 95.
The draft EA will analyze the construction of permanent infrastructure at the WSD. Construction will include interpretive signs, two shade structures, picnic tables and a dual vault toilet with exterior trash compartments.
The public can access the documents on ePlanning at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2013658/510. Comments can be submitted on the ePlanning site by clicking the “How to Get Involved” button in the left-hand column. Comments can also be submitted via the mail at-
Attn: Winnemucca Sand Dunes
C/O: Humboldt River Field Office
Bureau of Land Management
5100 East Winnemucca Blvd.
Winnemucca NV 89445
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Public comments must be received or postmarked by June 14, 2021. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, may be publicly available at any time. While you can ask that your personal identifying information be withheld from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Anonymity is not allowed for submissions from organizations or businesses and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses.
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.