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Nevada, Battle Mountain DO, Tonopah FO

BLM seeks public comment on three proposed solar projects near Coaldale

The Bureau of Land Management is holding a virtual public meeting on May 30, 2024, to share information and receive public input on three applications for solar and energy storage projects.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO, Humboldt River FO

Humboldt River Field Office has initiated a public scoping period on the Blue Wing Complex Herd Management Area Plan

The Humboldt River Field Office is developing a Herd Management Area Plan (HMAP) for the Blue Wing Complex. A 30-day public scoping period will begin on May 2, 2024, and will end at 11:59 PM PST on June 1, 2024.
Nevada, Ely DO

Residents of eastern Nevada urged to prepare for 2024 wildfire season

A Bureau of Land Management fire official Wednesday advised eastern Nevada residents to prepare their home and property for the advent of wildfire season.
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO, Carson City DO, Elko DO, Ely DO, Southern Nevada DO, Winnemucca DO

BLM Nevada issues a 2024 Fire Prevention Order

A 2024 Fire Prevention Order is in effect beginning Wednesday, May 1 through October 31, 2024.
Nevada

BLM announces June 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Nevada

RENO, Nev.

Nevada, Sierra Front FO

Indian Creek Campground in Nevada remains closed for 2024 until further notice

The BLM, Sierra Front Field Office announces the Indian Creek Campground in Alpine County will remain closed until further notice.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

The Bureau of Land Management will begin Red Rock HMA Wild Horse and Burro bait and water gather operations

On or around April 24, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District Office will begin a wild horse and burro gather on the Red Rock Herd Management Area (HMA) l

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks input on $348 million in proposed conservation and restoration funding recommendations

BLM is seeking public input on Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) funding for conservation, restoration, and improvement projects throughout Nevada, the Lake Tahoe Basin, and the Lake Mead NRA.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM approves Dry Lake East Energy Center Solar Project in Nevada

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management today announced approval of the Dry Lake East Energy Center Solar Project on 1,635 acres of public lands in Clark County.

National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Eastern States, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming

Biden-Harris Administration finalizes strategy to guide balanced management, conservation of public lands

The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands. The final Public Lands Rule provides tools for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to help improve the health and resilience of public lands in the face of a changing climate; conserve important wildlife habitat and intact landscapes; facilitate responsible development; and better recognize unique cultural and natural resources on public lands. 
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks input on proposed GridLiance West Transmission Project near Las Vegas

BLM seeks input on proposed GridLiance West Transmission Project near Las Vegas
Nevada, Elko DO

BLM Elko, Wells Field Office, announces closure of BLM Road 1096 for Orange Bridge Replacement Project

Elko, Nev. – The Wells Field Office, Elko District, Bureau of Land Management, will be closing the Orange Bridge to vehicle use beginning Monday, June 3 through Friday, October 30, 2024.  The Orange Bridge is in the Marys River watershed in northern Elko County, Nevada and is part of BLM road 1096.
Nevada, Elko DO

The California Trail Interpretive Center Returns to Summer Hours: Open Seven Days a Week

The California Trail Interpretive Center (CTIC) will resume a seven-day per week schedule beginning Monday, May 6, 2024. Operating hours will be Monday through Sunday 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Eastern States, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming

BLM ensures fair taxpayer return, strengthens accountability for oil and gas operations on public lands

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to revise the Bureau of Land Mana

National Office, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming

Biden-Harris Administration delivers historic milestones, new actions for clean energy on public lands

The Biden-Harris administration today announced a series of historic milestones and actions to promote responsible clean energy development on public lands and help achieve President Biden’s goal of creating a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035.
Nevada, Carson City DO, Sierra Front FO

The Bureau of Land Management issues Decision for Eldorado Canyon Dam

CARSON CITY, Nev - The Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Front Field Office, has issued the Decision and Final Environmental Assessment for the Eldorado Canyon Dam Decomm

Nevada, Sierra Front FO

BLM approves Wabuska Geothermal Exploration Project in Nevada

National Office, Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah

BLM invests $4.8 million to address drought in western states as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a $4.8 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to boost partnerships aimed at

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to begin Caliente Complex wild horse bait and water gather operation

CALIENTE, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District, Caliente Field Office on or around April 1 will begin a wild horse gather in the Caliente Complex.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management announces public comment period on La Madre Foothills Recreation Area Management Plan

The Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District announces a public comment period for the draft Recreation Area Management Plan and Environmental Assessment for the La Madre Foothills area.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM seeks comment for the Robertson Mine Project in Nevada

BLM seeks comment for the Robertson Mine Project in Nevada

Public meetings are scheduled for Apr. 1 and 2