Public invited to participate in National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 24
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CALIENTE, Nev. – The public is invited to participate in a National Public Lands Day (NPLD) event scheduled Saturday, Sept. 24. Participants will work with Bureau of Land Management staff to install three new signs welcoming visitors to the Basin and Range National Monument.
“We will install the signs in the morning before taking everyone on a brief tour of the monument,” said Outdoor Recreation Planner Michael Irving. Irving encouraged participants to bring food and water, and work gloves. He said tools and materials will be provided. All participants will receive a free NPLD tee shirt.
NPLD is a success nationwide because of the collaboration between federal, state and local agencies, private organizations and individual volunteers. The event is spearheaded each year by the National Environmental Education and Training Foundation and is considered one of the largest single day volunteer efforts in the nation. Learn more at https://www.blm.gov/national-public-lands-day.
For more information or to register, contact Michael Irving at 775-726-8125 or mirving@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.