Volunteers needed for National Public Lands Day event at Big Dune
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LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a National Public Lands Day event September 30 starting at 9 a.m. at Big Dune near Amargosa Valley in Nevada.
Volunteers are needed to help with clean-up and improvement projects. Gloves, trash bags, water and snacks will be provided. Volunteers will also receive a free shirt and one-day pass to Red Rock National Conservation Area. Participants are asked to wear proper work clothing, including hats, pants and sturdy footwear.
For more information, or to volunteer, contact Greg Brooks at gbrooks@blm.gov or (702) 515-5078
National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands and brings together hundreds of thousands of individual and organizational volunteers to help restore America’s public lands. As stewards, the BLM manages public lands for the benefit of current and future generations, supporting conservation as we pursue our multiple-use mission.
Additional information about National Public Lands Day is available at https://www.neefusa.org/public-lands-day.
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.