Press Releases
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BLM updates vegetation management for northeast Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management today issued updates for how the agency will manage weeds and support wildlife restoration and rehabilitation work on public lands effected.
BLM seeks public comment on preliminary research for water power project
Asking the public to review and provide comment on a preliminary environmental assessment analyzing White Pine Pumped Storage Hydrogeologic Evaluation Project proposal to gather groundwater data in Steptoe Valley.
BLM seeks input for proposed Jackson Mountains wild horse and burro management plan
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments to update how the agency will manage wild horses and burros in the Jackson Mountains Herd Management Area.
BLM, USDA Forest Service announce 2025 grazing fees
The federal grazing fee for 2025 remains $1.35 per animal unit month for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.35 per head month for lands managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
BLM announces annual temporary closure of High Rock Canyon Road
The Bureau of Land Management will be closing a portion of the High Rock Canyon Road in the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area to vehicle use.
BLM launches year-2 of a fire science program at Reno high school
BLM firefighters kickoff the second year of a wildland fire education program at a career-tech high school in Reno, Nevada.
BLM approves Rough Hat Clark Solar Project
The BLM announces the approval of the Rough Hat Clark Solar Project, the 48th renewable energy project approved on public lands under President Biden’s leadership.
Elko District plans prescribed fire on Spruce Mountain
Weather conditions permitting, the Elko District is planning a 51-acre prescribed fire on public land on the western portion of Spruce Mountain.
BLM seeks input on proposed protections for the Sloan Utility and Transportation Corridor
BLM is seeking public comment on a proposed withdrawal of approximately 1,044 acres of public lands in Clark County for the next 20 years, subject to valid existing rights.
BLM seeks input on proposed protections for Amargosa Valley & Ash Meadows
The BLM is seeking comment on a proposal to withdraw approximately 308,890 acres of public lands in Nye County to protect the region’s unique resources and help avoid impacts from mining activities.
BLM seeks public input on proposed protections for ancestral Tribal lands near Las Vegas
BLM is seeking public comments on a proposal to withdraw approximately 1,805 acres of public lands in Las Vegas that hold cultural significance to the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians of the Las Vegas Indian Colony.
BLM has concluded the FY2025 Fish Creek Wild Horse Gather
Of 194 horses gathered, none were injured, 144 were shipped to the Winnemucca Off-Range Corral and 50 were released back to the Fish Creek Herd Management Area.
Nevada communities invited to apply for fire mitigation funding
BLM Nevada and the Nevada Fire Chiefs Association launch the Wildfire Risk Reduction Program. Grants of up to $75,000 are available to Nevada groups for fuels reduction and wildland fire education and outreach.
Bureau of Land Management announces new Southern Nevada District Office Manager
The Bureau of Land Management has selected Kim Liebhauser as the new Southern Nevada District Manager.
Bureau of Land Management announces February 5 & 6 meeting of the Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council
The Bureau of Land Management announced that the Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will host a field tour on February 5 and a public meeting on February 6 in Las Vegas.
Biden-Harris Administration proposes protections for Ruby Mountains
BLM is taking steps to protect Nevada's Ruby Mountains.
BLM seeks public input for proposed Las Vegas Valley land sale
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to sell 11 parcels totaling 89 acres of public lands throughout the Las Vegas Valley through the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act.
BLM invests $1.79 million to reduce wildfire risks in Nevada communities
BLM Nevada announces partnering agencies awarded funds for fuels reduction projects in 2025 - 2026.
BLM to begin a Fish Creek Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather
Plans is to begin a wild horse gather on or about Jan. 6, 2025, in and around the Fish Creek Herd Management Area (HMA) using the helicopter-assisted method.
BLM seeks input on proposed lithium exploration project
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a preliminary environmental assessment for the proposed Nevada North Lithium Exploration Project in Elko County.
BLM completes environmental assessment for the Sierra Solar Utilities Project
The BLM today issued a Final Environmental Assessment for the Sierra Solar Utilities Project.
BLM seeks input on proposed land sale to speed Anaconda copper mine cleanup
The BLM is seeking public input on the proposed sale of 2,062 acres of public lands within the Anaconda Mine Site in Lyon County to Atlantic Richfield Company in order to facilitate clean-up activities at the site.
BLM seeks input for proposed natural gas pipeline near Valmy
The BLM is seeking public comments on the proposed Valmy Lateral Pipeline Project, which would consist of a 16-mile, 24-inch buried natural gas pipeline between the existing Ruby Pipeline and the Valmy Power Plant.
Seasonal motorized vehicle closure at Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Habitat Area
The BLM, Sierra Front Field Office seasonal motorized vehicle closure of the Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Area went into effect on Dec. 1, 2024, and will end on April 30, 2025.
BLM seeks input on proposed wild horse gather plan for Lahontan Herd Management Area
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input to help inform an environmental assessment of the proposed Lahontan Wild Horse Gather Plan.