Press Releases

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Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

The Bureau of Land Management issues Decision on the Spring Mountains Wild Horse & Burro Complex Herd Management Area Plan

LAS VEGAS, NEV. - The Southern Nevada District Office has issued the Decision and Final Herd Management Area Plan for the Spring Mountains Wild Horse and Burro Complex.

Carson City DO

BLM announces temporary safety closure of public lands for Reno Air Races

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Sierra Front Field Office announces a temporary closure order for a special recreation permit issued to the Reno Air Racing Association.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

In compliance with the SNPLMA, land sale generates more than $138.5 million for projects

LAS VEGAS --The Las Vegas Field Office sold 376.465 acres in 32 parcels for $138,575,000 during a modified competitive online pu

Battle Mountain DO

Bureau of Land Management Seeks Public Comment on 172.51 Acres Non-competitive Direct Sale of Public Land to Lander County

The Mount Lewis Field Office is seeking comment on a proposed non-competitive direct sale to Lander County of the United States’ reversionary interest in 172.51 acres of land in Lander County, Nevada.
Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM to implement Tamarack Fire Salvage Project

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Sierra Front Field Office has approved the implementation of the Tamarack Fire Salvage Project in accordance with Title 43 of the Code of Federal Regulat

Nevada

BLM issues fire prevention order, urges public to help prevent human-caused wildfires 

RENO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Nevada is asking for your help to prevent human-caused fires all year long.

Nevada

BLM Sponsors Lovelock Cave Days for Local Fourth Graders

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – On May 17-19th the Humboldt River Field Office will host the annual Lovelock Cave Days.

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management Nevada issues notice for oil and gas lease sale

Reno, NV — Following an inju

Nevada, Carson City DO

Stillwater Field Office seeks public comment on Marietta Burro Gather

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Stillwater Field Office has initiated a 30-day public comment period and is seeking public input in preparation of an environmental ass

Nevada

BLM offers public tour of wild horse corral in Fallon

The Bureau of Land Management will host a free public tour of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral in Fallon, Nevada, on Friday, May 13.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management proceeds with processing of the Copper Rays Solar Project Application

LAS VEGAS – The BLM has completed the initial evaluation of the Copper Rays Solar Project right-of-way application in coordination with appropriate federal, state, and lo

Elko DO

BLM Elko District to burn tumbleweeds along fence lines

ELKO, Nev.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on Legacy Trail Phase 1 draft environmental assessment

LAS VEGAS — The Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District announces the availability of a draft environmental assessment to address potential environmental consequences as

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM Solicits Competitive Bids for Las Vegas Area Solar Energy Project

LAS VEGAS – As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal to permit 25 gigawatts of renewable energy on public lands by 2025 and achieve a carbon pollution-free power sector by

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

North Oak Creek Parking Area in Red Rock Canyon to Temporarily Close During Expansion Project

LAS VEGAS – The parking area for the North Oak Creek trailhead will be temporarily closed from April 15 to 22, 2022, during a parking area expansion project.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks public comment to lease and subsequently convey land to Clark County for a fire station

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office today announced it is seeking public comment on Clark County’s proposal to lease and sub

Winnemucca DO, Humboldt River FO

Final Environmental Assessment issued for Lincoln Hill Exploration Project

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. — The Humboldt River Field Office has signed a Decision Record, issued a Finding of No Significant Impact and the final Environmental Assessment for an exploration

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on Draft Environmental Assessment for the Piute-Eldorado Valley Area of Critical Environmental Concern Management Plan

LAS VEGAS – Recognizing the need to balance critical habitat for the threatened desert tortoise with high-quality visitor experience, the Bureau of Land