Press Releases
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BLM seeks input on proposed power line for Sierra Solar project
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a preliminary Environmental Assessment for a proposed power line on approximately 55 acres of public lands in Churchill County.
BLM announces geothermal lease sale results in Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office today held a competitive geothermal lease sale, offering 66 parcels totaling 219,130.24 acres.
BLM announces meeting of the Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council on November 12, 2024
The RAC will meet on November 12. The meeting will be held in-person at 4701 North Torrey Pines, Las Vegas, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific. A virtual participation option will also be available.
Black Rock Field Office seeks review of the DNA for the Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public review of a Determination of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Adequacy (DNA) for the Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area (HMA.)
BLM finalizes guidance for certain off-highway vehicle events in Nevada
The BLM has finalized guidance for considering future permits for Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) commercial, competitive, and organized group uses on 8,852 miles of public roads and trails.
BLM seeks input on proposed energy corridor updates
The BLM is seeking public comments on proposed amendments to the Energy Corridors necessary to accommodate potential renewable energy projects, such as the 200-megawatt Dodge Flat II Solar Energy Center in Washoe County.
BLM finishes environmental analysis for Dutch Flat gold mining exploration project
The Bureau of Land Management is announcing it has completed the Final Environmental Assessment for the proposed Dutch Flat Exploration Project in Humboldt County.
BLM issues final environmental analysis for proposed gold mine
A Notice of Availability will publish in tomorrow’s Federal Register to begin a 30-day public review period which ends Nov. 4, 2024.
Bureau of Land Management offers public tour of Indian Lakes Off-Range Corrals located in Fallon, Nevada on October 25, 2024
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a free public tour of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral located in Fallon, Nevada, on Friday, October 25, 2024.
BLM and NNCC announce a wild horse and burro adoption event for October 12, 2024
The BLM and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries have announced a saddle-started wild horse and burro adoption event at the NNCC on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
Fire restrictions reduced in central and northwest Nevada
Fire restrictions will decrease in central and northwest Nevada on October 4, 2024 on public lands and unincorporated private lands.
The California Trail Interpretive Center returns to winter schedule
The California Trail Interpretive Center (CTIC) will resume a five-day per week schedule beginning on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
Tonopah Field Office initiated public scoping period on the Bullfrog Herd Management Area Management Evaluation
A Management Evaluation has been prepared and is available for public review. The documents represent the current situation on range and will aid in alternative development of the Bullfrog Gather Plan.
Fire restrictions reduced in northeast Nevada
Fire restrictions will decrease in northeast Nevada on Tuesday, October 1 on public lands and unincorporated private lands in Elko, Lander, and Eureka Counties.
BLM land sale generates $477,500 for projects
On 9/12/24, BLM Ely District sold 5 parcels totaling 481.5 acres generating $477,500 under LCCRDA and WPCCRDA. Proceeds may be used for natural resources, recreation and wilderness in Lincoln and White Pine Counties, NV.
BLM issues analysis for proposed expansion of the Colado Mine Project in Nevada
BLM’s final environmental analysis of a proposed expansion of the Colado Mine in Pershing County is now available online for public review.
BLM issues final analysis for proposed Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada
Today BLM advanced a project that would mine lithium, a critical mineral, in Nevada.
BLM seeks input on proposed Copper Rays Solar Project in Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 90-day comment period on the Copper Rays Solar Project, a proposed 700- megawatt photovoltaic solar project on about 4,414 acres of BLM land in Nye County, Nevada.
BLM issues decision for the Murdock Mountain Phosphate Exploration Project
The Bureau of Land Management has issued a final decision approving the Murdock Mountain Phosphate Exploration Project in Elko County.
BLM Ely District offers firewood for sale
The Bureau of Land Management Ely District is offering cord units of mixed pinyon-juniper firewood to the public for $85 per cord.
BLM pinyon-juniper tree-thinning projects restore rangeland health, reduce fire risk
Two Bureau of Land Management pinyon-pine and juniper tree-thinning projects underway in eastern Nevada use different techniques to achieve the same goal, restore rangeland health and reduce catastrophic fire risk.
Public input welcomed for Programmatic ESR & Weeds Environmental Assessment
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Elko District Office invites the public to provide input on the Programmatic ESR & Weeds Environmental Assessment (EA).
The Bureau of Land Management has concluded the FY2024 Maverick-Medicine HMA Emergency Wild Horse bait and water gather operation
The Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2024 Maverick-Medicine Herd Management Area (HMA) Emergency wild horse gather near Wells, Nev., on September 2, 2024.
BLM announces meeting of the Sierra Front-Northern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council
The Bureau of Land Management announced that the Sierra Front-Northern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will host a public meeting on Oct. 3, and a field tour on Oct. 4, 2024, in Elko, Nev.
Bureau of Land Management releases proposed Western Solar Plan
The BLM today announced its proposed roadmap for solar energy development on public lands, designed to expand efficient and environmentally responsible solar project permitting on public lands across the West.