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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.
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BLM delivers more clean energy with Dry Lake East Energy Center in Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management has issued a right-of-way for a new solar project located within the Dry Lake East Designated Leasing Area in Clark County, Nevada.
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BLM to hold geothermal lease sale October 8, 2024
The Bureau of Land Management will hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
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BLM establishes advisory committee for Avi Kwa Ame National Monument
Avi Kwa Ame Monument Advisory Committee call for nominations
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BLM issues final analysis for Libra Solar Project in Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management has published the final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Libra Solar Project in Mineral and Lyon Counties, Nevada.
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BLM seeks public input for seven solar projects in Nevada
Proposed projects could add up to 6.2 GW of clean energy to the grid, power 1.6 million homes
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Biden-Harris Administration advances clean energy projects on Western public lands with potential to power nearly 2 million homes
The Department of the Interior today announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is advancing nine solar projects on public lands that could potentially power nearly 2 million homes with clean energy.
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BLM seeks input on proposed sale of public lands for affordable housing
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking input on a Clark County Department of Social Services proposal to buy 20 acres of public lands in southwest Las Vegas Valley for affordable housing development.
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BLM seeks input on Northern Ivanpah Valley Desert Tortoise habitat plan in Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office is proposing to restore and reconnect fragmented habitat in the northern Ivanpah Valley for the threatened desert tortoise.
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BLM seeks input on proposed land transfer to Walker River Paiute
The Bureau of Land Management is taking public input on a proposal to transfer approximately 173 acres to the Walker River Paiute Tribe, to be held in trust by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
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Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2024 Blue Wing Complex Wild Horse and Burro Gather
On or about July 08, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management plans to begin a wild horse and burro gather on and around the Blue Wing Complex (Complex) located near Lovelock, Nev., using the helicopter-assisted method.
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Acting Deputy Secretary Daniel-Davis highlights DOI's clean energy progress in Nevada
A Notice of Availability of the final environmental analysis for the Greenlink West Transmission Project will publish to the Federal Register on June 14th initiating a 30-day public comment period that ends on July 15.
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Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council meets August 14 & 15 in Las Vegas
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BLM seeks input on $348 million in proposed conservation and restoration funding recommendations
BLM is seeking public input on Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) funding for conservation, restoration, and improvement projects throughout Nevada, the Lake Tahoe Basin, and the Lake Mead NRA.
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BLM approves Dry Lake East Energy Center Solar Project in Nevada

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management today announced approval of the Dry Lake East Energy Center Solar Project on 1,635 acres of public lands in Clark County.

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Biden-Harris Administration finalizes strategy to guide balanced management, conservation of public lands
The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands. The final Public Lands Rule provides tools for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to help improve the health and resilience of public lands in the face of a changing climate; conserve important wildlife habitat and intact landscapes; facilitate responsible development; and better recognize unique cultural and natural resources on public lands. 
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BLM takes next step on proposed Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Mine in Nevada

TONOPAH, Nev.

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BLM ensures fair taxpayer return, strengthens accountability for oil and gas operations on public lands

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to revise the Bureau of Land Mana

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Biden-Harris Administration delivers historic milestones, new actions for clean energy on public lands
The Biden-Harris administration today announced a series of historic milestones and actions to promote responsible clean energy development on public lands and help achieve President Biden’s goal of creating a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035.
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BLM invests $4.8 million to address drought in western states as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a $4.8 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to boost partnerships aimed at

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BLM seeks comment for the Robertson Mine Project in Nevada

BLM seeks comment for the Robertson Mine Project in Nevada

Public meetings are scheduled for Apr. 1 and 2

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BLM proposes stronger greater sage-grouse conservation plans

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing a draft plan to strengthen greater sage-grous

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Bureau of Land Management announces scoping period for the Muddy River Floodplain Restoration Project

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office is planning a restoration project for a portion of the Muddy River floodplain, app

NNCC Adoption Results for the February 24, 2024 event
February 2024 BLM Nevada and Northern Nevada Correctional Center saddle-started wild horse adoption a success

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BLM plans prescribed burn in Alpine County

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District is planning a prescribed burn of approximately 45 piles of woody debri