Public Input & Actions

BLM publishes proposed and final rules in the Federal Register and carries out environmental reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Announcing and explaining bureau plans and proposals and providing the public an opportunity to comment on proposed actions is an important part of informed management. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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Nevada

BLM issues Decision Record for Nellis Air Force Base Communications Site Right-of-Way Amendment and Renewal Project

BLM has issued a decision on categorical exclusion for the Mount Ella Communications Site in Lincoln County, Nevada. A separate right-of-way amendment and renewal decision remain to be issued later.
Nevada

BLM issues Decision for Yerington to Schurz Transmission Line Rebuild

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a decision record for a categorical exclusion to amend an existing powerline and install a new service tap.
Nevada

BLM issues Decision for North Valley Storage Transmission Line and Access Road

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a decision record for a categorical exclusion concerning Transportation and Utility Systems and Facilities on BLM-managed land.
Nevada

BLM approves Gemfield Mine Project plan of operation modification

Allows Gemfield Resources, LLC, to increase surface disturbance at the mine by 96 acres and finalizes the design of facilities at the site.
Nevada

BLM approves new Weed Heights Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Sierra Front Field Office has approved a right-of-way for the new Weed Heights Wastewater Treatment Plant near Yerington in Lyon County, NV.
Nevada

Black Rock Field Office announces the annual temporary closure of the High Rock Canyon Road

The Black Rock Field Office, Winnemucca District, Bureau of Land Management, will be seasonally closing a portion of the High Rock Canyon Road to use beginning Monday, February 2 through Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Nevada

BLM to begin the Jakes Fire Emergency wild horse gather

On or about January 26, 2026, the Humboldt River Field Office will begin an emergency wild horse gather in and around the Snowstorm Mountain and Little Humboldt Herd Management Areas (HMAs.)
Nevada

BLM issues decision for Centennial Trails construction

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a decision for Centennial Trails Construction near Carson City, NV.
Nevada

BLM will install bollards to protect natural resources on the Microplaya

The Black Rock Field will be installing bollards on the top of the west Microplaya slopes located north of the Black Rock playa.
Nevada

BLM issues decision for Winters Ranch Wetland enhancement project

The BLM has posted a decision for Winters Ranch Restoration Project located in Washoe Valley, between Reno and Carson City, NV.
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO, Carson City DO, Elko DO, Ely DO, Southern Nevada DO, Winnemucca DO

BLM Nevada strengthens rural wildfire response with engine donations statewide

BLM Nevada transferred five wildland fire engines to rural and volunteer fire departments statewide, investing $125,000 to strengthen local wildfire response and interagency cooperation ahead of fire season.