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 approves the Schellbourne Wildland Urban Interface Project

BLM will remove up to 3,000 acres of pinyon and juniper trees surrounding the Gilbert and Schellbourne Ranches 39 miles north of Ely in White Pine County.
Nevada

BLM issues final analysis for GridLiance West transmission project upgrades

The BLM today issued final plans for the proposed 155-mile GridLiance West project in Clark and Nye Counties. The project would upgrade an existing power line.
Nevada

BLM seeks input on proposed land conveyance to Las Vegas for park

BLM seeks comments on a proposed lease of 122 acres of public land to the City of Las Vegas to develop a new community park. The comment period ends April 16, 2026.
Nevada

Direct sale of public lands in Lyon County

The Sierra Front Field Office, proposes a non-competitive sale of 2,062.42 acres of public lands to Atlantic Richfield Company at no less than fair market value.
Nevada

Filing of plats of survey

The purpose of this notice is to inform the public and interested State and local government officials of the filing of Plats of Survey in Nevada.
Nevada

BLM approves "Middle Mile” Fiber Optic Line in Lassen, Plumas Counties

The Bureau of Land Management Sierra Front Field Office has approved rights-of-way (ROW) to the California Department of Technology, and to American Dark Fiber, for fiber optic facilities in the Hallelujah Junction area of Lassen and Plumas Counties, California.
Nevada

BLM seeks input on land sale to speed Anaconda copper mine cleanup

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management proposes to convey 2,062 public acres within the Anaconda Mine Site near Yerington in Lyon County to Atlantic Richfield Company to facilitate clean-up of the site.
Nevada

BLM proposes sale of public land in Las Vegas Valley

BLM seeks public comment on the next proposed land sale under SNPLMA. Comment period closes April 9, 2026. If approved, the auction for 22 parcels comprising 223 acres will take place on April 28, 2026.
Bristlecone FO

BLM to begin emergency wild horse gather near Ely

The Bureau of Land Management will begin an emergency wild horse gather on Feb. 22, 2026, in Antelope Valley. The gather will primarily focus on wild horses located outside the Antelope Herd Management Area (HMA) and Moriah Herd Area (HA) in White Pine County, Nevada.
Nevada

BLM Nevada and Northern Nevada Correctional Center cancel February 2026 wild horse adoption event

The Feb. 21 adoption at Northern Nevada Correctional Center has been cancelled due to snow. Horses advertised in the catalog will be available in the online catalog March 9 to 16, with pickup at Palomino Valley Center.
Nevada

BLM approves wild horse management plan in Lander County

The estimated population for the Callaghan Complex as of late 2025 is significantly more than the appropriate management level.