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 "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.
Nevada

BLM issues Decision for Virgina City Power Line Amendment

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

BLM issues Decision for Pilot Mountain Exploration Project

The Bureau of Land Management has posted a decision for Guardian Metal Resources Exploration Project.
Nevada

BLM approves Chin Creek Emergency Stabilization and Burned Area Rehabilitation Project

BLM has approved emergency stabilization and burned area rehabilitation in the 2025 Chin Creek Fire area 57 miles northeast of Ely, to include contour log felling, aerial herbicide, and noxious weed control.
Nevada

BLM approves Southwest Gas pipeline ROW in Weed Heights

The Bureau of Land Management Sierra Front Field Office has approved a right-of-way (ROW) to Southwest Gas for a natural gas pipeline in Weed Heights, near Yerington, Lyon County, NV.
Nevada

The Humboldt River Field Office has concluded the Jakes Fire emergency wild horse gather

– On January 26, 2026, the Humboldt River Field Office (HRFO) began the 2026 Jakes Fire emergency wild horse gather and concluded the operation on January 30, 2026.