Press Releases

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Nevada

Fireworks prohibited on public lands

As Nevadans celebrate America’s independence and head to the outdoors for the holi

Nevada

BLM Issues Temporary Closures and Restrictions on the Black Rock Playa

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. — The BLM has announced a temporary closure and temporary restrictions for the Black Rock Playa for limited periods during each of the next five years.

Nevada

BLM Nevada issues notice for oil and gas lease sale

RENO, Nevada – The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office today issued an environmental assessment and sale notice for a competitive oil and gas lease sale in the third quarter.&

Elko DO

California Trail Interpretive Center Trail Days June 3-4 – surviving the trail!

ELKO, Nev. –The California Trail Interpretive Center is hosting the 18th annual California Trail Days pioneer re-enactment this Saturday and Sunday, June 3-4, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM reminds the public to be safe when recreating over the holiday weekend

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Nevada, Ely DO

Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School receives BLM computers

ELY, Nev.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO, Tonopah FO

The BLM extends withdrawal for protection of the historic town of Rhyolite

Nye County, NV. — The Bureau of Land Management today announced publication of a Public Land Order that extends the withdrawal of public lands in the historic town of Rhyolite for

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Muddy Mountains Travel Management Plan comment period extended

LAS VEGAS – At the request of community members, the Las Vegas Field Office will extend the public comment period for the development of a travel managem

Nevada

Humboldt River Field Office has initiated a public comment period for the Washburn Wells Preliminary Environmental Assessment

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.— The Preliminary Environmental Assessment for the Washburn Wells project will be made

Nevada

BLM Issues Fire Prevention Order

RENO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Nevada is asking for your help to prevent human-caused fires all year long. A fire prevention order is being put in place beginning May 1 across Nevada.

Carson City DO

BLM announces temporary safety closure of public lands for Reno Air Races

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Sierra Front Field Office announces a temporary closure order for a special recreation permit issued to the Reno Air Racing Association.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM announces Red Canyon Road washed out due to flooding

CARSON CITY, Nev.