Press Releases
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BLM pinyon-juniper tree-thinning projects restore rangeland health, reduce fire risk
Two Bureau of Land Management pinyon-pine and juniper tree-thinning projects underway in eastern Nevada use different techniques to achieve the same goal, restore rangeland health and reduce catastrophic fire risk.
Public input welcomed for Programmatic ESR & Weeds Environmental Assessment
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Elko District Office invites the public to provide input on the Programmatic ESR & Weeds Environmental Assessment (EA).
The Bureau of Land Management has concluded the FY2024 Maverick-Medicine HMA Emergency Wild Horse bait and water gather operation
The Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2024 Maverick-Medicine Herd Management Area (HMA) Emergency wild horse gather near Wells, Nev., on September 2, 2024.
BLM announces meeting of the Sierra Front-Northern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council
The Bureau of Land Management announced that the Sierra Front-Northern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will host a public meeting on Oct. 3, and a field tour on Oct. 4, 2024, in Elko, Nev.
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.
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.
BLM Ely District Office keeps doors open during construction
The Bureau of Land Management Ely District Office remains open to the public while construction is underway to replace the front parking lot.
The Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2024 Marietta Wild Burro Gather
The Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2024 Marietta wild burro gather located approximately 45 miles south of Hawthorne, Nev., in Mineral County., on August 22, 2024.
Bureau of Land Management to begin the Maverick-Medicine Herd Management Area Emergency Horse Gather
On or about August 25, 2024, the Wells Field Office plans to begin an emergency wild horse gather on and around the Maverick-Medicine Herd Management Area (HMA) located approximately 62 miles southwest of Wells, Nevada.
Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2024 Marietta Herd Management Area Wild Horse and Burro Gather
On or about August 20, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management plans to begin a wild horse and burro gather on and around the Marietta Herd Management Area.
BLM to conduct public information forum for Samantha Solar Project
The Bureau of Land Management Ely District, Bristlecone Field Office will host an information forum on Aug. 19, 2024, to gather public input on the Samantha Solar Project proposed in White Pine County, Nev.
The Bureau of Land Management issues temporary closure on the Black Rock Playa
The Black Rock Field Office announced temporary closure and temporary restrictions for activities on public lands for five years in June 2023.
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.
The Bureau of Land Management has concluded the FY2024 Blue Wing Complex Wild Horse and Burro Gather
The Humboldt River Field Office has concluded the FY2024 Blue Wing Complex wild horse and burro gather near Lovelock, Nev., on July 31, 2024.
BLM seeks comment for the Lamoille Summit Trail System in Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on the proposed Lamoille Summit Trail System (Project) located between Elko and Spring Creek, Nevada. The proposed project would consist of the construction of three trailhead/parking areas with approximately 50 miles of non-motorized trails on lands administered by the BLM.
BLM seeks initial input for March 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 12 oil and gas parcels totaling 23,443 acres that may be included in a March 2025 lease sale in Nevada. The comment period ends Aug. 28, 2024.
BLM establishes advisory committee for Avi Kwa Ame National Monument
Avi Kwa Ame Monument Advisory Committee call for nominations
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.
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
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.
BLM seeks nominations to the Sierra Front-Northern Great Basin and Mojave-Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Councils
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for its Sierra Front-Northern Great Basin and Mojave-Southern Great Basin RACs for vacant positions and positions that will become vacant.
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.
Bureau of Land Management and Colorado Mesa University invite public to participate in recreation focused outreach meetings
The Bureau of Land Management and Colorado Mesa University invite you to participate in Southern Nevada recreation focused outreach meetings in August 2024.
BLM proposes sale of public land parcels in Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to sell seven parcels of public land, totaling 571 acres, in Lincoln and White Pine counties.
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.