Press Releases

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Nevada, Ely DO

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.
Elko DO

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).
Nevada, Elko DO, Wells FO

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.
Nevada

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.
National Office, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming

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.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

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.
Nevada, Ely DO

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.
Nevada, Carson City DO

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.
Elko DO, Wells FO

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.
Nevada, Carson City DO

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.
Nevada, Ely DO, Bristlecone FO

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.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO, Black Rock FO

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.
Nevada

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.
Nevada

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.
Nevada, Elko DO

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.
Nevada

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.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM establishes advisory committee for Avi Kwa Ame National Monument

Avi Kwa Ame Monument Advisory Committee call for nominations
Nevada

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.
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO, Tonopah FO

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
National Office, Arizona, Nevada

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.
Nevada

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.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

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.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

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.
Nevada, Ely DO

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.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

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.