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Nevada

BLM Nevada Advisory Councils to Meet in Elko in February

The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Nevada will hold a joint meeting of its three Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) at the High Desert Inn, 3015 Idaho Street, Elko, NV on Febr

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BLM sells 160 acres netting $23.84 million for projects in Nevada

Las Vegas --The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today sold 160 acres in 24 parcels for $23,840,000 during a competitive-public-land sale.

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BLM to Sell 440 Acres in Auction

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold an oral auction, Thursday, January 16 at 10:00 a.m., to sell 440 acres of public land in 28 parcels in Clark County, Nev.  The competi

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Upcoming Deadlines for Greater Sage-Grouse and Bi-State Sage-Grouse Projects

Comment periods for Greater Sage-grouse and Bi-state Sage-grouse projects from the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service and U.S.

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Red Rock Canyon Calling Local Artists for Spring Residencies

Las Vegas – Now’s the time for Southern Nevada artists to act on their resolution to bring together their creative sides with nature. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Red R

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BLM Changes Date for Oil and Gas Lease Sale for Parcels in Elko and Southern Nevada Districts

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada has changed the date for the oil and gas lease sale for parcels in the Elko and Southern Nevada Districts from April 15, 2014 to June 24, 2014.

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BLM ENCOURAGES COMMENTS ON NEVADA-NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA GREATER SAGE GROUSE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

The BLM and US Forest Service are continuing to take comments on the Nevada and Northeastern California Sub-Regional Greater Sage-grouse Draft Land Use Plan Amendments and Draft Environmental Impac

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BLM Nevada Oil and Gas Sale Results 12/10/2013

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) generated $1,979,581 during its quarterly oil and gas competitive lease sale held in Reno on December 10, selling 54 parcels that comprised 93,816 acres.

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Federal Firefighting Agencies Recruiting Summer 2014 Firefighters

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting applications for summer seasonal firefighting and dispatching positions for the 2014 fire season.

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BLM Announces the Release of the Record of Decision and Final Supplemental EIS for the Ruby Pipeline Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (Final SEIS) for the Ruby Pipeline Project with

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BLM Geothermal Lease Sale Results

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada generated $13,888 during its competitive geothermal lease sale held in Reno on Nov. 19.

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BLM and Forest Service Public Workshops on Draft Greater Sage-grouse EIS

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Forest Service will be holding a series of public workshops in December to provide information on the Nevada and Northeastern California Sub-Regional Greater

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Winners Announced in BLM Nevada 150 Photo Contest

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada has selected the winners of the Nevada 150 Photo Contest. The contest is a part of BLM's participation in Nevada's 150th Year Sesquicentennial.

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BLM Comment/Protest Periods Extended Due to Federal Government Shutdown

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada announces new dates for the close of the public comment or protest periods for four environmental impact statements:

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BLM to Host Public Tour of its Fallon Wild Horse and Burro Facility

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a public tour of its Indian Lakes Road Short-Term Holding Facility in Fallon, Nev., Friday, October 19.

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BLM Issues Rapid Ecological Assessments for Central Basin and Range and Mojave Basin and Range

The Bureau of Land Management issued two Rapid Ecological Assessments (REAs) summarizing the conditions of the Central Basin and Range and the Mojave Basin and Range ecological regions.

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Saddle-Trained Horses Available for Adoption as Part of Western States Wild Horse and Burro Expo

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Nevada Department of Corrections invite horse enthusiasts and the general public alike to a special wild horse adoption event at the Western States Wild

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Long-Term Monitoring Plan Approved for Ruby Pipeline Project

The U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management signed a decision amending the Right-of-Way Grant (ROW) and Plan of Development (POD) for the Ruby Pipeline Project on July 27, 2012.

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BLM's National Wild Horse and Burro Program Solicits Ideas, Input at Public Workshop

Join us for a highly interactive workshop to brainstorm possible strategies for the increased comfort of wild horses and burros at the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Palomino Valley National Wil

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Join BLM for a Public Workshop on the Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone Mitigation Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is continuing work to establish a solar energy program in six southwestern states including Nevada.

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BLM to Resume Jackson Mountains HMA Gather July 1

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will resume gathering excess wild horses from the Jackson Mountains Herd Management Area (HMA) Sunday, July 1, and is expected to last about two weeks.

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Palomino Valley Wild Horse and Burro Center Installs Sprinklers to Mitigate Effects of Heat Wave

In expectation of continued three-digit temperatures this weekend and to address public concerns, the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Palomino Valley Center outside Reno is installing sprinklers

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BLM to Continue Emergency Wild Horse Gather in Southern Area of the Jackson Mountains HMA

The BLM will continue its emergency gather of wild horses in the southern portion of the Jackson Mountains Herd Management Area (HMA) following a court ruling Wednesday.

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Results of BLM Nevada Oil and Gas Lease Sale 6/14/2013

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) generated $862,183 during its quarterly oil and gas competitive lease sale held in Reno on June 11, selling 33 parcels that comprised 53,923 acres.

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BLM Nevada Volunteer Receives "Making a Difference" National Award

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) presented its prestigious "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Awards at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.