Elko District BLM to Conduct Herbicide and Mowing Treatments Near Elko, NV

March 14, 2018

ELKO, Nev. – The BLM Elko District, Tuscarora Field Office, is planning to conduct mowing and ground based-herbicide treatments around the communities of White Rock and Osino near the town of Elko, Nevada.  (full Article)

If you have specific questions regarding these treatments please contact Sam Cisney, Elko District Weed Management Specialist, at 775-753-0372 or by email at scisney@blm.gov.

BLM cautions against burning in windy conditions

March 15, 2018

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Winnemucca District, assisted local fire departments in fighting two controlled burns that escaped recently due to high winds.   It is very important to remember that Nevada has received less than 50 percent of its average precipitation between October 2017 and February 2018 and temperatures were above normal for the month of February when these incidents occurred. (full Article)

First female named State Forester to head Nevada Division of Forestry

March 15, 2018

by Kenzie Bales

CARSON CITY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — 

Bradley Crowell, Director of the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced his appointment of Kacey KC as the Nevada State Forester and Firewarden. As State Forester, KC will lead the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) in its mission to proactively manage and protect Nevada’s forests and rangelands, and safely respond to wildland fires. (full Article)

Indian Creek Campground now taking reservations online

March 13, 2018

March 13, 2018. CARSON CITY, Nev. – As of March 1, customers have been able to reserve campground sites on Recreation.gov, including the BLM-operated Indian Creek Campground, which is adjacent to Indian Creek Reservoir in Alpine County and is scheduled to open on May 4, barring weather. (Full Article)

BLM seeks public comment on proposed plan amendment for Mineral Ridge Mine

March 6, 2018

TONOPAH, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Tonopah Field Office, has prepared an Environmental Assessment for the proposed Custer Amendment to the Plan of Operations for Mineral Ridge Mine, located roughly five miles northwest of Silver Peak in Esmeralda County, Nevada. (more info)

BLM holds Designated Leasing Area Siting Forum March 13

February 26, 2018

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a Designated Leasing Area Siting Forum for the Southern Nevada District on March 13 in the ballroom at the Santa Fe Station in Las Vegas. The forum is open to the public. (more info)

Public input deadline extended for Revised Draft Resource Management Plan

February 7, 2018

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management has extended the deadline for public input on the Revised Draft Southern Nevada District Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement.

The deadline has been extended to March 23, 2018. The deadline was extended because of comments received from the public, and a desire by the BLM to collect more public input. The original deadline was February 2. (Read More)