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

The Preliminary Environmental Assessment for the Washburn Wells project will be made available for public review for 30 days, starting on April 8, 2025. The proposed action would include the development of range improvements  within the Washburn Allotment including wells, a water storage tank, pipelines and troughs. In addition, actions would include construction of a steel fenced exclosure and low-tech restoration to restore riparian habitat along Little Washburn Creek.  

“The purpose of this action is to improve the rangeland and riparian conditions within the Washburn Allotment by providing additional water sources for grazing operations, improving livestock distribution through the allotment, and improving the riparian functionality of Little Washburn Creek,” said Winnemucca District Manager, Sam Burton.

The need for the project is established by the Bureau of Land Management’s responsibility under the Taylor Grazing Act of 1934, Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976, and grazing regulations at 43 CFR 4120 to review and respond to legitimate uses of public lands while preventing undue and unnecessary degradation.

Comments regarding this project must be mailed to:
Attn. Washburn Wells 
C/O Humboldt River Field Office
5100 East Winnemucca Blvd.
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Mailed comments must be postmarked by May 6, 2025.

The preliminary Environmental Assessment will be available for review on the BLM’s ePlanning site at the BLM National NEPA Register. For additional project information contact Kathy Torrence at 775-623-1500.