BLM Announces Temporary Safety Closure of Public Lands for STIHL National Championship Air Races
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CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Carson City District-Sierra Front Field Office announces a temporary closure order for a Special Recreation Permit issued to the Reno Air Racing Association. On September 7-15, 2019, 450 acres of public lands north of the Reno-Stead Airport will be temporarily closed for the qualifying and competition events.
Throughout the event, the area of public land that is temporarily closed will be patrolled by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with BLM. Any person who violates the temporary closure may face penalties. The patrols are intended to ensure that a safety perimeter around the course area is maintained during the temporary closure periods.
The temporary closure does not apply to event officials, medical and rescue personnel, law enforcement, and agency personnel monitoring the events.
For more information please contact Terah Malsam, Realty Specialist, at 775-885-6153.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The agency’s mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Diverse activities authorized on these lands generated $96 billion in sales of goods and services throughout the American economy in fiscal year 2017. These activities supported more than 468,000 jobs.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.