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BLM hosted “Lovelock Cave Days” are canceled

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Bureau of Land Management

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Humboldt Field Office

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WINNEMUCCA, Nevada. – In coordination with our partners, the BLM has canceled the 2020 Lovelock Cave Days event scheduled for May 19, 20 and 21.

Lovelock Cave Days is an annual educational event that brings approximately 300 fourth grade students from Humboldt and Pershing County schools to learn about cultural and natural resources in the vicinity of Lovelock Cave and at the Marzen House Museum in Lovelock. Approximately 25 presenters from the BLM and partner groups take part in the event. The event began in 2006 and has occurred every year since.

“We would like to thank our partners Marzen House Museum, Pershing County, Nevada Outdoor School, AmeriCorps, Coeur Rochester, Nevada Department of Wildlife, the Churchill County Museum, the Cowboy Arts and Gear Museum, and the California Trail Interpretive Center for their coordination and assistance in making this decision,” said Winnemucca District Manager Ester McCullough.

The BLM continues to serve the public while doing our part to address COVID-19. Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and recommendations from state and local public health authorities, events are canceled to limit the spread of the virus. The health and safety of staff and visitors in these facilities is our No. 1 priority.

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.