BLM promotes public health and safety through responsible public land use
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WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Black Rock Field Office (BRFO) encourages public land users recreating in the Black Rock-High Rock Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area (NCA) to follow CDC guidance and current Governor Directives. Please follow all the regulations as we enter the high use season. Be aware the communities public land users pass through to access public lands have limited Emergency Medical Services, and it is everyone’s responsibility to be safe and limit risk where they can.
“The BLM continues to serve the public while doing our part to address COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of visitors, surrounding communities and staff,” said Black Rock Field Manager Mark Hall. “Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention and recommendations from state and local public health authorities, we are promoting responsible public recreation to limit the spread of the virus.”
The BLM asks visitors to obey all fire restrictions which can be found here https://bit.ly/2C22eLV. Fireworks are prohibited on all Nevada Public Lands. Please use a fire pan, a fire blanket, or safely raised barrel to have fires on the playa to reduce scarring. Be aware of the weather and do not try to drive on the Black Rock Playa when wet. We also ask the public to follow Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly principles.
Visitors should also be aware Trego Hot Springs has tested positive for disease causing organisms and may pose a severe risk to human health. All bathing activities and contact with the water should be avoided. More about the hot springs can be found here: https://on.doi.gov/2AvLBrT
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.