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BLM seeks public comment on greater sage-grouse

Organization:

Bureau of Land Management

BLM Office:

Nevada State Office

Media Contact:

Matt Magaletti
775-861-6472

RENO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is announcing opportunities for the public to comment and share issues on the agency’s consideration of potential amendments to its Nevada and California land use plans, specifically elements of land use plans that address greater sage-grouse conservation.

On October 5, the Department of the Interior announced its intention to revisit land use plans in 10 western states in order to improve greater sage-grouse conservation and to strengthen communication and coordination between western states and the federal government.  The existing plans, which were amended in 2015, provide guidance and direction to BLM managers in Nevada for the management of greater sage-grouse habitat.

The public scoping meetings will be held in Reno, Elko and Ely in order to provide venues in areas covered by the sage grouse plan. BLM staff will be on hand to gather information about potential issues to be considered related to any plan amendments.

Meeting Locations:

Reno

  • Location:  The Nugget, Sierra Room 1, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, NV
  • Date and Time: Tuesday, November 7, 4:30-6:30 PM

Elko

  • Location:  Elko Convention Center, 700 Moren Way, Elko, NV
  • Date and Time:  Wednesday, November 8, 4:30-6:30 PM

Ely 

  • Location:  Bristle Cone Convention Center, 150 W. 6th Street, Ely, NV
  • Date and Time: Thursday, November 9, 4:30-6:30 PM

Members of the public can also convey comments to the BLM via a website and via email. 

Web:  http://bit.ly/GRSGplanning

Email:  BLM_sagegrouseplanning@blm.gov

For more information please contact Matt Magaletti, BLM Nevada State Office, at (775) 861-6472.

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.