BLM seeks public comment on proposed White Pine County Silver State Trail
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ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Ely District, Bristlecone Field Office is asking the public to review and provide comments on a preliminary environmental assessment (EA) that analyzes the designation of a signed trail system in White Pine County, consisting of existing roads and trails open to all uses. The 60-day public comment period concludes Tuesday, June 4, 2019.
The White Pine County Silver State Trail Preliminary EA analyzes three potential routes. Alternative A provides for the highest level of public safety while minimizing resource concerns. Alternative A designates 197 miles of existing routes starting just north of the Lincoln County line and ending at the Elko County line. It provides for a connection with the City of Ely and offers extended recreational opportunities. The BLM is preparing the EA at the request of the White Pine County Commission.
The preliminary EA is available online at https://go.usa.gov/xPvNT.
Address all written comments to the BLM Ely District Office, 702 North Industrial Way, Ely, NV 89301, Attn: Project Manager John Miller. Submit comments electronically at blm_nv_bfo_silverstatetrail_2018ea@blm.gov.
Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment – including your personal identifying information – may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
For more information, contact BLM Outdoor Recreation Planner John Miller at (775) 289-1800 or jrmiller@blm.gov
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.