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Major lithium mine approved in Nevada in latest effort to support a domestic supply of critical minerals 

DOI and BLM leaders announce the approval of the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron mining project.
Nevada, Elko DO, Ely DO

Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2025 Triple B Complex Wild Horse Gather

The BLM Elko District, Wells Field Office and Ely District, Bristlecone Field Office will begin a wild horse gather on or about Nov. 1, 2024, in and outside the Triple B Complex in Elko and White Pine counties, Nevada.
Nevada, Carson City DO

The Bureau of Land Management reminds public of important safety information while recreating at Sand Mountain Recreation Area

Sand Mountain Recreation Area has seen an increase in recreationists during holiday weekends, especially during the upcoming Halloween weekend.. Capacity is expected to be reached by Thurs., Oct. 24.
National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Eastern States, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming

BLM seeks nominations for Public Lands Rule Advisory Committee

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for a new Federal advisory committee that will help inform how the Bureau implements the Public Lands Rule.
Nevada

October 2024 BLM and NNCC saddle-started wild horse adoption a success

The BLM and the Nevada Department of Corrections conducted a saddle-started wild horse adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center on October 12, 2024.
Nevada, Ely DO

BLM seeks input for wild horse herd management plan in northeast Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment to inform the development of a Herd Management Area Plan for the Antelope and Triple B wild horse complexes.
National Office, Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Biden-Harris Administration announces new actions to build more housing and lower housing costs in Clark County

The Bureau of Land Management announces the sale of 20 acres of public lands at $100 per acre for the construction of affordable housing projects in Southern Nevada.
Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM encourages public to be cautious about continued fire danger

The BLM, Carson City District would like to remind the public of continued fire danger and extremely dry conditions.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO, Humboldt River FO

BLM seeks input on proposed power line for Sierra Solar project

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a preliminary Environmental Assessment for a proposed power line on approximately 55 acres of public lands in Churchill County.
Nevada

BLM announces geothermal lease sale results in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office today held a competitive geothermal lease sale, offering 66 parcels totaling 219,130.24 acres.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM announces meeting of the Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council on November 12, 2024

The RAC will meet on November 12. The meeting will be held in-person at 4701 North Torrey Pines, Las Vegas, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific. A virtual participation option will also be available.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO, Black Rock FO

Black Rock Field Office seeks review of the DNA for the Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public review of a Determination of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Adequacy (DNA) for the Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area (HMA.)
Nevada

BLM finalizes guidance for certain off-highway vehicle events in Nevada

The BLM has finalized guidance for considering future permits for Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) commercial, competitive, and organized group uses on 8,852 miles of public roads and trails.
Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM seeks input on proposed energy corridor updates

The BLM is seeking public comments on proposed amendments to the Energy Corridors necessary to accommodate potential renewable energy projects, such as the 200-megawatt Dodge Flat II Solar Energy Center in Washoe County.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO, Humboldt River FO

BLM finishes environmental analysis for Dutch Flat gold mining exploration project

The Bureau of Land Management is announcing it has completed the Final Environmental Assessment for the proposed Dutch Flat Exploration Project in Humboldt County.
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO, Mount Lewis FO

BLM issues final environmental analysis for proposed gold mine

A Notice of Availability will publish in tomorrow’s Federal Register to begin a 30-day public review period which ends Nov. 4, 2024.
Nevada

Bureau of Land Management offers public tour of Indian Lakes Off-Range Corrals located in Fallon, Nevada on October 25, 2024

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a free public tour of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral located in Fallon, Nevada, on Friday, October 25, 2024.
Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM and NNCC announce a wild horse and burro adoption event for October 12, 2024

The BLM and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries have announced a saddle-started wild horse and burro adoption event at the NNCC on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO, Winnemucca DO

Fire restrictions reduced in central and northwest Nevada

Fire restrictions will decrease in central and northwest Nevada on October 4, 2024 on public lands and unincorporated private lands.
Elko DO

The California Trail Interpretive Center returns to winter schedule

The California Trail Interpretive Center (CTIC) will resume a five-day per week schedule beginning on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO, Tonopah FO

Tonopah Field Office initiated public scoping period on the Bullfrog Herd Management Area Management Evaluation

A Management Evaluation has been prepared and is available for public review. The documents represent the current situation on range and will aid in alternative development of the Bullfrog Gather Plan.
Nevada, Elko DO

Fire restrictions reduced in northeast Nevada

Fire restrictions will decrease in northeast Nevada on Tuesday, October 1 on public lands and unincorporated private lands in Elko, Lander, and Eureka Counties.
Nevada, Ely DO

BLM land sale generates $477,500 for projects

On 9/12/24, BLM Ely District sold 5 parcels totaling 481.5 acres generating $477,500 under LCCRDA and WPCCRDA. Proceeds may be used for natural resources, recreation and wilderness in Lincoln and White Pine Counties, NV.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO, Humboldt River FO

BLM issues analysis for proposed expansion of the Colado Mine Project in Nevada

BLM’s final environmental analysis of a proposed expansion of the Colado Mine in Pershing County is now available online for public review.
National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO, Tonopah FO

BLM issues final analysis for proposed Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada

Today BLM advanced a project that would mine lithium, a critical mineral, in Nevada.