Bureau of Land Management

RENO — A new Fire Prevention Order went into effect in Nevada on Thursday, May 1, 2025. This order, issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), prohibits certain fire-related activities on BLM-managed lands, which cover about 63% of the state, totalling nearly 48 million acres.“Most wildfires in Nevada are caused by humans*, often accidentally, and too often are entirely … [Read more...] about Bureau of Land Management Nevada issues a fire prevention order Urging the public to help prevent wildfires

BATTLE MOUNTAIN  – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment for proposed mineral exploration in Railroad Valley northeast of Tonopah in Nye County.If approved, 3PL will drill across about 40 acres of public lands. The company would look for lithium, boron, and tungsten, as well as explore for leasable minerals, like sodium, … [Read more...] about BLM seeks input on Railroad Valley mineral exploration project

RENO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 24, 2025, to offer five oil and gas parcels totaling 6,800 acres in Nevada. These parcels did not sell during the July 2023 and June 2024 lease sales. A new 30-day public protest period to receive additional input opened today and will close May 26, … [Read more...] about BLM announces June 2025 sale of oil and gas leases in Nevada

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management today signed the decision record for the hydrogeologic evaluation testing in White Pine County. The Bureau found no significant environmental impact to moving forward with the White Pine Pumped Storage hydrogeologic evaluation test. If approved with a right-of-way grant, this would allow the company to develop informed proposals for … [Read more...] about BLM signs decision record for White Pine Waterpower hydrogeologic evaluation testing