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New online exhibit highlights Lincoln County’s sheepherding history

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A new digital experience is bringing a unique piece of Lincoln County’s history to life, allowing the public to explore the region’s sheepherding past through historic tree carvings found in the Mt. Wilson area. CyArk, a nonprofit organization focused on preserving cultural heritage through technology, recently announced the launch of the free online exhibit.  The … [Read more...] about New online exhibit highlights Lincoln County’s sheepherding history

Cooperative effort seeds over 26,000 acres in Eastern Nevada

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Federal and state agencies, and a nonprofit conservation organization over the weekend finished aerially seeding 26,000-plus acres of eastern Nevada’s fire-scarred public lands. Neil Frakes,  emergency stabilization and rehabilitation program manager for the Bureau of Land Management’s Ely District, said the seedings will enhance natural recovery and curtail invasive … [Read more...] about Cooperative effort seeds over 26,000 acres in Eastern Nevada

BLM Ely District Selling Christmas Tree-Cutting Permits

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ELY – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District is making Christmas tree-cutting permits available to the public. Permits cost $5 each with a limit of 10 per purchaser. Purchase permits in-person at the Ely District and Caliente Field offices, online or by telephone.   The offices will conduct over-the-counter sales through noon on Friday, Dec. 23. The Ely … [Read more...] about BLM Ely District Selling Christmas Tree-Cutting Permits

BLM Accepting Comments for Oil and Gas Lease Sale

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The Bureau of Land Management Nevada is opening a 30-day public comment period on its preliminary Environmental Analysis (EA) for the proposed Nov. 12, 2019 oil and gas lease sale. A total of 273 parcels encompassing 574,075 acres located in White Pine, Nye, and Lincoln counties are proposed for lease. The public comment period opens […] This article is … [Read more...] about BLM Accepting Comments for Oil and Gas Lease Sale

BLM Proposes Firebreaks to Reduce the Size of Wildfires

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The Bureau of Land Management is currently conducting a series of public hearings across the West to get input on an audacious proposal to limit the unchecked spread of rangeland wildfires. The BLM says wildfires have increased dramatically in size and frequency in the past decade in six Western states ? Nevada, Utah, California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. During that … [Read more...] about BLM Proposes Firebreaks to Reduce the Size of Wildfires