LAS VEGAS - Today, the Bureau of Land Management is opening the nomination period for Round 20 project proposals to be funded under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act. The nomination period closes Nov. 5, 2023.
“The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act has improved the quality of life for residents across Nevada and portions of both Arizona and California," said Angelita Bulletts, Southern Nevada District Manager. “The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act provides recreation opportunities for visitors, enhanced resources on public lands and contributes to establishing the Las Vegas Valley as a world-renowned tourist destination. We look forward to reviewing the many nominations we expect to receive for this 20th round of funding."
Local governmental entities may seek Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act funds for parks, trails and natural areas in portions of Carson City and Clark, Lincoln, White Pine, and Churchill counties and for habitat enhancement and outreach in Clark County. Federal agencies may seek funds for capital improvements, conservation initiatives and restoration projects in eastern Nevada, and funding for acquisition of environmentally sensitive land statewide. Federal, state and other agencies may seek Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act funds for hazardous fuels reduction in the Lake Tahoe Basin, the Carson Range and the Spring Mountain Range.
Since land sales within the Las Vegas Valley began under Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act, almost $4 billion has been generated for improving communities by restoring habitat, reducing hazardous fuels and much more. Over 1,500 projects have been approved for funding by the Secretary of the Interior.
Specific requirements for nominating projects in the 20th round of Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act funding is available at blm.gov/snplma. Nominations must be submitted directly to the BLM Southern Nevada District Office, SNPLMA Division, through the SMART Nomination Portal.
For more information about:
* Parks, Trails and Natural Area; and MSHCP categories, please email mleiber@blm.gov
* Conservation Initiatives: and Conservation Initiatives, please email eyoung@blm.gov
* Eastern Nevada Landscape Restoration Project; Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Wildfire Prevention categories, please email gvaccaro@blm.gov
* Environmentally Sensitive Land Acquisition, please email sbenavides@blm.gov
All Round 20 nominations must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Pacific on November 5, 2023. Late or incomplete nominations will not be accepted.
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Source: Bureau of Land Management