SOUTHERN NEVADA – On Saturday, Oct. 17, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally and Bureau of Land Management Director Neil Kornze will join a Nevada celebration to commemorate the recent designation of Basin and Range National Monument.
In July, President Obama designated Basin and Range as one of three new national monuments , including Berryessa Snow Mountain in California and Waco Mammoth in Texas. The Basin and Range National Monument – located in one of the most remote and undeveloped areas of the state – exemplifies the rich cultural history, varied wildlife and vast open spaces with stunning views for which the state is known.
The monument tells the story of the area’s native peoples as well as the history of more recent settlers and mining communities. The designation also preserves current uses of the land, including traditional ranching practices and ongoing military training operations, while ensuring that the land remains unspoiled for future generations.
The Basin and Range National Monument, comprised of existing federal lands, is the newest addition to the National Conservation Lands, managed by the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management.
Who:
Sally Jewell, U.S. Secretary of the Interior
Harry Reid, U.S. Senator, Nevada
Dina Titus, U.S. Congresswoman (NV-1)
Neil Kornze, Director, Bureau of Land Management
Jenna Morton, Board Member, Las Vegas Springs Preserve
Erin Wright, Director of Artist Initiatives, Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Brian O’Donnell, Executive Director, Conservation Lands Foundation
What:
Basin and Range National Monument celebration
When:
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015
4:45 p.m. CDT – Media check-in
5:00 p.m. CDT – Dedication ceremony
Where:
Las Vegas Springs Preserve
333 S Valley View Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89107
Media:
Credentialed members of the media are encouraged to RSVP here.
Source: Department of Interior
