Las Vegas --The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opened the nomination period for Round 16 project proposals funded under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA). The nomination period opens on March 1 and closes April 29.
Local governmental entities may seek SNPLMA funds for parks, trails, and natural areas in portions of Carson City and Clark, Lincoln, and White Pine counties. Federal agencies may seek funds for capital improvements, conservation initiatives, and restoration projects in eastern Nevada. Federal, State, and other agencies may seek SNPLMA funds for hazardous fuels reduction in the Lake Tahoe Basin, the Carson Range, and the Spring Mountain Range. Federal agencies may seek funding for acquisition of environmentally sensitive land statewide.
Specific requirements for nominating projects in all categories, including eligible entities within the different categories, are available at www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/snplma.html. Nominations must be submitted directly to the BLM Southern Nevada District Office, SNPLMA Division, 4701 North Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89130. For more information, please call Assistant District Manager Karla Norris at (702) 515-5044. All Round 16 nominations must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. PST on April 29, 2016. Late nominations will not be accepted.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
