Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA)
Project of the Month
Smoke Creek Ranch Acquisition
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) intends to acquire the approximately 1,000-acre Smoke Creek Ranch private inholding to unify BLM management of over 100,000 acres of federal lands in Washoe County, Nevada within the Eagle Lake Field Office. It also protects water resources and riparian and wildlife habitat for greater Sage Grouse, migratory birds, mule deer and many other wildlife species, protects cultural and historical resources including cultural sites and a segment of the California National Historic Trail, and facilitates recreational access for camping, photography, fishing, hunting, birdwatching, and hiking. Success will be defined by the acquisition of the property. This project enhances connectivity and recreational opportunities by improving access to the wilderness study areas as well as other public lands. It sustains a natural water source, riparian areas as well as maintains wildlife access in perpetuity. This would also potentially include acquisition of 2,229 acre-foot of water rights. The current allocated funding is $2,154,910.
- Land Sales
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Latest SNPLMA Land Sale Information.
Land sale generates more than $93 million for projects
- How to Nominate Land for Purchase
- Instruction Memorandum
- Federal Register Notice
- Fillable Certificate of Eligibility
- Summary of Key Facts
For Past Land Sale Information please call: 702-515-5000.
- Legislation
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Quick Facts & Program Statistics
Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 "as amended", Public Law 105 263 (PDF file)
Executive Committee & Partners Working Group Members
Amendments
Lincoln County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2004, Public Law 108-424 H.R. 4593 (17 page PDF)
Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002, Public Law 107-282 H.R. 5200 (26 page PDF)
Fiscal Year 2004 Appropriations Act amending the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998, Public Law 105-263 H.R. 2691 (2 page PDF)
Related Public Laws
Ivanpah Valley Airport Public Lands Transfer Act (4 page PDF)
- Implementation
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SNPLMA IMPLEMENTATION
SNPLMA Implementation Agreement Part One November 20, 2018
SNPLMA Implementation Agreement Part Two November 20, 2018
Tools
→ Appendix L: Project Modification Request Form November 20,2018 Word doc
→ Appendix J-1: Sample Project Initiation Letter November 20, 2018 Word doc