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“Temporary Shut Down Declared for Black Rock Desert Playa by BLM”

June 25, 2025by Ranger Tom0
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced temporary closures at the Black Rock Desert playa. The BLM is responsible for the management of approximately 245 million acres of public land, primarily located in 12 western states, including Alaska. This is done on behalf of the American people.

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In addition to the surface land, the BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The main goal of the BLM is to ensure the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands are maintained for the enjoyment of current and future generations.

The reason for the temporary closures at the Black Rock Desert playa has not been specified in the information provided. More details about the closure can be found on the BLM’s official website.

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