Temporary Public Lands Closures and Prohibitions for Burning Man Festival

Summary

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Winnemucca Field Office in Nevada is temporarily closing or restricting public lands in northwestern Nevada due to the Burning Man Festival, which is expected to attract approximately 37,000 participants this year. The closures and restrictions will be in effect from August 11, 2006, through September 4, 2006, and will prohibit activities such as camping, firearm discharge, and aircraft landing.