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NEPA Number: DOI-BLM-NV-C020-2026-0016-CE
Project Name: Virginia Range Fence Line

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NEPA Number

DOI-BLM-NV-C020-2026-0016-CE
Project Name

Virginia Range Fence Line
Project Type

CE
NEPA Status

In Progress - Decision and Appeal Period
Lead Office

Sierra Front Field Office
Last Updated

5/1/2026 9:18:32 AM

Project Description

The Nevada Division of Agriculture is proposing to construct about 14 miles of new fence on BLM managed land. The proposed fence would tie into existing BLM fences in the Virginia Range area, in Washoe County, Nevada. The ROW requested is about 14 miles by 30 feet wide. The fence would consist of a 4-strand wildlife friendly design, built to NRS 569.431 standards. The need for the fence is to assist in public safety in Washoe County, protecting both human and animal welfare for the foreseeable future. The new fence project would help prevent horses from entering housing communities adjacent to the Virginia Range and is an essential component of the Estray Management Plan which the NDA is responsible for through Nevada statutes.

Project Location

City	State/Territory	Zip Code	County(ies)
Virginia City	Nevada	89440	Storey

Application Information

Applicant

Nevada Department of Agriculture
Case File Number

NVNV 106369104
Program

Lands and Realty
Sub-Program

Rights-of-Way

Project Dates

Start Date

3/18/2026
End Date

4/30/2026

Project Office Information

Lead Office

Sierra Front Field Office
Offices

Sierra Front FO

Contacts

Contact 1 Name

Criztopher Miralles
Contact 1 Email

[email protected]
Contact 1 Phone

(775) 885-6034

Contact 2 Name

Carolyn Sherve
Contact 2 Email

[email protected]
Contact 2 Phone

(775) 861-6482

Contact 3 Name

Gerrit Buma
Contact 3 Email

[email protected]
Contact 3 Phone

(775) 885-6004