Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Upper Las Vegas Wash Conservation Transfer Area Nevada BLM Southern Nevada District Office

Background This Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement analyzes possible boundary adjustments to the Las Vegas Disposal Boundary Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision The Conservation Transfer Area (CTA) boundary was initially set at 5,000 acres. A final boundary determination was deferred until further analysis and public input are completed.

Upper Las Vegas Wash Project Area

Purpose and Need Purpose and Need The BLM has a need to determine a final boundary for the CTA that meets the requirements to protect sensitive resources. The purposes of the BLM’s proposed CTA action are to: Protect the natural functioning of the Upper Las Vegas Wash. Protect sensitive botanical, cultural, and paleontological resources in the CTA.

KEY ISSUES Maintaining ecological function of the Upper Las Vegas Wash, including the adjacent alluvial fan. Defining a final boundary of the CTA that protects sensitive fossils, 3 special status plant species, and the Tule Springs cultural site. Identifying effects of the final boundary on the social and economic resources of the area.

Alternatives 6 Alternatives: Alternative A – 12,952 acres Alternative B (BLM Preferred Alternative) – 11,007 acres Alternative C – 6,362 acres Alternative D – 5,301 acres Alternative E – 3,313 acres No-Action Alternative – 1,448 acres

How you can comment Make a public comment at tonight's meeting. Make an oral comment directly to the court reporter at tonight’s meeting. Submit a written comment at tonight's meeting. Submit written comments through the mail or by fax ( ). Submit comments electronically to

Where to get information BLM staff members are available at the meeting tonight. Copies of the Draft SEIS and comment forms are available at the meeting tonight. Copies are also available at the BLM Southern Nevada District Office or on the BLM web site: (