New BLM Director With Record of Land Sell-Offs Now Holds Power Over 48 Million Acres of Nevada Public Lands
NEVADA — Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Steve Pearce as the new Director of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the agency responsible for overseeing 48 million acres of Nevada’s public lands. Nevada’s U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen voted against the nomination. “In Nevada, where over 80% of our lands […]
A Nomination That Could Redefine Public Lands as We Know Them
NEVADA — Today, Steve Pearce was confirmed under expedited rules to serve as Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The BLM Director oversees nearly 250 million acres of public lands across the nation. His confirmation warrants attention given Mr. Pearce’s documented record supporting the transfer and disposal of public lands, along with his […]
Steve Pearce’s Record on Public Land Sell-Offs Raises Red Flags for Nevada
LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Steve Pearce was fully confirmed as the new Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Both Nevada Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto voted against Pearce’s confirmation, voicing concerns about his willingness to sell off public lands. The BLM Director oversees nearly 245 million acres of public land and makes […]