The agency published a signed decision on August 7 for temporary water hauls in the Stone Cabin and Willow Creek allotments, which contain the HMA.
A DNA worksheet was also copied to the project folder.
The decision document says on page three that water is the most effective tool for distributing cattle on arid lands and that the animals are unlikely to venture more than two miles from a water source, linking permitted grazing to riparian deterioration.
In response to a comment from the Nevada Department of Animal Agriculture, the BLM indicated that it may consider removal of wild horses if conditions persist. Refer to item 1 in Exhibit 3.
The Drought Monitor puts the project area in category D2, severe drought.
Persons who participated in the planning process have until September 30 to dispute the plan.
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