Friends of nevada wilderness FNW has been partnering with the BLM winnemucca districtoffice to complete conservation projects primarily located in the black rock desert high rockcanyon emigrant trails…

Friends of nevada wilderness FNW has been partnering with the BLM winnemucca districtoffice to complete conservation projects primarily located in the black rock desert high rockcanyon emigrant trails national conservation area black rock NCA for over fifteen years the purpose of this proposal is to continue on going conservation and outreach initiatives in theblack rock NCA with volunteer support, and aid the BLM in interpretive outreach at the annualburning man event under this agreement, FNW anticipates leading at least five on the ground volunteer stewardshipevents in the black rock NCA on an annual basis, assisting the BLM in facilitating BLM interpcamp at the yearly burning man festival, and assisting with outreach and education throughin person and online channels FNW may also complete wilderness study area, wilderness, andother resource monitoring in the black rock NCA as directed by the BLM FNW will host volunteer events which provide high quality experiences for visitors whiledelivering real benefits to public lands and recreation sites managed by the BLM winnemuccadistrict office these volunteer events also increase access to the outdoors by creatingopportunities for anyone to participate in conservation volunteering and recreation includingcommunities of color, low income families, and rural and indigenous communities thevolunteer events connect people to their public lands while providing a tangible benefit to theresources public lands are unable to care for itself, so volunteers are needed to work onmonitoring, stewardship, and conservation projects throughout the NCA as a result of volunteer and staff activities, we expect to see improved habitat conditions fornative and endemic species, increased connectivity in migration corridors, enhanced recreationsites and resources, expansion of existing road and resource inventory, and improvedrelationships with general public, local stakeholders, partner groups and agencies, and burningman festival attendees through in person, online, and burning man specific outreach the public will receiveinformation about public lands and the black rock NCA, information about recreationopportunities, and education on how to recreate responsibly, thus, enriching their experience these actions directly benefit the public while providing the indirect benefit to the BLM ofpromoting responsible recreation and educating the public about recreation opportunities