The Bureau of Land Management’s Applegate Field Office has authorized the 2025 Red Rock Lakes nuisance wild horse removal through a Categorical Exclusion. This decision, signed by Field Manager Craig R. Drake, is part of ongoing efforts to manage wild horse populations and ensure ecological balance on public lands.
The Categorical Exclusion and Decision Record documents can be accessed online via the BLM’s ePlanning website. For inquiries or to submit an appeal, individuals can contact Megan Banwarth at the BLM Applegate Field Office in Alturas, CA, or via email.
The Applegate Field Office is part of Interior Region 10: California-Great Basin, covering areas in California, Nevada, and Oregon. The removal aims to tackle ecological issues while supporting land conservation and management initiatives.
Further information is available on the BLM Applegate Field Office website.
