Environmental Assessment, Volkmar Land Exchange Proposal and Nellis Air Force Base Withdrawal

On March 10, 1994 later amended on November 28, 1994 and January 14, 1999, Carl Volkmar entered into an agreement with the BLM to initiate a land exchange. ln August 1995, a feasibility report was prepared which identified approximately 1,123 acres of federal lands and approximately 535 acres of non-federal lands to be included in the exchange. In the feasibility report, it was determined that the exchange would benefit the management of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area since it would help to eliminate private in holdings. Additionally, BLM management of the private lands at Frenchmans Mountain would allow trailheads to be constructed and aid in the protection of the viewshed.