Nevada public land use
The federal government owns approximately 87% of Nevada's land, making public land management one of the most distinctive and contentious issues in the state. Debates over mining rights, energy development, conservation, tribal land rights, and proposals to transfer federal land to state or private ownership are perennial flashpoints in Nevada politics.
Where do you stand?
How should Nevada's vast federally owned public lands be managed?
How important is this to you?
✓ You told us where you stand
Sources
Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Nevada_gubernatorial_election,_2026
Aaron Ford 2026 campaign website, "Issues," accessed June 25, 2026.
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
- Expand conservation protections, honor tribal land rights, and strictly limit extractive industry on public lands.
- Maintain strong federal stewardship while expanding tribal consultation and protecting critical ecosystems.
- Balance conservation, recreation, tribal rights, and responsible resource extraction on public lands.
- Increase state control over land management decisions and expand permits for mining and energy development.
- Transfer federal lands to Nevada state or private ownership to maximize economic development and local control.