Burning Man's organizers say the government's proposal could 'forever negatively change the fabric of the Burning Man event.'
, the nonprofit that puts on the annual event. The"perimeter fence" would"enhance site security, define the Event site, and prevent windblown trash from leaving the site," Nevada's federal agency says.Burning Man's organizers say
the proposals are in"direct conflict with our community's core principles," and threaten to"forever negatively change the fabric of the Burning Man event, if not outright kill it." These proposed changes come as Burning Man's organizers are working to secure a 10-year permit for Black Rock City in the desert, where the event has been held since 1990. The changes are based off theof the potential"environmental, social, and economic consequences" of Burning Man on the Nevada dessert.
The federal agency's report says that implementing such changes to Burning Man would"prevent unnecessary or undue degradation of lands while providing for public health and safety."
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