U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
California

December 2002

12/31/2002 Environmental assessment for city of Palm Desert trail proposal available
12/27/2002 Briggs Mine Proposed Drilling Exploration Plan Approved by BLM
12/27/2002 Record of Decision Approving Coachella Valley Plan Amendment Released by BLM
12/24/2002 BLM Issues Final Rule on Conveyances, Disclaimers, and Correction Documents
12/20/2002 BLM approves Northern and Eastern Mojave Plan
12/19/2002 America's wild horses to appear in Rose Parade
12/19/2002 BLM Issues Decision Approving Northern and Eastern Colorado Desert Plan
12/19/2002 BLM continues voluntary seasonal closure in Chalk Bluff area
12/16/2002 BLM donating firewood to less fortunate families
12/13/2002 Proposed Plan Amendment for Western Colorado Desert Routes of Travel Designations Released
12/10/2002 BLM District Advisory Council to Meet in Ridgecrest
12/09/2002 BLM Receives Request to Change Use of La Posta Withdrawal and Transfer Land to Navy
12/04/2002 BLM announces policy for extensions for notice-level mining operations
12/04/2002 Hansen commended by Lassen County Supervisors
12/03/2002 Public provides suggestions for updating King Range management plan
12/03/2002 BLM begins gathering wild horses and burros
12/03/2002 Thousands enjoy holiday weekend at Imperial Sand Dunes

November 2002

11/26/2002 Northern California geothermal powerplant approved
11/25/2002 Proposed BLM plan amendment approved
11/25/2002 BLM to conduct oil and gas lease sale December 5
11/22/2002 Todd named 'Firefighter of the Year'
11/21/2002 BLM enlists tiny weevil in noxious weed fight
11/20/2002 BLM to support Imperial Dunes safety ordinance passed by Imperial County supervisors
11/19/2002 BLM plans prescribed fire on South Cow Mountain
11/19/2002 BLM Arcata office lifts fire restrictions - King Range burning projects set to begin
11/19/2002 Averill named manager for Headwaters Forest Reserve
11/12/2002 BLM lifts fire restrictions in Shasta, Butte, Siskiyou, Tehama and Trinity counties
11/06/2002 Public Meetings Set for Draft Amendment and Associated Environmental Assessment for Western Colorado Desert Routes of Travel Designations

October 2002

10/31/2002 Map of Goldfileds recreation areas available
10/31/2002 New member joins BLM Northwest Resource Advisory Council
10/31/2002 New members join BLM Northeast California Resource Advisory Council
10/31/2002 BLM plans prescribed burn in northwest Lassen County
10/29/2002 BLM offers reward for informaton about vandalized kiosk
10/28/2002 Safety primary focus as Dunes season gets underway
10/28/2002 BLM Surprise Field Offfice plans prescribed fire projects
10/28/2002 Wild horses in Paso Robles
10/25/2002 New access route completed into Chappie-Shasta OHV area
10/24/2002 BLM and USFS schedule public workshops for the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Mounument
10/24/2002 BLM asks industry for comments on next oil and gas lease sale
10/24/2002 December oil and gas lease sale
10/23/2002 BLM seeking input on King Range Management Plan
10/18/2002 Draft amendment and assosciated environmental assessment for Western Colorado Desert routes of travel designations released
10/17/2002 Wild horses and burros headed for Paso Robles
10/17/2002 Proposed Coachella Valley Plan amendment published
10/17/2002 BLM issues Wind Energy Policy
10/15/2002 BLM opens public comment period on proposed big game guzzlers installation in Sheephole Valley Wilderness
10/11/2002 BLM lifting fire restirctions Oct. 18
10/11/2002 Fall colors outing set for Bizz Johnson Trail
10/10/2002 BLM to review land exchange program
10/08/2002 Eastern sierra residents invited to improve their backyard
10/08/2002 Kiwanis Club will hold benefit race at Samoa Dunes
10/07/2002 Open house slated to celebrate 2nd anniversary of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
10/01/2002 Wild mustang and burro adoption headed to Ramona fairgrounds
10/01/2002 Wild Horse and Burro Adoption 2nd Advisory
10/01/2002 Free horse training demonstrations coming to Eureka
10/01/2002 BLM central California advisory group to meet in eastern Sierra

September 2002

09/30/2002 BLM Northwest Advisory Council meets Oct. 23-24 in Weaverville
09/27/2002 BLM Northeast California Advisory Council meets October 17-18 in Sparks
09/27/2002 BLM Determines Glamis-Imperial Mining Claims are Valid
09/25/2002 Dunes Plan Progressing to Replace Lawsuit's Interim Restrictions
09/23/2002 Public meeting set for Cache Creek Management Plan
09/23/2002 Wild horses and burros headed for Eureka
09/23/2002 BLM will host public meeting on Fort Sage bird study
09/19/2002 Volunteers Needed To Help Restore Popular Hiking Area
09/18/2002 BLM Extends Public Comment on Development of Draft Management Documents, BLM CDCA news release, 9/18/02
09/18/2002 BLM announces fall hiking schedule for Headwaters
09/17/2002 Fire restrictions still in effect
09/13/2002 Public Talks About California Coastal National Monument
09/13/2002 Linda Hansen named as BLM California Desert District Manager
09/13/2002 Wild burros offered for adoption in Orland
09/12/2002 BLM Issues Reminder of Regulatory Changes
09/11/2002 BLM Schedules District Advisory Council Meeting in Baker
09/09/2002 Media Advisory: Photo/Interview Opportunity
09/09/2002 BLM Adopt A Wild Horse and Burro Program Returns to Ramona
09/09/2002 Federal Agencies Seek Nominations for National Monument Advisory Committee
09/09/2002 BLM Deputy Director Fran Cherry to speak to Public Lands Foundation
09/05/2002 Dunkelberger selected as new BLM Bishop field office manager
09/05/2002 BLM Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Power Line Project
09/05/2002 Local Springs Temporarily Closed During Tamarisk Eradication Projects
09/04/2002 FREE HORSE TRAINING DEMONSTRATIONS COMING TO ROSEVILLE

 

August 2002

08/29/2002 Next weekend Bizz Johnson shuttle set for Sept. 7
08/29/2002 BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Amend San Diego Gas & Electric Right-of-Way
08/29/2002 BLM Needs experienced firefighters for hotshot crew
08/29/2002 Hunters reminded that campfire restrictions are in effect
08/29/2002 Interior approves Cadiz project in southern California
08/27/2002 Fourmile Hill Oversight Committee Meets Sept. 3 in Yreka
08/22/2002 BLM publishes the final Northern and Eastern Mojave Environmental Impact Statement
08/19/2002 Wild Horses and Burros headed for Roseville
08/12/2002 Eagle Pass Road to be cleaned-up by local volunteers on National Public Lands Day
08/12/2002 BLM seeks public comments on proposed power line project
08/06/2002 BLM imposes stricter fire rules for eastern Kern and Tulare counties
08/06/2002 BLM offering rewared for Kaweah vandals
08/02/2002 Public meetings set for California Coastal National Monument
08/02/2002 Public meetings set for southern California for the California Coastal National Monument
08/02/2002 BLm will increase visitor contacts at Knoxville Recreation Area

 

July 2002

07/29/2002 Northern and Eastern Colorado Desert Proposed Plan Amendment Published
07/25/2002 BLM implements emergency measures to stop predation at regional corral facility
07/22/2002 BLM imposes fire restrictions along central coast
07/19/2002 BLM announces fire restrictions in northeastern California
07/17/2002 Rush Fire nearing containment
07/16/2002 Carrizo Planning Meeting a Success
07/15/2002 Rush fire frows to, 4,000 acres
07/15/2002 Special fire restrictions in effect for Folsom Field Office
07/15/2002 Fire restrictions set for BLM lands in northern California
07/15/2002 Crews making progress containing Rush Fire
07/09/2002 BLM to hold oil and gas lease sale, September 12
07/08/2002 US intervenes in CEMEX vs. Los Angeles County suit on sand and gravel project
07/08/2002 New boat launch and river access site on lower Kern River
07/03/2002 BLM gives fire grants to California communities
07/02/2002 Informational Meetings on Planning for Carrizo Plain
07/01/2002 BLM & Forest Service schedule open house to solicit comments on OHV regional grant applications
07/01/2002 Headwaters meetings set for Eureka, Sacramento, San Francisco
06/26/2002 Televised Wild Horse Adoption on August 16

 

June 2002

06/28/2002 Public meetings scheduled for draft BLM plan
06/28/2002 Public Meetings Scheduled for Draft BLM Plan/EIS
06/27/2002 FIRE RESTRICTIONS SET FOR BLM LANDS IN NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA
06/27/2002 BLM CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL TO MEET JULY 17 AND 18
06/27/2002 BLM District Advisory Council to Meet in Barstow
06/27/2002 BLM needs comments on off highway vehicle grant request
06/26/2002 BLM Distributes PILT Payments to Local Governments
06/26/2002 Agencies urge everyone to have a fire safe holiday
06/25/2002 BLM seeks nominees for California Desert District Advisory Council
06/25/2002 BLM seeks comments on OHV grant request
06/24/2002 Fire restrictions go into effect
06/24/2002 Comment period closing on Imperial Dunes draft management plan
06/24/2002 BLM citizen advisory council to meet in Cedarville
06/18/2002 BLM Director Offers Public Lands in Support of President Bush's Initiative
06/17/2002 FOURMILE HILL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETS JULY 2 IN YREKA
06/14/2002 BLM to host meeting on off-highway vehicle grant request
06/14/2002 BLM Schedules Open House to Solicit Public Comments on OHV Grant Applications
06/14/2002 BLM schedules open house to solicit public comments on OHV grant applications
06/14/2002 Fire restrictions set for BLM lands in Mendocino, Yolo, Colusa, Napa, Sonoma and Lake counties
06/13/2002 Bear proof canisters now required for back country use in the King Range National Conservation Area
06/12/2002 Fort Ord hibitat projects earn thanks
06/11/2002 BLM schedules public meetings to prepare draft EIS
06/11/2002 Comments sought on proposed geothermal drilling in Mammoth Lakes area
06/11/2002 BLM invites public to attend West Mojave Plan "Scoping" meetings
06/11/2002 BLM schedules open house to review OHV grant proposals
06/10/2002 BLM to host seminar for oil producers
06/07/2002 Clear Creek grant application open house
06/07/2002 Draft BLM plan/EIS released for public review and comment
06/06/2002 BLM and Rep. Herger's Office to Sponsor Lewiston Public Meeting

 

May 2002

05/31/2002 Draft Headwaters plan released; public meetings set
05/31/2002 Draft Coachella Valley California Desert Conservation Area Plan, Draft Trails Management Plan and Draft EIS are available for public review 053102
05/30/2002 BLM to lead interpretive bike ride to observe National Trails Day
05/28/2002 Adopt-a-Horse or Burro program to visit Woodland Hills
05/28/2002 wild horse and burro adoption photo and interview opportunity at Woodland Hills
05/24/2002 Arcata resident receives national volunteer honor
05/23/2002 BLM and Cal State monterey Bay say thanks
05/22/2002 Horse fanciers get free training tips at Red Bluff wild horse adoption
05/21/2002 Agencies will open fire season Sunday, June 2, 2002
05/17/2002 BLM opens new firewood cutting area
05/17/2002 Local Bureau of Land Management volunteers among national award winners
05/17/2002 Exemplary Volunteer Work On Public Lands Recognized
05/16/2002 BLM offers guided hikes into south part of Headwaters Forest Reserve
05/15/2002 Peidras Blancas Light Station Dedication
05/14/2002 Wild horses and burross headed for Red Bluff
05/14/2002 Carrizo Plain National Monument present a farming history tour
05/11/2002 BLM and partners dedicate California Coastal National Monument
05/09/2002 Secreatary of the Interior appoints new distrcit advisory council members
05/09/2002 BLM announces availability of final Environmental Impact Report (EIR)/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for proposed Mesquite Mine expansion
05/08/2002 BLM oil and gas lease sale results
05/08/2002 BLM Names James M. Hughes Deputy Director for Programs and Policy
05/08/2002 BLM Names Fran Cherry as Deputy Director for Operations
05/06/2002 Knoxville recreation area to recieve special attention
05/02/2002 Oil and Gas leas sale
05/01/2002 Fee program considered for Dumont Dunes Recreation Area
05/01/2002 Billingsley sworn-in as new manager for BLM Surprise Field Office
04/30/2002 California Coastal National Monument Dedication news advisory

 

 

April 2002

04/30/2002 Comment period extended for routes of travel review and update
04/26/2002 BLM seeks nominations for Carrizo Plain advisory committee
04/26/2002 Doug White named chair of BLM's Northwest California Advisory Council
04/25/2002 Earth Day activities provide opportunities for environmental discovery
04/24/2002 Interior Secretary Makes Plans to Manage National Monuments
04/24/2002 Interior Secretary makes plans to manage national monument
04/24/2002 Public meeting scheduled in San Diego to review Imperial Dunes draft management plan
04/23/2002 WILD HORSES AND BURROS ARE HEADED FOR YUBA CITY!
04/23/2002 Decision Issued Authorizing North Baja Pipeline
04/22/2002 BLM schedules public meeting in Yuma to review Imperial Dunes draft management plan
04/22/2002 Prescribed fire will reduce hazards, provide research information
04/22/2002 Lee Chauvet neamed chairman of BLM citizen advisory council
04/19/2002 Public scoping meetings scheduled for Western colorado Desert route of travel update
04/18/2002 News Advisory: Carrizo Plain National Monument Dedication
04/17/2002 Wild Horse and Burros headed for Stockton
04/16/2002 BLM plans work on Sacramento River Rail Trail
04/11/2002 BLM, NATIONAL GUARD CLEAN UP MARIJUANA CULTIVATION SITES
04/11/2002 America's wild horses and burros need you
04/09/2002 Wild mustangs and burros available for adoption at BLM corrals in Ridgecrest
04/09/2002 Public meeting scheduled in Phoenix to review Imperial Dunes draft management plans
04/08/2002 BLM and USFS schedule public scoping meetinigs for the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
04/08/2002 BLM Schedules Meeting in Long Beach to Review Imperial Dunes Draft Management Documents
04/05/2002 Public Meeting Scheduled to Review Imperial Dunes Draft Management Plan and EIS
04/04/2002 BLM Advisory Council to Meet in Bakersfield
04/02/2002 BLM asks industry for comments on next oil and gas lease sale
04/02/2002 Wild horses and burros headed for Yuba City
04/01/2002 Dunes holiday weekend sees continued decrease in lawlessness
04/01/2002 Fort Sage OHV Area Will be Closed During Motorcycle Race
04/01/2002 South Cow Mountain OHV area to be temporarily closed for public safety
04/01/2002 Prescribed fire planned east of Clear Lake
04/01/2002 BLM To Offer Free Guided Wildflower Hikes

 

March 2002

03/29/2002 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TRAIL DAYS PROJECT
03/29/2002 BLM Implements Emergency Interim Vehicle Closure In Portion of Rand Mountains
03/29/2002 Imperial Dunes Draft Management Plan Available for Comment
03/29/2002 BLM CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL TO MEET IN ARCATA
03/28/2002 Public Input Sought On Proposed Transfer of BLM Lands
03/27/2002 MODOC/WASHOE EXPERIMENTAL STEWARDSHIP STEERING COMMITTEE MEETS APRIL 18
03/26/2002 Dunes law enforcement policies in place for Easter holiday
03/25/2002 BLM RESOURCE ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETS APRIL 19 AND 20
03/25/2002 PUBLIC MEETING PLANNED TO DISCUSS CHAPPIE-SHASTA ACCESS
03/22/2002 Photo/Interview Opportunity
03/22/2002 Wild Horse and Burros to Seek New Home at Lake Perris Fairgrounds
03/21/2002 BLM to Hold Oil and Gas Lease Sale
03/21/2002 BLM Analyzes Military Desert Training Exercise
03/18/2002 BLM SURPRISE FIELD OFFICE PLANS PRESCRIBED FIRE PROJECTS
03/18/2002 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR KING RANGE TRAIL CLEANUP PROJECT
03/15/2002 Environmental Education Program Receives Grants
03/15/2002 National Monument Advisory Committee Meetings to Take Place in Palm Desert
03/15/2002 BLM CLOSES WOOD CUTTING AREAS BECAUSE OF MUDDY CONDITIONS
03/15/2002 BLM PLANS BURN PROJECTS NEAR OLD SHASTA
03/13/2002 BLM Calls for Nominations to Advisory Council
03/13/2002 BLM Hosts Energy Outreach Meeting
03/11/2002 BLM SEEKING MEMBERS FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ADVISORY COUNCILS
03/11/2002 BLM Issues Decision on the State of California's Curly Top Virus Control Program
03/05/2002 LASSEN WEED ERADICATION EFFORT GAINS NATIONAL ATTENTION
03/05/2002 Wild Horses and Burros adoption in Madera
03/05/2002 BLM PLANS PUBLIC MEETINGS ON WILD HORSE GATHER PLANS
03/04/2002 New Location for Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Meeting Announced
03/01/2002 BLM Bishop Field Office and USFS colocate office

 

February 2002

02/25/2002 Wild Horses and Burros Coming To Madera
02/22/2002 BLM will continue brush burning project west of Redding
02/22/2002 Geothermal drilling in Mammoth Lakes area approved
02/20/2002 Lawlessness significantly rdecreased at Imperial Dunes
02/15/2002 BLM and state parks to collaborate at Piedras Blancas
02/14/2002 2002 federal grazing fee announced
02/14/2002 Fort Ord Public Lands get $60,000 Gift
02/13/2002 BLM initiates validity examination on Glamis Imperial mining claims
02/06/2002 NEW MANAGER NAMED FOR BLM SURPRISE FIELD OFFICE
02/05/2002 Wild horse and burro advisory board members selected
02/05/2002 Zero tolerance declared for Imperial Sand Dunes
02/04/2002 BLM Requests Budget Increases in Energy, Planning, and Cooperative Conservation
01/27/2002 Bishop Man Named Chairman of BLM Advisory Group

 

January 2002

01/24/2002 Salt assumes new responsibilities with BLM headquarters
01/22/2002 BLM names new manager for Carrizo Plain National Monument
01/18/2002 Citizenīs advisory group on Coast Dairies to meet
01/18/2002 Wild horse and burro adoption coming to Paso Robles
01/15/2002 New rules for BLM Merced River campground
01/14/2002 BLM asks industry for comments on next oil & gas sale
01/02/2002 Access to new Bizz Johnson Trail bridge will open in Spring
01/02/2002 BLM will offer free eagle viewing hikes
01/02/2002 Winter weather creates poor conditions on back country roads
01/02/2002 BLM seeks public comments on proposed power line project - Public Open House scheduled