BLM to host public meeting on proposed land use plan amendments for sage grouse conservation

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Bureau of Land Management, California

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A male sage-groups performs a courtship ritual.  Photo by Bob Wick, BLM.ALTURAS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management will host a public meeting Friday, Nov. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Niles Hotel, 304 South Main St, Alturas, on a proposal to amend land use plans as they relate to conservation of the greater sage-grouse.

Participants will have the opportunity to share with the BLM their ideas on issues that should be addressed during the “scoping” period on the proposed plan amendments.

“We hope that public land stakeholders will join us for this meeting,” said BLM Northern California District Manager Alan Bittner.  “We believe that partnerships and inclusion in land use planning are vital to managing sustainable, working public lands.”

Meeting participants will hear information about the land use amendment process and learn more about submitting effective comments.

On October 5, the Department of the Interior announced its intention to revisit land use plans in 10 western states to improve greater sage-grouse conservation and to strengthen communication and coordination between western states and the federal government. The existing plans, which were amended in 2015, provide guidance and direction to BLM managers in California for the management of greater sage-grouse habitat.

As stewards, the BLM manages public lands for the benefit of current and future generations, supporting conservation as the agency pursues its multiple-use mission. More information is available from Jeff Fontana, BLM public affairs officer, at 530-252-5332, or by email at jfontana@blm.gov.


The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.