BLM Mother Lode Field Office lifts emergency fire restrictions, reopening target shooting
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EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management Mother Lode Field Office is lifting its emergency fire restrictions at 9 a.m. on Nov. 13, due to reduced fire potential. This action will reopen target shooting on public lands in 12 central California counties.
The easing of fire restrictions apply to approximately 230,000-acres of public land managed by the Mother Lode Field Office in all or portions of Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Mariposa, Merced, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tuolumne and Yuba counties. Fire restrictions were originally initiated on June 23.
Outdoor enthusiasts are reminded to be careful when recreating on public lands to prevent wildfire. For more information, visit www.readyforwildfire.org/Prevent-Wildfire/. Safety tips include not driving a vehicle onto dry grass or brush; carrying a fire extinguisher, shovel and bucket of water; and getting a permit for any campfire or use of portable gas stoves. To learn more about campfire safety, visit http://www.preventwildfireca.org/Campfires/.
Shooters are also reminded that hot bullet fragments and exploding targets from recreational shooting can spark a wildfire. Shooters are responsible for fires started by shooting activities.
The BLM strives to be a good neighbor in the communities it serves, providing opportunities for economic growth with space for traditional uses such as ranching, mining, logging, and energy development as well as hunting and fishing. For more information, please call the Mother Lode Field Office at 916-941-3101.
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.