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California, Central California DO

The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Field Office issues December oil and gas lease sale notice, Kern County

Oil derrick in an oil field.

California, Central California DO

Bureau of Land Management extends Panoche and Tumey Hills vehicle closure due to extreme wildland fire danger

Dry grass valley with rolling hills in the background.

California, California Desert DO

BLM approves project to increase water sources for wildlife in Riverside County

Guzzler in the desert .

California, California Desert DO

BLM initiates environmental review of two proposed solar projects on public lands in Riverside County

If approved, the Arica and Victory Pass solar projects would result in an estimated combined private infrastructure investment of $689 million, $5.9 million in annua

California, California Desert DO

BLM authorizes Lugo-Victorville project to upgrade telecommunications facilities

Two high wire towers amidst desert flowers.

California, California Desert DO

BLM approves Mesa Wind Repower Project near Palm Springs

Wind turbines in with a desert hill in the background. Photo courtesy of Aspen Environmental Group.

California, Central California DO

The Bureau of Land Management releases proposed plan for Cotoni-Coast Dairies that includes wildland fire prevention

Rolling green pastures.

California, California Desert DO

Previous closure of the Pacific Crest Trail due to Valley Fire lifted

Hikers on a desert trail. Photo by Bob Wick, BLM.MORENO VALLEY, Calif.

California, Central California DO

Volunteers welcome for National Public Lands Day Project in Susanville

A rail tunnel surrounded by colorful trees.

California, Central California DO

Nevada County tire amnesty week, sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management and partners

Volunteers accept used tires.

California, Northern California DO

BLM Junction City Campground reopened for public use

A man fly fishes in the Trinity River.

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public comment on McCain Valley campground improvements

Sign for McCain Valley Campground.

California, Central California DO

The Bureau of Land Management temporarily closes Case Mountain recreation area

Fire roars through tall forest.BAKERSFIELD, Calif.

California, Central California DO

BLM temporarily suspends target shooting in Central California due to wildland fire danger

Red sky and scorched hills near Davenport, CA.

California, Northern California DO

BLM Redding Field Office temporarily suspends recreational target shooting

REDDING, Calif. –  The Bureau of Land Management is temporarily suspending permission for recreational target shooting on public lands managed by its Redding Field Office in S

California, California Desert DO

Valley Fire forces partial closure of the Pacific Crest Trail

MORENO VALLEY, Calif.

California

The Bureau of Land Management increases fire restrictions throughout California

Photo of fire on the ground.

California, Central California DO

The Bureau of Land Management temporarily closes recreation area due to Creek Fire

Smoke column from Creek Fire.

California, Central California DO, Bakersfield FO

The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Field Office moving locations

An Office building.

California, Central California DO, Bishop FO

BLM temporarily closes public lands to support Slink Fire suppression efforts

Smoke rising over a mountain from the Slink Fire.

California, Central California DO

The Bureau of Land Management to reopen Cache Creek Natural Area

A pond in a high golden grass filled landscape.

California, Northern California DO

Junction City Campground closed for temporary use as wildfire incident base

Smoke rising from a forest on a hill.REDDING, Calif.

California, Northern California DO

Bureau of Land Management reopens trail, campground as fires subside

And Arial shot of bikers on a trail with a bridge in the background.

California, Central California DO, Mother Lode FO

The Bureau of Land Management Mother Lode Field Office increases fire restrictions

A volunteer warping a fire-ring in plastic.

California, Central California DO, Bakersfield FO

The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Field Office seeks input on assessment for oil and gas lease sale in Kern County

An oil pump.BAKERSFIELD, Calif.