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California

Public land mining claim fees and waivers are due to BLM by September 1

A stake in a the ground marking a mining claim.SAC

California, Northern California DO

BLM opens South Side Trail, announces Salmon Pass guided hike opportunities at Headwaters

A trail through a thick forest.

California, Central California DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on Alabama Hills Management Plan

Rock formation in the forefront with mountains in the background.

California, Northern California DO

Logging activities to begin on Camp Fire salvage timber sale

A fire scorched forest with burnt trees.

California, Northern California DO

BLM, partners, to conduct prescribed burn in Sacramento River Bend area

A section of a wooden fence in a field of grass.

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public input on new Cahuilla Ranger Station

Exterior of Cahuilla Ranger Station.

California, California Desert DO

Fireworks of any kind are prohibited on BLM public lands in Southern California

Bright green fire engine.

California, Northern California DO

BLM announces seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by Arcata Field Office

Green coastal forest with moss covered.

California, Northern California DO

BLM announces seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by Redding Field Office

A massive fire cloud rises over a forest.

California, Central California DO

BLM Ukiah Field Office initiates seasonal fire restrictions

Sunset behind rolling green hills.

California, Northern California DO

Crews fighting lightning-caused fires on BLM-managed lands in NE California

SUSANVILLE, Calif.

California, Northern California DO

Work starts on Lower Clear Creek restoration project

A clear creek runs through a canyon.

California, Northern California DO

BLM announces reopening of King Range National Conservation Area recreation sites

Forest meets the Pacific Ocean at sunrise.

California, Northern California DO

BLM asks public help in battle against invasive plant

Invasive weeds next to a river.

California, Northern California DO

BLM has openings for hosts at Trinity River campgrounds

Image of rushing river in a forest.

California, Central California DO

BLM to conduct prescribed fires at Cosumnes River Preserve

Firefighter supervises burn in field.

California, Northern California DO

BLM Pit River Campground now open

Rushing river in riparian forest.

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public comment on OMYA’s proposed Plan of Operation to use mill site mining claims

Barstow, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on an Environmental Assessment (EA) of the applicant’s use of mill site mining claims for rock and soil p

California, Central California DO

Discover your surroundings through the updated Agents of Discovery virtual App

Two sister show off their Agents of Discovery certificates.

California, Northern California DO

BLM Eagle Lake Field Office now issuing firewood cutting permits

Close up of a fire wood pile.

California, Central California DO

BLM Bishop Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions

Campground with fire pit and picnic table. Towering Sierra Nevada Mountains in background.

California, Central California DO

BLM Mother Lode Field Office initiates seasonal fire restrictions

Image of a wide river in a forest.

California

BLM reminds visitors to recreate responsibly and safely on public lands during Memorial Day weekend

A line of equestrians on a brush covered ridge.

California, Northern California DO

BLM opening North Eagle Lake Campground in time for Memorial Day weekend

Elevated view of blue lake from alpine forest.

California, California Desert DO

BLM releases Mesa Wind Repower Project for public comment

Wind turbines on a desert ridge. Photo courtesy of Aspen Environmental Group.