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California, California Desert DO

BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Lake Mathews Reserve

Firefighters conduct a controlled burn of dry brush.

California, Central California DO

BLM Central Coast Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions

A dusty road through dry hills.

California, California Desert DO

BLM authorizes Camino Solar Project in Kern County

Wind farm in a desert valley.

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeking public comment on upgrades at McCain Valley campgrounds

Campsite with picnic table under a large tree. Photo by Alexia Williams, BLM.

California, California Desert DO

BLM initiates Whitewater Canyon closure due to increased wildfire risk

Desert mountain rising above grassy valley.

California, Central California DO

BLM Bakersfield Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions

Picnic table and camp ring, Photo by the BLM.BAKERSFIELD,

California, California Desert DO

BLM initiates seasonal fire and target shooting restrictions in the California Desert District

Neon green fire engine in the desert.

California

BLM issues statewide Fire Prevention Order

A shaded picnic table next to a fire pit.

California, Northern California DO

Hobo Camp Day Use Area will open for trout season opening day

A simple rail bridge over a forest creek.

California, California Desert DO

BLM approves Haiwee Geothermal Leasing Area

A high desert valley with snowy mountains in the background.

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public comment on off-highway vehicle routes in the Vinagre Wash Special Management Area

Dusty off-highway paths wind through desert.

California, California Desert DO

The BLM seeks public comment on Eldorado-Lugo-Mojave project

Several grey capacitors at a power sub station.BARSTOW,

California, Northern California DO

BLM offering salvage timber sale in Butte County

REDDING, Calif. ­– The Bureau of Land Management is offering for sale approximately 1.8 million board feet of merchantable saw timber in the Camp Fire Salvage Sale in Butte County.

California

BLM temporarily closes developed recreation facilities in California

An illuminated tent at night in the mountain.

California, California Desert DO

BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Dos Palmas Preserve

A firefighter supervises an prescription burn.

California, Central California DO

Trespass clean up restores BLM public lands in Nevada County

An excavator moves trash into a dump truck.

California, Northern California DO

Free presentation set on California Marine Protected Areas

Camp ground on Pacific Coast.

California

BLM California remembers longest serving state director

Photo of Ed Hastey.SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Ed Hastey, for

California, California Desert DO

The BLM seeks public comment on the Lugo-Victorville telecommunications project

An image of a transmission line in a grassy field. Photo courtesy of Mike Calvitti, LVRAS Project.

California, California Desert DO

The BLM approves Castle Mountain Mine Plan modification

A desert image with mountains in the background and cactus in the foreground on BLM managed public lands in San Bernardino County. Photo courtesy of Castle Mountain Venture.

California, California Desert DO, Central California DO, Northern California DO

BLM seeks comments on 2020 off-highway vehicle recreation proposals

A OHV motorcycle rider at Samoa Dunes, north spit, Humboldt Bay.

California, Northern California DO

BLM announces artist in residence opportunity at King Range National Conservation Area

A picture of the King Range National Conservation Area coastline

California, Northern California DO

Emily Ryan named manager of BLM Eagle Lake Field Office, Susanville

Emily Ryan poses with dog, Kona.

California, Northern California DO

BLM plans prescribed fire in Weaverville Community Forest

Two firefighters manage a prescribed fire in a forest.

California, Central California DO

BLM seeks public input on draft Cotoni-Coast Dairies management plan

A lush green field with grazing cows next to the ocean.