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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.

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.