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California, Central California DO

BLM welcomes new managers to Mother Lode Field Office

Mother Lode Field Managers.

California, Northern California DO

BLM plans fall prescribed burning projects in northwest California

A smoky, burning grassland during a prescribed burn.

California, Northern California DO

Come “Discover the Coast” at Point Arena community celebration

A sunny day on the rocky Pacific coast of Point-Arena Stornetta. Photo by Samantha Storms/BLM.

California, California Desert DO

BLM releases Desert Quartzite Solar Project final environmental analysis

Image of bare desert floor on a clear day.

California, Central California DO

Community of Lone Pine celebrates Alabama Hills National Scenic Area

A natural granite arch frame Mt. Whitney.

California, Northern California DO

BLM plans prescribed burning projects on northeast California public lands

A fire crew observes a controlled pile burn. Photo by BLM.

California, Central California DO

Volunteers welcome for National Public Lands Day events in Central California

Volunteers install sun shades during National Public Lands Day.

California, Northern California DO

BLM lifting fire restrictions for northwest California public lands

Picture of Lacks Creek watershed northwest of Arcata, California.

California, California Desert DO

BLM to restrict public access to Bradshaw Trail and nearby lands during cleanup

A dusty, desert path between low, green brush and with mountains in the background.

California, Northern California DO

Snowy plovers returning to restored habitat at Humboldt Bay South Spit

Fluffy snowy plover chicks recently hatched on the beach.

California, Northern California DO

Participants will learn about the past in Archaeology Day event

BLM Archaeologist Jennifer Rovanpera shows an Archaeology Day participant the beginning steps of creating a mat from tule reeds.

California, Northern California DO

Volunteers welcome at National Public Lands Day projects at Boulder Reservoir

Boulder Reservoir, High desert campground, northwest Nevada. Photo by Claude Singleton, BLM.

California, Northern California DO

Volunteers welcome at National Public Lands Day projects in King Range NCA

Cape Mendocino Lighthouse, King Range National Conservation Area, CA.

California, Northern California DO

Volunteers needed for National Public Lands Day projects in Susanville

Historic railroad bridge at Hobo Camp Trailhead, Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail, Susanville, CA. Photo by Jeff Fontana..

California, California Desert DO, Needles FO

BLM partners with animal welfare organizations to increase reward

A pair of wild burros eating vegetation in the California desert.

California, Northern California DO

BLM hosting special fishing day for veterans, families

Coyote Pond, near Redding CAMilitary veterans, activity duty

California, Central California DO

Access to portions of the Pacific Crest Trail is impassable due to rockslide

Hike on a trail next to a rock slide.

California, California Desert DO

BLM to hold Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle recreation area public meeting

Image of Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Area, Barstow.

National Office, California, California Desert DO

BLM, private groups increase reward for information in California Burro Killings

Four burros standing on a rocky hillside.

California, California Desert DO, Ridgecrest FO

BLM Approves Drilling Project to Explore for Lithium in Inyo County

A picture of public lands in Inyo County, north of Trona, California. Photo by BLM.

California, California Desert DO

Andrew Archuleta to lead BLM California Desert District

Andrew Archuleta has been selected District Manager for the Bureau of Land Management California Desert District

California, Northern California DO

BLM will offer horses for adoption in Grass Valley; incentive payments available

Wild horses on the range.

California, Central California DO

Saddle-trained wild horses available for adoption at Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center

A group of brown, black, and white horses walking forward.Wild horse

California, Central California DO

Public invited to family friendly celebration for South Cow Mountain OHV Management Area reopening

OHV users during a safety briefing at South Cow Mountain OHV Management Area (Ashley Poggio/BLM).

California, Northern California DO, Redding FO

Access to Sacramento River Rail Trail will be limited during repaving project

A view of the Sacramento River Rail Trail near Redding.