Press Releases

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California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public comment on US Gypsum Mine Expansion Project

Aerial picture of the U.S.

California, Northern California DO

BLM opens new trail, announces events, to celebrate 20th anniversary of Headwaters Forest Reserve

Tall trees tower over a lush, green forest.

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public input on proposed communications site in San Bernardino County

Green and gray desert brush stretch towards a distant bald mountain.

California, Northern California DO

Public meeting in Susanville on proposal to build fuel breaks on public land

A roaring brush fire on the high desert.

California

Public Land Mining Claim Fees and Waivers are due to BLM by September 3

A wooden stake marks a mining claim in a rocky desert.

California, Central California DO

BLM Bishop Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions

A basic campground at the base of snow capped mountains.

California, Central California DO

BLM Bakersfield Field Office increases fire restrictions

The sun sets behind layers of dry, rolling grasslands.

California, California Desert DO

BLM California Desert District announces five appointments to Desert Advisory Council

A group of council members stand at a corral in the desert. Photo by Sarah K.

California

BLM reminds public to be wildland fire aware

BLM fire engine in the haze of a desert fire.

California, Central California DO

BLM Ukiah Field Office initiates seasonal fire restrictions

A large cloud of wildfire smoke rises over a forest. Photo by Glenn Morrill.

California, Central California DO

BLM initiates Whitewater Canyon closure due to increased wildfire risk

A dry field with steep, rocky hills in the back ground.

California, Northern California DO

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

Layers of scrubby, green mountains at Chappie-Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle Area.

California, Northern California DO

BLM announces fire restrictions for lands managed by Arcata Field Office

Image of tall grassy hills next to a Pacific beach.

California, Central California DO

Public meetings set on access to Cotoni-Coast Dairies public lands

Green pasture with large oak trees at the edges.

California, Central California DO

BLM to hold public meeting on July 9 for proposed Walker Ridge wind energy project

Green ridge against clear blue skies.

California, Central California DO

BLM seeks public input on proposal to expand public access and recreation on Cotoni-Coast Dairies, along Santa Cruz County’s North Coast

Green pasture along the Pacific Ocean at Coast Dairies.

California

The BLM Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument invites the public to Summer Family Nights 2019 scorpion hunt

A scorpion glows iridescent green under UV light.

California, Central California DO

BLM seeks public input on proposed Walker Ridge wind energy project

Dry, steep foot hills in Colusa County. Photo by BLM.

California

Agencies seeking comment on Clear Creek improvement project environmental analysis

Green riparian area surrounding Lower Clear Creek.

California, Central California DO

BLM Mother Lode Field Office initiates seasonal fire restrictions

Image of prescribed burn at Cronan Ranch (Monte Kawahara/BLM).

California, Central California DO

BLM and partners to sponsor Nevada County’s tire amnesty week

Back end of tractor trailer filled with used tires.

California, Central California DO

BLM Central Coast Field Office to conduct prescribed burn near Clear Creek to reduce fire fuels and improve wildlife habitat

Green and yellow field of star thistle at Clear Creek Management Area.

California, Central California DO

BLM Central Coast Field Office initiates seasonal fire restrictions

Green hills and oaks at the Clear Creek Management Area.

California, Central California DO

Cronan Ranch temporarily closed during BLM prescribed burn

A dirt path between two green hills.

California, Northern California DO

BLM accepting public comments on wild horse and burro management

Two brown wild horses stare into the camera.