Public Input & Actions

BLM publishes proposed and final rules in the Federal Register and carries out environmental reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Announcing and explaining bureau plans and proposals and providing the public an opportunity to comment on proposed actions is an important part of informed management. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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BLM fire crews from the Eagle Lake Field Office will conduct several prescribed fires to reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildlife habitat near Eagle Lake in Lassen County. These projects will be implemented when weather permits and safe to do so.

BLM plans prescribed burns near Eagle Lake

Fire crews from the Bureau of Land Management Eagle Lake Field Office will conduct prescribed burns to reduce hazardous fuels north of Eagle Lake in Lassen County, starting as early as October 1.
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BLM lifts seasonal fire restrictions in northern California and northwest Nevada

The BLM has rescinded its seasonal fire restrictions order for public lands managed in northern CA and northwest Nevada by the Arcata, Eagle Lake, and Applegate field offices, effective Oct. 1. The Redding Field Office will also rescind its fire restrictions, with that order taking effect on Oct. 6.
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BLM approves Mesa Gold mining plan in Kern County

The Bureau of Land Management has approved the small-scale Mesa Gold prospecting operation on five public acres in the El Paso Mountains of Kern County.
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BLM to gather wild horses and burros at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake

The Bureau of Land Management will conduct a wild horse and burro gather of up to 270 animals in the Centennial Herd Management Area (HMA) in San Bernardino and Inyo counties, beginning on Saturday, October 4.
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BLM plans prescribed burns in NE California, NW Nevada, to prevent wildfire risk

ALTURAS, Calif. – Fire crews from the Bureau of Land Management Applegate Field Office will conduct prescribed burns to reduce hazardous fuels near the community of Cassel in Shasta County, starting as early as October xx. The carefully managed broadcast burns will be conducted on 120 acres of BLM-managed public lands west of the Cassel community and will be implemented when weather and fire activity permits. Smoke may be visible throughout the Burney Basin, and to motorists on State Routes 299 and 89.
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Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area fee changes effective October 1

The Bureau of Land Management’s adjusted recreation permit fees at Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area take effect on October 1. The recreation permit fees are $55 for off-site weekly permits, $70 for on-site weekly permits, and $185 for season permits.
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R-14 Buffalo Fire Prompts Emergency Response in Northern Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management Northern California District is currently managing an active wildland fire emergency within the Poodle Mountains Wilderness Study Area, located approximately 20 miles northwest of Gerlach, Nevada.
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BLM announces project to remove rockslide on Bizz Johnson Trail

The Bureau of Land Management will begin removing a rockslide that has closed part of the Bizz Johnson National Recreational Trail since January. Work starts Aug. 13 in partnership with the Lassen National Forest and the Lassen Land and Trails Trust, a nonprofit that supports trail management.
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BLM seeks input on proposed Persistence Mine operation in San Bernardino County

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposed mining project for the Persistence Mine operation in San Bernardino County, Calif. Gold Discovery Group has requested approval of their plan of operations for a 128-acre placer gold mining operation on BLM-managed public land in the Atolia area.
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Public land mining claim fees and waivers due Sept. 2

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management reminds claimants who wish to retain mining claims on public lands through the 2026 assessment year to pay a Maintenance Fee or file a Maintenance Fee Waiver Certification (Small Miner’s Waiver) on or before Sept. 2, to prevent the mining claim from being declared forfeit and void.
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BLM announces seasonal fire restrictions in NE California, NW Nevada

SUSANVILLE, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is issuing seasonal fire restrictions effective today for public lands in Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra, Siskiyou and Shasta counties in California and Washoe County, Nevada, due to wildland fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round, statewide fire prevention order. The fire orders for Applegate and Eagle Lake field offices will remain in effect until further notice.

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