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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California
A foal and mare nuzzle in the high desert.

$7,000 reward offered for information on killing of young horse

A total reward of $7,000 is offered for information leading to arrest and conviction of those who killed a foal in Mono County, California. This includes $2,000 from the Bureau of Land Management and $5,000 from American Wild Horse Conservation.
California
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BLM urges public vigilance as fire restrictions protect southern California communities

The Bureau of Land Management would like to remind public land users that with the upcoming Independence Day holiday, Stage II fire restrictions remain in effect throughout the California Desert District. These restrictions apply to BLM-managed public lands in Imperial, southern Inyo, eastern Kern, Los Angeles, eastern Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties.
California
An pump jack in rolling grass fields.

BLM seeks input on proposed oil and gas management updates in south-central California

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is announcing a 30-day public comment period to gather input on a supplemental environmental impact statement and potential amendment to the resource management plan for oil and gas leasing and development on public lands in portions of Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura counties managed by the BLM Bakersfield Field Office.
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California, Central California DO
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BLM seeks input on proposed oil and gas management updates in central coast region of California

MARINA, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management Central Coast Field Office is announcing a 30-day public comment period to gather input on a supplemental environmental impact statement and potential amendment to the resource management plan for oil and gas leasing and development on public lands in Alameda, Contra Costa, Monterey, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties, and portions of Fresno, Merced, and San Joaquin counties.
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California, Central California DO
A campsite with a fire ring and picnic table

BLM announces seasonal fire restrictions in the Eastern Sierra

BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is issuing fire restrictions for all BLM managed lands in Inyo, Mono, and portions of Alpine counties effective Monday, June 16, 2025, due to dry conditions and wildland fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round statewide fire prevention order. This seasonal fire order will remain in effect until further notice.
California, Central California DO
A dry campground with a vault toilet and a fire ring

BLM issues seasonal fire restrictions for nine counties

The Bureau of Land Management is issuing seasonal fire restrictions effective Friday, June 6, due to dry conditions and wildland fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round, statewide fire prevention order. The seasonal fire order will remain in effect until further notice.
California, Central California DO
Bright white flowers in a dry valley under a sunset.

BLM issues seasonal fire restrictions for 10 counties in Central California

The Bureau of Land Management is issuing seasonal fire restrictions effective Friday, June 6, due to dry conditions and wildland fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round, statewide fire prevention order. The seasonal fire order will remain in effect until further notice. The BLM-managed public lands affected by these fire restrictions are in the Mother Lode Field Office for Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Mariposa, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and Yuba counties.
California, California Desert DO
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BLM seeks initial input on proposed Redonda solar project in Riverside County

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on the proposed Redonda solar project on approximately 887 acres of public lands in Riverside County. If approved, the project could produce and store up to 250 megawatts of utility-scale energy.
California, Northern California DO
Boulders block a bike trail in the high desert

BLM plans Bizz Johnson Trail improvements

The Bureau of Land Management is improving public facilities and access along the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail to enhance visitor safety and experience. The work is planned on public lands west of Susanville in Lassen County and includes installing new vault toilets, removing a rockslide, and upgrading parking areas. Trail users should expect short-term closures or limited access while construction is underway.
California, Central California DO
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Sheep arrive at Cronan & Magnolia Ranch to graze on invasive plants and reduce wildfire threat

A flock of nearly 1,100 sheep have arrived at the Bureau of Land Management’s Cronan Ranch, and a flock of nearly 800 sheep will soon arrive at Magnolia Ranch, to graze invasive weeds and reduce wildfire threat. Sheep herders will manage the flocks, moving them across the grassy slopes and meadows with assistance from herding dogs and livestock protection dogs. The sheep will be grazing behind temporary fencing to allow the sheep herder to keep the sheep in an area long enough to have the vegetation uniformly grazed and/or trampled down.
California, Central California DO
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BLM Central Coast Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions

MARINA, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is issuing seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Central Coast Field Office effective Monday, June 2, due to dry conditions and wildland fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round statewide fire prevention order, and the permanent fire restrictions in place at the Fort Ord National Monument and Cotoni-Coast Dairies. This seasonal fire order will remain in effect until further notice.

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