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, 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
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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
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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
A solar array in the desert

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
A flock of sheep eat green grass

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
A shade ramada and fire pit overlooking a dry grass valley

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.
California, Central California DO
A sign for Keyesville Recreation area

BLM Bakersfield Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions

The Bureau of Land Management is issuing seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Bakersfield Field Office effective Thursday, May 22, due to dry conditions and high 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, California Desert DO
A sign in the desert indicating high fire danger

The BLM initiates seasonal fire and target shooting restrictions in California Desert District

The Bureau of Land Management has elevated its seasonal fire restrictions effective May 21 for public lands managed by the BLM California Desert District within Imperial, southern Inyo, eastern Kern, Los Angeles, eastern Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties. These restrictions will remain in effect until October 29 unless terminated sooner if conditions warrant.
California
A high desert mountain ridge with Joshua Trees and a blue sky

BLM seeks input on proposed mineral exploration in Inyo County

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on proposed exploratory drilling on approximately 13 acres of public lands within a 2,424-acre project area, south of Lone Pine in Inyo County. If approved, Mojave Precious Metals Inc. could search for mineral deposits, including gold, on public lands where they currently hold mining claims.
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California, Central California DO, Bishop FO
Damage to a petroglyph caused by cultural site vandalism.

Reward for information on cultural site vandalism increased to $4,000

The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office is announcing an increased reward of $4,000 for information on the individuals responsible for damaging petroglyph panels at the Volcanic Tableland, north of Bishop. The perpetrators vandalized three locations within the site.

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