News.Bytes A publication of Bureau of Land Management in California Issue 632-07/10/14- Visit us on Facebook -- Follow us on Twitter -- Share us with friends and colleagues! THIS WEEK IN NEWS.BYTES: - Discover the Coast - Wildlife Trivia Question of the Week - Headlines and Highlights - BLM and Department of Interior Highlights - Upcoming BLM California Events If this message does not show up properly in your email, you can see it online at: www.blm.gov/ca/news/newsbytes/2014/632.html DISCOVER THE COAST California Coastal National Monument Expansion (Recreation.gov Website) Breathtaking landscapes encompass the newly added shoreline of the Point Arena-Stornetta Unit. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,1zdu,m3bw,1bct,ijo3 Proposed Sale of Research Site On Mendocino Coast Draws Fire (The Press Democrat, 07/02/14) BLM plans to add the 15-acre property to the California Coastal National Monument. But Mendocino College educators and other college science instructors say the property is an invaluable research and teaching tool and should be kept as such. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,x7i,l6fs,1bct,ijo3 Meet the Grunion! (BLM Facebook) The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is hosting the second-to-last grunion run before the season ends on July 28. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,81e4,ff3g,1bct,ijo3 Visit Our Discover The Coast Website (BLM website) Learn more about our Discover the Coast initiative, partnerships, and events. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,1cr0,11yu,1bct,ijo3 WILDLIFE TRIVIA QUESTION of the WEEK The California grunion is well known for its remarkable spawning behavior and can be observed along southern California sandy beaches, from March through September. Which of the following statements about the grunion is false? (a.) They are small silvery fish found only along the coast of southern California and northern Baja California (b.) They come completely out of the water to lay their eggs in the sand. (c.) Grunion spawn only on nights with higher tides, and after the tide has started to recede. (d.) Females ride a far reaching wave onto the beach accompanied by as many as eight males. (e.) In the presence of males, the female grunion swims as far up on the wet sand as possible and literally drills herself into the sand as the wave recedes. (f.) Males are known to whistle when they follow females on to the beach. ------> See answer near the end of this issue of News.bytes. OTHER CALIFORNIA HEADLINES AND HIGHLIGHTS Mustangs in the Redlands Parade (BLM Facebook) It's a magical moment when a child comes face-to-face with an adopted mustang. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,l2me,dwcp,1bct,ijo3 RELATED: BLM California Wild Horse and Burro Adoption (BLM Website) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,f8ne,is13,1bct,ijo3 BLM Redding Firefighters in the Weaverville Parade (BLM Facebook) It's a highlight of summer for our firefighters to join in community celebrations and spread the word about the importance of fire safety. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,ilss,ksjg,1bct,ijo3 Junior Naturalist Summer Day Camp at the Desert Discovery Center (Desert Discovery Center Facebook) The Desert Discovery Center has started their Junior Naturalist Summer Camp sessions for children ages 7-13 years old. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,duk9,k2ea,1bct,ijo3 RELATED: Desert Discovery Center (Desert Discovery Center Website) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,d414,1y4,1bct,ijo3 Throwback Thursday Along Route 66 (BLM Facebook) "Slow down, get off the interstate, and experience America." Said photographer Russell Olsen quoted in a blog post titled Route 66 Lost & Found. Travel back in time with Olsen's photo collection along a hauntingly beautiful stretch of Route 66 and some historical BLM landscapes. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,96h,51d4,1bct,ijo3 RELATED: World War II Desert Training Center, California-Arizona Maneuver Area (BLM Website) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,1b7v,hnsq,1bct,ijo3 Sheriff, Feds: Rancher Must Be Held Accountable (The Washington Post, 07/06/14) BLM officials say they agree with a Nevada sheriff's position that rancher Cliven Bundy must be held accountable for his role in an April standoff between his supporters and the federal agency. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,1iwc,7umm,1bct,ijo3 Cabin Owners Still Waiting To Rebuild One Year After Chariot Fire (ABC 10 News, 07/08/14) It has been one year since the Chariot Fire ripped through 7,000 acres and more than 100 cabins at the Al Bahr Shrine Camp in Mount Laguna. A BLM spokeswoman said they cannot comment on pending litigation. They said the Cal Fire report lists four possibilities of the cause and would not comment on the Cal Fire press release blaming the BLM Jeep for the cause. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,e8th,zg8,1bct,ijo3 BLM and DEPARTMENT of the INTERIOR Highlights LAST WEEK AT THE BLM, JUNE 30-July 4, 2014 (BLM Tumblr) BLM hosted the 2014 Seed Conference to celebrate 20 years of public-private partnerships for native plant conservation; BLM last week held a competitive auction for renewable energy on public lands in the Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone in Clark County, Nevada; and more. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,uvd,bpr6,1bct,ijo3 RELATED: Exciting News...It's a My Public Lands Magazine! (BLM Tumblr) We're excited to announce the release of the My Public Lands magazine, filled with little-known stories about the BLM-managed public lands that we all love. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,3pgx,jsxh,1bct,ijo3 RELATED: Download your free electronic copy of the My Public Lands Magazine (BLM Website): http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,hvow,cb2g,1bct,ijo3 VIDEO- This Week at Interior: June 27, 2014 (DOI YouTube) BLM hosts a competitive auction for renewable energy on public lands in Nevada's Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone; a new report outlines a cooperative effort to restore the bison to its ecological and cultural role; the 2014-2015 Duck Stamp goes on sale; youth workers and volunteers take part in a Youth Summit at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park; and Yosemite turns 150. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,4edu,dbmc,1bct,ijo3 Feds Distribute Millions in Parks and Rec Grants to All 50 States (Government Executive.Com, 07/08/14) All 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and overseas territories are set to receive a piece of a $43.38 million funding pie from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund targeted for local park and outdoor recreation projects. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,lobm,77bw,1bct,ijo3 Sally Jewell: Obama's Pro-Fracking Climate Czar (Bloomberg, 07/03/14) When asked if her values as an outdoorswoman and conservationist conflict with her fossil fuel expertise, Jewell says, "There's no reconciling to be done. "I just think we need to open our eyes and understand that these things have tradeoffs. And we need to apply our ingenuity to a future that we didn't understand in the '70s and '80s, when we were really focused solely on fossil fuels." http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,7ko5,jfdk,1bct,ijo3 SELECTED UPCOMING EVENTS Jul. 11: Public Meeting to Solicit Comments on Tylerhorse Wind Project in Kern County (BLM News Release) On Friday, July 11, 2014, the BLM will conduct a public meeting to solicit comments about their concerns and interests on the proposed Tylerhorse Wind Project in Kern County. The meeting will be held at the Hummell Community Building, Room 1, 2500 20th St West, Rosamond, Calif. from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,jusf,kb7y,1bct,ijo3 Jul 17-18: BLM Advisory Council Plans Meeting at Mother Lode Field Office (BLM News Release) Management issues for Central California will be on the agenda when the Bureau of Land Management's Central California Resource Advisory Council meets July 17-18 in El Dorado Hills. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,f0zn,ie27,1bct,ijo3 Jul. 19: Discover the Coast @ Point Arena (BLM Website) Celebrate with the community of Point Arena with guided hikes/walks, kids crafts, lighthouse activities, food, and lots of fun! http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,8zwc,ao9v,1bct,ijo3 Aug. 1: End of Public Review Period for Environmental Study for Blythe Mesa Solar Project in Eastern Riverside County (BLM News Release) BLM released a joint environmental analysis with Riverside County for the proposed Blythe Mesa Solar Project in eastern Riverside County, Calif. for a 45-day public review. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,euka,93xa,1bct,ijo3 Apr-Oct. 23: Webcasts Scheduled to Solicit Comments on Route 66 Management Plan (BLM News Release) The California Historic Route 66 Association and BLM California Desert District have scheduled four webcasts to continue soliciting public comments on the preparation of a corridor management plan for the segment of historic Route 66. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,ge64,i1gg,1bct,ijo3 WILDLIFE TRIVIA ANSWER and Related Information Which of the following statements about the grunion is false? ANSWER: (f.) Males are known to whistle when they follow females on to the beach. FALSE Grunion are known to make a faint squeaking noise while spawning. SOURCE: The Amazing Grunion (California Department of Fish & Wildlife Website) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,i3gz,bke2,1bct,ijo3 RELATED: What Is A Grunion? (Grunion.org Website) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1yjjk,3xn3,4hl5,la29,1bct,ijo3 -------------------- - If your e-mail program does not allow you to click on the above links to visit that Web page, copy and paste the URL into your browser's "Location" or "Address" bar. - Some online news sites require free registration to view their content online. Some news sites remove news stories from the Web soon after publication. If you plan to keep a story, you should print a copy or save the Web page to your computer. 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