A publication of Bureau of Land Management in California Issue 659-1/30/2015- Visit us on Facebook -- Follow us on Twitter -- Share us with friends and colleagues! THIS WEEK IN NEWS.BYTES: - Discover the Coast - Discover the Desert - Headlines and Highlights - Wildlife Trivia Question of the Week - BLM and Department of the Interior Highlights If this message does not show up properly in your email, you can see it online at: http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,iwdv,9uzf,1bct,ijo3 DISCOVER THE COAST Trinidad Lighthouse (BLM Facebook) It was a magical day at the Trinidad Lighthouse, when we were joined by third graders and their teacher to learn about the historic lighthouse and its surroundings. Their teacher, Stephanie Strasser , has developed a Trinidad Lighthouse curriculum as part of her efforts as a Hands on Land teacher. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,ihv2,75tw,1bct,ijo3 Happy Friday from the California Coastal National Monument- Great Place to Play Tag Football for the Supper Bowl (BLM Tumblr) A spectacular interplay between land and sea.The California Coastal National Monument comprises more than 20,000 rocks, islands, exposed reefs, and pinnacles along the 1,100 miles of California's coast.http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,i7co,id2e,1bct,ijo3 Discover the Coast at Fort Ord (BLM Faceboook) What an awesome view!Check out this cool by Eric Palmer http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,c4jn,hnwc,1bct,ijo3 Brief History of Elephant Seals at Piedras Blancas (KCET, 1/28/2015) A rueful smile. That's how the desk clerk at the Sea Otter Motel in Cambria reacted when asked if she could tells us when the Northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) first took up residence on Piedras Blancas Beach, just north of San Simeon. She didn't hesitate, dating her awareness to a winter's afternoon in the late 1980s when her dog stank to high heaven. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,9vv4,e2vc,1bct,ijo3 Discover the Coast (BLM Website) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,jksk,gqng,1bct,ijo3 DISCOVER THE DESERT Disocver the Desert (BLM Facebook) The Friends of the Desert Mountains February events is out! Make sure to check out the Saturday morning hikes in the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument and the "Desert Dreams" film screening on Feb. 5.http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,2om5,hs9w,1bct,ijo3 Winter Bucket List (BLM Tumblr) BLM Winter Bucket List #26: (BLM Tumblr) Alabama Hills California, for Scenic Climbs that are Movie Worthy, if you follow My Public Lands, you've seen many photos of the Alabama hills in California. And you've heard about its role as a movie backdrop-from the Lone Ranger to Tremors to Iron Man. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,9qwo,qau,1bct,ijo3 My Public lands (BLM Facebook) A gorgeous winter scene at Joshua Tree National Park in California. Juan Moreno took this image of snow-covered Hidden Valley at Joshua Tree National Park on New Year's eve. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,jgbb,6uym,1bct,ijo3 Disocver the Desert (BLM Facebook) Join us for the Plank Road Centennial on Saturday, February 21. Be sure to check out the Plank Road Centennial Celebration 1915-2015 Page on Facebook! http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,itto,bmtm,1bct,ijo3 Volunteer Trail works at Alabama Hills (BLM Facebook) Volunteers showed up to finish lining a popular hiking trail with rocks in the Alabama Hills. This work will help keep people on trial by using natural features in order to prevent vegetation thinning and trail braiding and increase the success of desert restoration efforts in this sensitive desert area. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,9pbe,j4oo,1bct,ijo3 RELATED: Discover The Desert (BLM Website) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,ehnu,aie3,1bct,ijo3 Discover the Desert Story Maps (BLM Website) Take an online tour of the California desert! http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,gr21,dabi,1bct,ijo3 OTHER CALIFORNIA HEADLINES AND HIGHLIGHTS Wild Horse and Burro (Blm Facebook) Say hello to BLM Volunteer Molly Jenks and her 9 year old gelding Yeager from the Callaghan HMA in central Nevada. Meet them at the Pomona Horse Expo on Jan 30-Feb 1 in the Breed Revelation area.http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,bobd,g32,1bct,ijo3 Sierra and Rio (BLM) Check out Sierra& Rio explore public lands and learn conservation principles along their adventures.http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,y6j,f4zk,1bct,ijo3 RELATED:BLM Flickr http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,c8i7,iqtc,1bct,ijo3 Light Station to add Vintage Entrance Honoring Boucher (The Cambrian, 1/28/2015) When Jim Boucher, park manager for the Piedras Blancas Light Station, died in November, shell-shocked friends, family and members of the Piedras Blancas Light Station Association knew they wanted to create a permanent memorial to him and all he had accomplished in his eight years on the job at a place he loved. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,23j7,eycr,1bct,ijo3 Winter Weather Means Reduced Fire Dangers (BLM Facebook) and our crews on the North Coast are taking advantage of the opportunity to complete prescribed burning project. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,eow3,6121,1bct,ijo3 Mystery at Great Basin Park (BLM Tumblr) Great Basin National park employees find 1882 Winchester rifle during restoration project. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,1wlg,9cmh,1bct,ijo3 BLM Conducts Final Keysville Workshop (Kernvalleysun, 1/28/2015) On Saturday Jan. 24, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) held the final of a series of community meetings, designed to discuss the recreational future of Keyesville. Several recreational groups, from the community and beyond, engaged in dialogue with BLM representative to discuss how to best facilitate recreation in the French Gulch area of Keyesville. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,afpd,5iaz,1bct,ijo3 Route 66 Corridor Management Plan Draft Released (Desert Dispatch,1/28/2015) A Route 66 Corridor Management Plan draft was released Wednesday in an effort to preserve and promote the historic Route 66 from Barstow to Needles.The California Historic Route 66 Association and Bureau of Land Management California Desert District made the announcement of a 30-day public comment period and a webcast held Feb. 19. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,1a10,jn3a,1bct,ijo3 Bill introduced to make Alabama Hills a National Scenic Area (SierraWave Media, 1/28/2015) Congressman Paul Cook introduced HR 496, the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area Establishment Act, legislation that would establish the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area. This designation would encompass 18,610 acres of the scenic Alabama Hills and would preserve it for recreational use by the public and future generations. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,50cb,g4mr,1bct,ijo3 Preparing for Native Plant Restoration on the L.A. River (Kcet.org,1/29/2015) ''You can't talk about the Los Angeles River without talking about its plants,'' says Ellen Mackey, senior ecologist on assignment to the Council for Watershed Health from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,c2ku,4fhu,1bct,ijo3 Trail Overcame Opposition in Early Stages (Redding.com, 1/28/2015) The Sacramento River Trail winds its way along the Sacramento River in the heart of Redding, going by two notable bridges: the Sundial Bridge and the Ribbon Bridge. Along the way, trail users pass a peace labyrinth, Caldwell Park, and even through a neighborhood. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,4p9f,8ezh,1bct,ijo3 WILDLIFE TRIVIA QUESTION of the WEEK Where do you think the Black Footed Ferrets spend most of their time? ------> See answer near the end of this issue of News.bytes. BLM and DEPARTMENT of the INTERIOR Highlights This Week at Interior (Video): January 30, 2015 (DOI Youtube) President Obama says he'll ask Congress to expand protections for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; Interior invites public comment on a draft 5-year plan for offshore oil and gas development; the fourth competitive lease sale of potential wind energy development in federal waters; Secretary Jewell announces the approval of the SunZia Southwest transmission line; the new Chief of the U.S. Park Police is officially sworn in; and the National Park Service announces a partnership with the Tournament of Roses Association to kick off it centennial year in 2016.http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,hpud,28l7,1bct,ijo3 My Public Lands Instagram (BLM Tumblr) My Public Lands Instagram account reached 50,000 followers. The following posts are follower favorites by combined likes and comments. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,cgwz,dofp,1bct,ijo3 RELATED: My Public Lands (BLM Instagram) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,dp68,i33r,1bct,ijo3 UPCOMING EVENTS Jan 31-Feb 14: BLM Bald Eagle Hike. (BLM Facebook) BLM will host free guided hikes to look for wintering bald eagles in the Cache Creek Natural Area in Lake County on Saturdays, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 and 14.Those interested in participating should reserve space for a specific date by calling the BLM Ukiah Field Office, (707) 468-4000. Early reservations are requested for the popular hikes, which are limited to 25 participants each and fill quickly. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,bbec,7h6l,1bct,ijo3 Jan 30- Feb 1: Pomona Horse Expo (BLM Facebook ) .Visit us at the Pomona Horse Expo on Jan 30-Feb 1. We will have several halter-trained yearlings available at Expo. Stop by the BLM booth in the Breed Revelation area, meet the yearlings, get more information, or just say hello! http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,2w06,eawu,1bct,ijo3 Feb 4: BLM Holds Socio-Economic Workshop in Marina (BLM News Release) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,9795,5gi7,1bct,ijo3 Feb 7: Galt Winter Bird Festival Cosumnes River Preserve http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,ayiu,4vfd,1bct,ijo3 Feb 8:Coast Dairies Hike http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,bvco,b4v0,1bct,ijo3 Feb 14-15: Wild Horses and Burros Adoption in Ferndale http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,1krv,ihz2,1bct,ijo3 Feb 23: Draft Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan End of Public Comment Period http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,khro,axr2,1bct,ijo3 WILDLIFE TRIVIA ANSWER Black-footed ferrets spend about 90 percent of their time underground, where they eat, sleep and raise their young in prairie dog burrows. They are nocturnal, and leave their burrows at night to hunt prairie dogs. SOURCE:Defenders of Wildlife (Defenders.org) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,256oi,3xn3,61du,fyjx,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. DISCLAIMER: By linking to Web sites, the BLM does not imply endorsement of those sites, or of products or advertisements on those sites. 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