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Video: Sacramento River Bend Kids Fish DayKids from Bend Elementary School get outside for the third annual kids fishing day at Coyote Pond in the Sacramento River Bend Outstanding Natural Area. @EveryKidinaPark (BLM Facebook) |
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Go Wild at the Los Angeles County FairGO WILD for Every Kid at the America’s Great Outdoors exhibit at the Los Angeles County Fair. Visit Paul Cash’s environmental magic show and you may receive a BLM National Conservation Lands vintage poster. @EveryKidinaPark @lacountyfair (BLM Facebook) |
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Every Kid In A ParkHey fourth graders! See America’s natural wonders and historic sites for free. (Every Kid In A Park) |
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Celebrate National Wilderness Month 2015 With Us & Go Wild For Every Kid!On this day in 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Wilderness Act, making the United States the first country in the world to define and designate wilderness areas through law. Today, through the National Conservation Lands, the BLM manages 223 congressionally designated wilderness areas and 517 wilderness study areas as a part of the Bureau’s mission under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. (BLM Tumblr) |
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The Rocks & Islands WildernessThe Rocks & Islands Wilderness is one of the smallest and most unique wilderness areas in the national system at only 5.89 acres spread across more than 500 offshore rocks and small islets along 30 miles of the Pacific Coast! These offshore rocks are virtual wildlife hotels, offering nesting, roosting, and resting spots for marine birds and haul-outs for harbor sears as well as California and Stellar sea lions. (BLM Facebook) |
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Butte Fire UpdateFirefighters are battling a 4,000 acre fire off Butte Mountain Road, east of Jackson in Amador and Calaveras counties. (Cal Fire) |
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BLM Lifts Most of Knoxville ClosureThe Bureau of Land Management Ukiah Field Office has reopened the Knoxville area and adjacent areas to public use, including deer hunting. However, the area south of the Adams Ridge Gate remains closed due to fire rehabilitation activities. (BLM News Release) |
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BLM Lifts Adams Ridge ClosureEffective Thursday, Sept. 10, the Bureau of Land Management Ukiah Field Office will reopen the area south of the Adams Ridge Gate in the Knoxville area to public use, including deer hunting. (BLM News Release) |
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National Preparedness MonthDid you know September is National Preparedness Month? In the event of an immediate evacuation follow these steps to get ready to GO! Learn more about how you can be prepared: Ready For Wildfire |
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No Drone ZoneA bird? A plane? Nope, just another drone intrusion yesterday on the Wheeler Fire in Utah that shutdown all aviation operations. This is the 19th reported drone intrusion this year. (National Interagency Fire Center Facebook) |
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National Seed Strategy: Mojave Desert Seed Transfer ZonesRecent large-scale fires driven by exotic annual grass species have increased the need for shrubland restoration and the demand for native plant materials throughout the Mojave Desert. In addition, the escalating interest in alternative energy development is expected to disturb large tracts of land to accommodate solar and wind technology. (Newsbytes Extra) |
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Sage Grouse Conservation Leaders Recognized in California and NevadaTeam members working to benefit the Bi-State population of greater sage grouse and their habitat were honored by leaders of the Sage Grouse Initiative last week. The Sage Grouse Initiative works cooperatively to achieve wildlife conservation through sustainable ranching. (Newsbytes Extra)Related: Sage Grouse Conservation Leaders Recognized in California & Nevada |
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Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation AreaHeavy rain, hail and blowing sand hit the Imperial Sand Dunes yesterday. Today, power lines are down and standing water can be found in the desert. Please use extreme caution when recreating out in the desert. There is a chance for thunderstorms again today. Keep an eye on the sky and never try to cross any running water. (BLM Facebook) |
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Starry Night Over Joshua Tree National ParkThank you for following our #mypubliclandsroadtrip Sunday shares! We're ending the evening with the #milkyway over Joshua Tree National Park in California by @chrisreyesiii. Appreciate the tag on this great view @chrisreyesiii And thanks to so many of you for tagging your photos with #mypubliclandsroadtrip. The entire collection -- over 3,600 photos so far -- shows the diversity and beauty of our public lands. If you haven't already, check them out. (BLM Instagram) |
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California’s Desert Deserves Permanent ProtectionLos Angles Times, 9/10/2015 After more than six years of analysis, debate and draft proposals, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management is close to issuing its final plan for nearly 10 million acres that it controls in the California desert, designating sections for recreation, industry, conservation and renewable energy production. (Read full story)
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Momentum Grows in Push for New Desert Monuments
The Desert Sun, 9/8/2015
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King Range National Conservation Area in CaliforniaThank you for following #mypubliclandsroadtrip this summer! Check out the mypubliclands.tumblr.com/roadtrip for highlights from our cross-country adventure. And yes, they're back! We wrap things up with one of our most popular roadtrip posts – seals at King Range National Conservation Area in California. Video by Bob Wick, BLM (BLM Instagram) Related: King Range National Conservation Area (BLM Website) |
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Happy National Wildlife Day!The BLM manages more than 245 million acres in 23 states, with some of the nation’s most ecologically diverse and essential habitat for wildlife. In fact, the BLM manages more wildlife habitat than any other federal or state agency. CLICK HERE to learn more about wildlife management at the BLM. (BLM Tumblr) |
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Cosumnes River PreserveNestled in the heart of California’s Central Valley, The Preserve is a critical stop on the Pacific Flyway for migrating and wintering waterfowl.
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Pen in Hand: There was gold in the hills: The Hendrickson hydraulic mine
Tehachapi News, 9/9/2015 |
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UC Davis Scientist Receives Grant to Study Desert Pollinators
Daily Democrat, 9/5/2015 |
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Grant Boosts Access to Berryessa Wilderness Area
Napa Valley Register, 9/7/2015 |
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Navy, BLM Release Reports on Naval Air Station
Desert Dispatch, 9/4/2015 |
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This Week at Interior (Alaska Edition) September 4, 2015The tallest mountain in North America is restored to its traditional name; President Obama and Secretary Jewell speak at the Global Leadership in the Arctic Conference in Alaska; we meet some extraordinary teens serving as Arctic Youth Ambassadors; and more. (DOI YouTube) |
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It Starts With a SeedChicago Botanic Garden Interns, Sam Fiek, a graduate of North Park University and Ellie Becklund, a graduate of the University of Arizona, gained valuable experience working with BLM Richfield Field Office Botanist, Dustin Rooks. The Richfield team made great progress this summer collecting seeds from more than 30 species–thanks to above-average rainfall and a great growing season. (BLM Facebook) |
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It Starts With A Seed : Idaho BLM partners with Shoshone-Paiute Tribe to Grow Native Plants For Sage-Steppe RestorationIn June 2015, BLM-Idaho State Director Tim Murphy and Associate State Director Peter Ditton joined other BLM employees and members of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribe for a work day at the Duck Valley Reservation. About 20 volunteers installed weed barrier, spread over 100 bags of sand and placed pavers to create a permanent floor in one of the on-site greenhouses. (BLM Tumblr) |
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BLM Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule to Modernize Oil and Gas Regulations and Replace Onshore Order 3In response to requests from the public, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has extended the public comment period for a recently proposed rule that would update and replace Onshore Oil and Gas Order Number 3 (Order 3) until October 9, 2015. (BLM News Release) |
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Readout of Secretary Jewell’s Visit to Active North Star Fire Line in Washington StateU.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell visited the Incident Command Post of the North Star Fire in Washington state, where she met with tribal leaders, toured the fire line and surrounding areas, and thanked firefighters and support personnel for their service. Jewell attended a briefing with Incident Commander Ed Lewis and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region X Regional Administrator Kenneth Murphy, where she received an update on the efforts to contain the fires and the work by federal partners on the ground – the U.S. Forest Service, the Department of the Interior, the National Weather Service and FEMA.(DOI News Release) |
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Sunrise This MorningWe’re teaming up with the U.S. Department of the Interior to share your photos of our nation’s amazing sunrises! Just tag your sunrises #SunriseThisMorning on Instagram and your photo could be featured on our feeds. (CBS This Morning Facebook) |
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| WILDLIFE QUESTION OF THE WEEK | ||||||
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What has contributed to the decline of Desert Bighorn Sheep population?
a) Drought Keep reading for answer below |
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September 11-12: BLM Desert Advisory Council to Meet in San Diego
The next field trip and meeting of the California Dese
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September 26: National Public Lands Day at Cosumnes River PreserveSaturday September 26th is National Public Lands Day! Your public lands are in need of your helping hands. Volunteers are needed at the Cosumnes River Preserve to do habitat restoration, wetland maintenance, trail work and road access maintenance. Your investment of time and work on America’s Public Lands will yield high returns for your country and our local natural resources. (BLM Facebook) |
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October 24: Twilight TourDon’t miss the next Piedras Blancas Light Station living history tour, on the evening of October 24th. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the light station at twilight, get a feeling for what life at the light station was like in the old days, and view the sunset. For more information about this event visit Piedras Blancas Light Station (BLM Website) |
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What has contributed to the decline of Desert Bighorn Sheep population?
Answer d) All of the above
SOURCE: BLM Wildlife Database (BLM Website) |
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