News.Bytes, Bureau of Land Management California ISSUE 733 - JULY 14, 2016 - California Conservation Corps - National Conservation Lands - Youth - Headlines and Highlights - BLM and DOI Highlights - Wildlife Question of the Week - Upcoming Events CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS Celebrating 40 years of the California Conservation Corps The California Conservation Corps marks its 40th Anniversary this summer with their winning motto of “Hard work, low pay, miserable conditions … and more.” To commemorate this important milestone, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. joined Secretary for Natural Resources John Laird, CCC Director Bruce Saito and federal, state and local partners for a ceremony at the State Capitol on June 30. (News.Bytes story) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,cbpf,77l7,1bct,ijo3 Related: Veterans Conservation Corps Begins Work in Black Mountain Wilderness Desert Habitat, 2015 Archive (Conservation Lands Foundation website) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,ls5j,ezta,1bct,ijo3 Related: California Conservation Corps (CCC Facebook) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,babb,mq3,1bct,ijo3 For CCC, 40 years of ‘miserable conditions’ a cause for celebration: Guest commentary LA Daily News, June 6, 2016 Most of us faintly recall from our history classes President Franklin Roosevelt’s “alphabet soup” agencies, created to combat the devastating economic impacts of the Great Depression. The CCC, or Civilian Conservation Corps, was one of them. Young men, the “CCC boys,” were paid to build parks and campgrounds, plant trees, fight fires and maintain roads. But when the country began mobilizing for World War II, the focus changed and the program phased out. Decades later, Gov. Jerry Brown, then in his first term, revived the CCC idea… Legislation creating the California Conservation Corps — with the same CCC acronym — was signed July 7, 1976. Read full story http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,bi62,jev4,1bct,ijo3 Related: California Conservation Corps 40th Anniversary (Senate Bill 156, June 20, 2016) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,2lvx,gd94,1bct,ijo3 Conservation Corp celebrates 40 years of preserving California natural wonders Turlock Journal, June 28, 2016 California is known for its efforts to preserve vast amounts of natural wilderness. With miles of golden coastline and forests spanning the entire Sierra Nevada, there are many natural wonders worth saving across California. The California Conservation Corps (CCC) is celebrating 40 years of being the backbone of the conservation effort in California. Created in 1976 by Governor Jerry Brown, the CCC has grown to be the oldest and largest conservation corps currently still in operation. Read full story http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,3kxw,fouv,1bct,ijo3 NATIONAL CONSERVATION LANDS Happy 1st Birthday, Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument! The Monument, jointly managed by the BLM and U.S. Forest Service, encompasses nearly 331,000 acres of public land in the heart of northern California’s Inner Coast Range. Rising from near sea level in the south to over 7,000 feet in the mountainous north, and stretching across nearly 100 miles and dozens of ecosystems, the area possesses a richness of species that is among the highest in California and has established the area as a biodiversity hotspot. (My Public Lands Tumblr) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,lmi2,c369,1bct,ijo3 Related: Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Dedication video (BLM California Facebook) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,qub,3exh,1bct,ijo3 Protecting Berryessa Snow Mountain and other public land for diverse communities The Sacramento Bee, July 11, 2016 To celebrate the 4th of July, my partner and I took a drive to some of our region’s great natural treasures. We went out to the coast, through the hills of Napa, and then inland to the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. Just south of the National Monument we climbed in Stebbins Cold Canyon Preserve. This hike overlooks the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, an area President Barack Obama permanently protected one year ago on July 10. The national monument includes public lands that stretch across Lake, Napa, Mendocino, Solano and Yolo counties. Home to bald eagles and herds of Tule elk, opportunities for hiking and camping abound in this special place. Read full story http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,jjfe,949g,1bct,ijo3 Monumental Birdwatching in the California Desert KCET, July 11, 2016 This year, thanks to President Obama, Senator Feinstein and the work of many tireless advocates, people around our nation have something to celebrate: The creation of the Sand to Snow, Mojave Trails and Castle Mountains National Monuments. These new monuments connect and protect 1.8 million acres of California desert ecosystems, preserve historical and cultural sites, and enhance opportunities for recreation… including some of the best birding in California. Read full story http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,1203,atq5,1bct,ijo3 Related: Forest Service schedules workshops for new National Monument (Idyllwild Town Crier) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,j5ts,d6t2,1bct,ijo3 Coastal Public Lands Check out your public lands! The BLM manages 32 million acres of public lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System, including 1,000 acres offshore and 1,665 acres onshore in the California Coastal National Monument, 1,000 acres in the San Juan Islands National Monument, 68,000 acres in the King Range National Conservation Area, and 120 acres on the Treasure Coast of Florida in the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area. (U.S. Department of the Interior: Ocean, Great Lakes and Coasts Facebook) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,ebzx,aed9,1bct,ijo3 YOUTH Video: Wilderness Inquiry’s 2016 “Canoemobile” visited Cosumnes River Preserve Hundreds of elementary and middle school students from the Galt Joint Union Elementary School District paddled in 24-foot Voyageur canoes to participate in environmental education activities with Wilderness Inquiry and Sacramento County Regional Parks. (BLM California Facebook) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,1ubj,6fcf,1bct,ijo3 ‘Generation Green’ Students Map The Pine Hill Preserve Each year, local high school students from Sacramento, California, spend their summers interning with the Bureau of Land Management. The students belong to Generation Green, a program that provides environmental education and leadership opportunities to underrepresented youth. As part of this summer’s program, students recently spent a day mapping the Pine Hill Preserve, east of the city of Folsom. Their job was to identify and record landscape features from the actively managed preserve, such as the location of recently cut shrub piles, burn sites, rare plants, powerlines, and other noteworthy features. (News.Bytes story) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,gh0j,161a,1bct,ijo3 Camp Smokey Every year the U.S. Forest Service, CAL FIRE, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Indian Affairs and Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District collaborate to bring visitors of the California State Fair a fun, educational and interactive fire safety exhibit called “Camp Smokey.” Camp Smokey is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through July 24. (BLM California Facebook) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,gdee,44j,1bct,ijo3 Bat Talk Generation Green student interns enjoyed a Bat Talk and Walk with Yolo Basin Foundation! Students were able to observe Mexican free-tailed bats returning from migration and flying out for the evening to eat. (BLM California Facebook) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,wkb,plo,1bct,ijo3 HEADLINES AND HIGHLIGHTS California Desert District Welcomes New Managers The BLM has announced the selection of Beth Ransel as the new California Desert District (CDD) manager and Douglas Herrema as the new manager for the Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office. (BLM News Release) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,gfad,8if,1bct,ijo3 Fire Danger Prompts Sheriff to Monitor Shooting on Federal Land Times of San Diego, July 14, 2016 The San Diego Sheriff’s Department said Thursday deputies will increase patrols on federal land to prevent recreational shooting that could spark a wildfire. The sheriff is responding to new guidelines from the Bureau of Land Management that ban discharge of firearms during the summer fire season. Read full story http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,16sm,bx8v,1bct,ijo3 Related: Bureau of Land Management Issues Recreational Target Shooting Restrictions in Riverside and San Diego Counties (BLM News Release) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,2bg5,h29t,1bct,ijo3 BLM, Susanville Rancheria Offer Reward in Pictograph Vandalism The BLM and the Susanville Indian Rancheria are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for vandalizing prehistoric pictographs in a cave on the edge of the Honey Lake Valley east of Susanville. Graffiti was scrawled over the paintings on the inside of Tommy Tucker Cave and additional markings were spray-painted on the opening to the cave that is considered sacred by local Native American tribes. BLM law enforcement officers are investigating the vandalism. (BLM News Release) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,h5l4,hmja,1bct,ijo3 Deadly crash leads to Jellys Ferry Bridge collapse in Tehama County KRCR TV, July 10, 2018 A man died early Sunday morning after a crash north of Red Bluff that compromised the structure of the Jellys Ferry Bridge. The bridge then collapsed under the weight of a CAL FIRE truck. California Highway Patrol officers said a silver pick-up swerved off the road around 3 a.m. for an unknown reason. A man was ejected from the truck and died at the scene. A medical helicopter was called to take a second person to the hospital. Part of the Jellys Ferry bridge collapsed under a CAL FIRE truck that was responding to the crash. Three men inside were able to get out and were taken to the hospital as a precaution. Jellys Ferry Bridge will remain closed. Read full story http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,7a6b,j56b,1bct,ijo3 Riverside County objects to desert conservation plan Riverside Press Enterprise, July 12, 2016 Riverside County officials “officially objected to conservation rules in a sweeping federal and state land-use plan for California’s deserts, arguing they would stifle continued development of large-scale solar projects in the region.” In a letter to Interior Secretary Sally Jewell criticizing the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan, they wrote, “The plan will chill, if not thwart, altogether, additional renewable energy development on federally managed lands in Riverside County.” Read full story http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,4193,gusu,1bct,ijo3 Related: Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (BLM website) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,h1x1,7ijs,1bct,ijo3 BLM AND DOI HIGHLIGHTS Two Bureau of Land Management firefighters killed on duty, one injured Two BLM firefighters died and one was injured in a single-vehicle crash Sunday on Nevada Route 140, north of Winnemucca. The BLM firefighters were returning from duty in the Denio area and were on their way back to Winnemucca when the accident occurred at about 5 p.m. (BLM News Release) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,k7jt,6gti,1bct,ijo3 Related: Statement from BLM Nevada State Director, John Ruhs (BLM Nevada Facebook) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,8wnl,9c4s,1bct,ijo3 Interior, Agriculture & Defense Team Up To Conserve Landscapes and Wildlife, Bolster Rural Economies, and Ensure Military Readiness The Departments of Interior, Agriculture and Defense joined with state and federal partners today to announce the designation of three new Sentinel Landscapes to benefit working lands, wildlife conservation and military readiness. Through the Sentinel Landscapes partnership, the DOI, USDA and DoD have committed to working together in overlapping priority areas near military installations to help farmers and ranchers make improvements to the land that benefit their operation, enhance wildlife habitat, and enable DoD’s training missions to continue. This year’s Sentinel Landscapes were chosen for Avon Park Air Force Range in Florida, Camp Ripley in Minnesota and military bases in Eastern North Carolina. (Department of Interior News Release) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,6kfm,lg44,1bct,ijo3 America's Mustang Celebration Expo Join BLM, the Mustang Heritage Foundation and others for a celebration of America's Mustang at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, Missouri, July 14-16! In addition to the Extreme Mustang Makeover and wild horse adoption, BLM and the Mustang Heritage Foundation will host educational seminars and wild horse demonstrations with BLM staff and various equine professionals, free to the public. Can't make it to Sedalia? They will be live-streaming the presentations at www.americasmustang.com! (BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program Facebook) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,61py,k16r,1bct,ijo3 Welcome to Week 5 of the virtual #mypubliclandsroadtrip 2016 - Step Back in Time! Last week, #mypubliclandsroadtrip featured backroads and byways for scenic views, historic locations and recreation opportunities. From July 11-17, #mypubliclandsroadtrip checks out ghost towns, homesteads, dinosaur and fossil sites, petroglyphs and much more. (My Public Lands Tumblr) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,8gb,gvty,1bct,ijo3 Related: New story books that recap roadtrip stops (Steller) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,31gg,iyw9,1bct,ijo3 Related: Extreme Public Lands (Esri storymap journal) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,2fak,iaji,1bct,ijo3 Video: This Week at Interior, July 8, 2016 New rules for off-shore Arctic drilling; a near-total ban on African elephant ivory; Customer Service Awards presented at Interior; the Secretary on “Sunday Morning”; and the “bearcam” gets busy in Alaska. (Department of Interior YouTube) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,7v1e,4ohz,1bct,ijo3 WILDLIFE QUESTION OF THE WEEK Which of the following is NOT true about coho salmon? a) Coho salmon are also referred to as ‘gold salmon’ due to their shiny coloration in the ocean, but once they enter freshwater to spawn they undergo a dramatic color change to green and bright red. b) All populations of coho salmon in California are listed under the USFWS Endangered Species Act as either endangered or threatened. c) Juvenile coho prefer to live ponds and pools within streams, and have an affinity for submerged, woody debris. d) The deep red or pink color of salmon flesh is due to the carotenoid astaxanthin, which is found in the krill and shrimp the salmon eat while in the ocean. Keep reading for answer below. UPCOMING EVENTS July 16: Native American Land Conservancy and Mojave Desert Land Trust Partner to Clean Graffiti in Coyote Hole Volunteers and staff of the Native American Land Conservancy and Mojave Desert Land Trust are collaborating to clean graffiti in the Coyote Hole area on Saturday, July 16 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. The site is home to important cultural resources, indigenous plant species, and a variety of wildlife such as creosote and chuckwalla. San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chairman, James Ramos, will attend and give opening remarks, which will be followed by a short guided walk. (News.Bytes story) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,3n72,4pkt,1bct,ijo3 July 19 and 21: Four Public Workshops Planned for Sand to Snow National Monument The Forest Service and BLM will be hosting four Sand to Snow National Monument collaborative workshops in the month of July. The workshops will provide an opportunity for information sharing between the public, Forest Service and BLM about the Sand to Snow National Monument. (BLM News Release) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,2c8y,htxn,1bct,ijo3 July 23: Kayak the Lost Coast "Kayaking the Lost Coast" will be offered Saturday, July 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., in Shelter Cove. Participants should meet at the boat launch site before 9 a.m. to register for the paddle. Please bring water, food, sunblock, sunglasses and a hat. Those without their own kayaks and safety equipment can rent from Pacific Outfitters. There is a charge of $69 per person. To sign up for this trip, visit: www.pacificoutfittersadventures.com. (BLM News Release) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,6rv7,2svz,1bct,ijo3 July 25: BLM Seeks Desert District Advisory Council Nominations The BLM California Desert District is soliciting nominations from the public for four members of its California Desert Advisory Council to serve three-year terms. The council's 15 members provide advice and recommendations to the BLM on the management of over 10 million acres of public lands in eight counties of Southern California. Nominations will be accepted until July 25 for the four positions to be filled: one environmental protection, one public-at-large, one transportation/rights-of-way, and one non-renewable resource. (BLM News Release) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,8d5f,616p,1bct,ijo3 July 27: Lighthouse Hike and Open House Wednesday, July 27, the Piedras Blancas Association is sponsoring an open house lighthouse hike. Hikers can begin their visit at the south end of the California Coastal Trail located at the north parking lot of the elephant seal vista point in San Simeon, California. The hike is a 1 ½ mile one way self-directed walk through the Piedras Blancas Outstanding Natural Area to the Light Station. (News.Bytes story) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,8low,74it,1bct,ijo3 August 4: BLM Schedules Additional Public Meeting on Palen Solar Project in Eastern Riverside County The BLM has scheduled a second public meeting to solicit public input for the Palen Solar project technology conversion. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 4 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Palm Springs City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. The 30-day public comment period will close on September 3. (BLM News Release) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,ht4e,9pea,1bct,ijo3 WILDLIFE QUESTION OF THE WEEK ANSWER Which of the following is NOT true about coho salmon? a) Coho salmon are also referred to as ‘gold salmon’ due to their shiny coloration in the ocean, but once they enter freshwater to spawn they undergo a dramatic color change to green and bright red. Coho salmon are also referred to as ‘silver salmon’ due to their shiny coloration in the ocean, but once they enter freshwater to spawn they undergo a dramatic color change to green and bright red. (BLM California Facebook) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=0&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,2l5dg,3xn3,1yv4,9t64,1bct,ijo3 News.bytes is a publication of the Bureau of Land Management California. Bureau of Land Management California State Office 2800 Cottage Way, Suite W1623 Sacramento, Ca 95825 (916) 978-4600 www.blm.gov/ca/
