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Flora DiaryJulie Wallis, Biological Science Technician for the BLM Eagle Lake Field Office shares little samples of blooms from “way out beyond the edge of the asphalt”. (BLM California Facebook) |
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Quotes by the Rebelles, "In Their Own Words"We are sharing "In Their Own Words" from Rebelle Rally 2017! The Rally covers more than 2,000 kilometers of stunning terrain across the Nevada and California deserts including public lands managed by BLM Nevada and BLM California. Rebelle Rally is the 1st women's off-road auto navigation rally raid in the USA. With a "compass, maps and an adventurous spirit" 74 women from 18 states and 5 countries visited Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, Johnson Valley, Dumont Dunes, Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave National Preserve and more last October. To these ladies, surgeons, architects, military veterans, business owners and moms alike, thanks for sharing your adventures on public lands! (BLM California Facebook) |
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#FindYourWay On a BLM-managed National TrailThis year the Bureau of Land Management, alongside multiple agencies and nonprofit organizations, will celebrate the creation of the National Trails System by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968. There are currently 30 congressionally designated National Scenic and Historic Trails within the National Trails System, and BLM manages nearly 6,000 miles of 18 designated trails within 15 states. National Scenic Trails provide outdoor recreation opportunities as well as conservation of significant geographic characteristics, such as desert lands and forests. (BLM California Facebook) |
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#MakeYourSplash On a BLM-managed Wild and Scenic RiverSigned in 1968, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act protects more than 200 rivers in 40 states and Puerto Rico. Wild and Scenic Rivers are designated into the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System to preserve their free-flowing condition and to protect and enhance their outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish, wildlife, historic, cultural and other similar values. The Act provides three levels of river classification: wild, scenic and recreational. (BLM California Facebook) |
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Tram Rides, Hikes and Climbs: Your Next Summer Adventure is in the San Jacinto WildernessBeyond our arid desert landscape – where brittle creosotes compete for water, and tortoises race for the shrubs’ shade – exists a much cooler world. Where the San Jacinto and San Andreas faults meet, jagged mountains jut from the sandy floor, gradually rising higher toward the sky. Their dramatic escarpments expose bare granite rock interspersed with lodge-pole pines, propelling cool air into billows of clouds at their peaks. These San Jacinto Mountains, encompassing 14,000 acres of Mount San Jacinto State Park and thousands more of pristine open wilderness, beckon explorers with their diverse landscape and an expansive network of trails – among them the famed Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,650-mile trek from Canada to Mexico that traverses these parts for 28 miles. Much of the area is also home to the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, established at the turn of the century to ensure protection and preservation of this sacred landscape. (The Desert Sun) |
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Kicking Off Great Outdoors Month
Summer is the time to #EscapetheIndoors and connect with nature. This June during Great Outdoors Month, discover outdoor activities that you can enjoy with your family and friends, and get ready for your next
fishing, boating, camping, hiking and biking adventures! (Great Outdoors Month website) - Great American Campout on June 23, 2018 |
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A World Class Equestrian Event Promoting the Legacy, Heritage and Talents of the Mule
BLM was honored that our historic fire wagon carried the grand marshal, Cheryl Underhill, at the head of the Bishop Mule Days Celebration parade held in the eastern Sierra community of Bishop on Saturday,
May 26. BLM's Bishop Field Office and Ridgecrest BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program corrals have a long history with Mule Days and we are delighted to return year after year. Another highlight is presenting burros for public adoption. This year BLM offered 11 burros and ALL found new homes during
a lively auction following the parade. (BLM California Facebook) |
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A Living Memorial to Mitigate Wildfire RiskOn June 30, 2013, the Yarnell Hill Fire – the deadliest U.S. wildfire in 80 years – broke out in Arizona’s Yavapai County, killing 19 Granite Mountain Hot Shot firefighters. Since then, local residents and land managers have taken steps to honor the memory of the fallen by caring for the forests that remain. (USDA blog) |
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Secretary Zinke Announces 19 New National Recreation Trails in 17 StatesContinuing his work to expand recreational opportunities on public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today designated 19 national recreation trails in 17 states, adding more than 370 miles to the national recreation trails system of more than 1,000 trails in all 50 states. “By designating these new national trails, we acknowledge the efforts of local communities to provide outdoor recreational opportunities that can be enjoyed by everyone,” said Secretary Zinke. “Our network of national trails provides easily accessible places to exercise and connect with nature in both urban and rural areas while boosting tourism and supporting economic opportunities across the country.” (DOI news release) |
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Interior and National Park Service Announce more than $60 Million in Historic Preservation Grants to States and TribesThe U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service announced $48.9 million in historic preservation grants for U.S. states, territories, and partnering nations, and $11.4 million for historic preservation grants to 175 tribal historic preservation offices. “The Department of the Interior and the National Park Service are committed to preserving U.S. and tribal history and heritage,” said U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. “Fees collected from drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf help fund important conservation tools like these grants. Through valuable partnerships we are able to assist communities and tribes in ensuring the diverse historic places, culture and traditions that make our country unique are protected for future generations." (DOI news release) |
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Secretary Zinke Applauds Presidential Action Supporting Public Lands Outfitters and GuidesU.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke applauded President Donald J. Trump's exemption from Executive Order 13658 for Recreational Services on Federal Lands. The Presidential exemption applies only to outfitters and guides who operate on Federal lands and does not apply to lodging, food service, or other businesses that operate on Federal lands, such as national parks, monuments, recreation areas, and other areas. The order was signed ahead of Memorial Day weekend, which is the unofficial start to peak season for many guides and outfitters. (DOI news release) |
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Interior Proposes Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks as Nomination to World Heritage ListThe Department of the Interior announced the selection of the “Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks” in Ohio—a group of ancient American Indian sites including both Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and related properties owned by the State of Ohio/Ohio History Connection—as a proposed nomination by the United States to the World Heritage List. The list recognizes cultural and natural sites of universal importance such as the Grand Canyon in Arizona, the Taj Mahal in India, and the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador. There are 1,073 sites in 167 of the 193 countries that have signed the World Heritage Convention—including 23 World Heritage Sites in the United States. (DOI news release) |
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Interior Announces Share the Experience 2017 Photo Contest WinnersThe U.S. Department of the Interior today, along with the National Park Foundation and other participating federal recreation land agencies, announced the winners of the 2017 Share the Experience photography contest on Interior's popular Instagram account and launched the 2018 contest. The grand prize winner of the annual contest is a captivating starry night at Acadia National Park by Manish Mamtani of Peabody, Massachusetts. The image will be featured on the annual America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. (DOI news release) |
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Wild Horse and Burro ‘Online Corral’ Connects Americans with Adoptable AnimalsThe Bureau of Land Management today announced the launch of the Wild Horse and Burro “Online Corral”—a new website focused on connecting the American public with wild horses and burros available for adoption or purchase. The BLM also announced the 2018 wild horse and burro event schedule, featuring nearly 70 events nationwide that focus on placing wild horses and burros in good homes. (BLM news release) |
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Happy Armed Forces Day from Interior!Secretary Ryan Zinke, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, wishes all the men and women serving in uniform, and their families, a happy Armed Forces Day 2018. (DOI video) |
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BLM Recognizes Special Agent and Ranger of the YearThe Bureau of Land Management Office of Law Enforcement Security is pleased to announce the 2017 Law Enforcement Ranger of the Year and Special Agent of the Year. Ranger Carrie Wostal and Special Agent Chip Mican were recognized yesterday at an award ceremony in Washington, D.C. “I am pleased to recognize two of our agency’s most accomplished and extraordinary law enforcement professionals. Ranger Wostal and Special Agent Mican are to be commended for embodying true professionalism and exhibiting the highest ethical standards,” said BLM Deputy Director for Plans and Policy Brian Steed. “Every day, BLM law enforcement personnel nationwide strive to provide a safe environment for the public and employees and work diligently to deter, detect, and investigate illegal activities on our Nation’s incredible public lands.” (BLM news release) Related: Saluting Interior’s Law Enforcement Officers (DOI blog) |
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Interior Releases 2018’s Final List of 35 Minerals Deemed Critical to U.S. National Security and the EconomyThe Department of the Interior published a list of 35 mineral commodities considered critical to the economic and national security of the United States. This list will be the initial focus of a multi-agency strategy due in August this year to implement President Donald J. Trump's Executive Order to break America's dependence on foreign minerals. (USGS news release) |
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Which of the following are true of long-tailed weasels?
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June 2: National Trails DayJoin a fun and easy 1-1/2 mile hike at 8 a.m. to the Hamilton Museum and back to the park. Come to Minor Park and join us as the Anza Color Guard aka Soldados y Californios de So. Cal, demonstrate through living history re-enactments the story of Juan Bautista de Anza who traveled through Anza in 1775 and 1776 and whom the trail and our community is named after. It is the goal of AATT to create a dedicated multi-use trail system through Anza with the de Anza trail being the anchor trail. Throughout the day enjoy vendors featuring food, crafts, music and information on local trails and public lands. (Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail Facebook) |
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June 2 - October: Bus Shuttles Offered for Bizz Johnson National Recreational TrailWeekend bus shuttle services for the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail will begin Saturday, June 2, and continue through October. The service, a partnership of the Bureau of Land Management and Lassen Rural Bus, is available to bicyclists, hikers and runners, and eliminates the need for trail users to arrange their own vehicle shuttles. On Saturdays, the bus picks up passengers at 8:15 a.m. in front of the Historic Susanville Railroad Depot, 601 Richmond Road. The bus makes stops at Devil’s Corral, Fredonyer Summit and at the Westwood Y. From these stops trail users can use the Bizz Johnson Trail for trips of 7, 18 or 30-miles back to Susanville. (BLM news release) |
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June 3: BLM, Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve Offer Spring OutingsThe Bureau of Land Management and Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve will offer free public outings ranging from bird watching to traditional uses of native plants, on weekends from late March until June. The events are free. (BLM news release) |
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June 8-10: "North America’s Equine Event of the Year," the Western States Horse ExpoDon't miss these four horses at "North America’s Equine Event of the Year," the Western States Horse Expo! The most elite equine exposition in the United States, California’s Western States Horse Expo is a must-attend event for any horse owner. In three short days (June 8-10 at Cal Expo), you can catch up on the latest training and education, shop the nation’s premier equine vendors and connect with your horse friends. Attending the expo is more than a weekend away, its a yearly pilgrimage with friends, a way to stay engaged in the horse industry, making sure you have the tools, knowledge and products to help make the most of your investment in the horse owning lifestyle year round. Don't miss your chance to take home a horse from the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program. (Western States Horse Expo website) |
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June 13: BLM Seeks Comment on Case Mountain Vegetation and Forest Health PlanThe Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Field Office is seeking public comment on the vegetation and forest health plan environmental assessment and the unsigned finding of no significant impact for the giant sequoia groves on Case Mountain, southeast of Three Rivers, Tulare County. The 30-day public comment period will close June 13. (BLM news release) |
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June 15-17: Celebrate America's Wild Horses and Burros at Napa Mustang DaysNapa Mustang Days, June 15-17, combines an adoption of wild horses and burros, with a day for the public to come out, enjoy horses, learn more about them, experience proud equestrian history and celebrate America’s “living legends”. Maybe take one home too, four horses will be available for adoption through the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program. (Napa Mustang Days website) |
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above Long-tailed weasels are both diurnal (active during the day) and nocturnal. They can catch animals bigger than themselves and use their long, agile bodies to wrap around and trip larger prey. Long-tailed weasels are also known for being good climbers and swimmers. (USFWS Pacific Southwest Twitter) |
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