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Enjoy Public Lands and Rivers During These Hot Days of SummerAh, summer has arrived in the Golden State and it’s getting hot outside, which means more people will be visiting public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management for recreational opportunities like fishing, swimming, camping, rockhounding, backpacking, hiking, boating and off-highway vehicle use. (BLM California Facebook) Related: Your Source for Outdoor Adventure in Northern California and Southern Oregon (My Outdoor Buddy) |
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It’s Summer - You Own the BeachSummer is here and many Americans are dreaming of resting on the beach or splashing in a pristine lake. The beach is almost synonymous with summer in the American imagination. (DOI blog) |
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7 Must-See Bureau of Land Management Destinations in CaliforniaThe territories of the Bureau of Land Management have sometimes been overlooked by nature lovers. The best spots, the thinking goes, were snapped up long ago by homesteaders or the more glamorous forest and park services. Yet the B.L.M. oversees roughly 15 percent of California’s landmass — more than 23,000 square miles — which includes insanely beautiful stretches of coastline, desert, and mountains. (California Sun) |
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Trail Enthusiasts Strike Gold at BLM’s Fort Sage OHV AreaMany OHV enthusiasts today are searching for hidden trail treasures where they can explore new opportunities and experience the thrill of discovering high-quality outdoor recreation activities. Quiet Warrior Racing believes users who are looking for that special “trail treasure” can find just such a gem at the BLM’s Fort Sage OHV Area located about one hour north of Reno, Nevada. (BLM California Facebook) |
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BLM Asks Public to Avoid Clear Creek Greenway During Fire Suppression and Repair WorkThe Bureau of Land Management is asking people to stay out of the Clear Creek Greenway and Cloverdale Recreation Area south of Redding, while firefighting continues on the 1,475-acre Creek Fire. (BLM news release) |
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BLM Announces Public Land Closure in Area of Pawnee Fire in Lake CountyPublic lands in the Indian Valley and Walker Ridge areas along the Lake-Colusa county line are temporarily closed to public access because of dangers imposed by a wildfire. The Bureau of Land Management said the Indian Valley Management Area in eastern Lake County and western Colusa County would remain closed until further notice because of the Pawnee Wildfire. (BLM news release) |
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Get Your Fire InformationFollow fire information via:InciWeb → goo.gl/HQ5NCr CAL FIRE → goo.gl/M5H4ex Twitter @BLMca → twitter.com/BLMca |
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BLM Announces Seasonal Fire Restrictions for Public Lands Managed by Bishop Field OfficeThe Bureau of Land Management will implement fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Bishop Field Office in Inyo and Mono counties beginning Monday, July 2. The restrictions will remain in effect until further notice. (BLM news release) |
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BLM Announces Seasonal Fire Restrictions for Public Lands Managed by Redding Field OfficeThe Bureau of Land Management implements fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Redding Field Office in Shasta, Siskiyou, Butte, Trinity and Tehama counties, beginning Thursday, June 28. The restrictions will remain in effect until further notice. (BLM news release) |
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BLM Announces Fire Restrictions for Lands Managed by Ukiah, Arcata OfficesThe Bureau of Land Management implements fire restrictions for public lands managed by its Arcata and Ukiah field offices in Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, Mendocino, Lake, Sonoma, Napa, Yolo, Colusa, Glenn and Solano counties, beginning Thursday, June 28. The restrictions will remain in effect until further notice. (BLM news release) |
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BLM Initiates Whitewater Canyon Closure Due to Increased Wildfire RiskThe Bureau of Land Management is temporarily closing public lands in and near Whitewater Canyon, Riverside County, due to the potential threat of wildfire. This public safety closure started on Monday, June 18, and will remain in effect until further notice. (BLM news release) |
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Fire Season ReminderRemember campfire permits are available free at any BLM, Forest Service or CAL FIRE office or by visiting preventwildfireca.org/Campfire-Permit. Please stay up-to-date with fire restrictions on your public lands in California: blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/california/fire-restrictions |
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Working in Harmony with Nature: BLM and Barstow’s Desert Discovery Center Come Together for New EventBrimming with crafts and activities, the seventh annual Mid-Summer Desert Festival educated hundreds of attendees on the desert, art and fitness on Saturday. Partnered with the Bureau of Land Management Barstow Field Office, the Desert Discovery Center featured an art show, live dance performances and ushered in a new community garden during the Mid-Summer Desert Festival. (Victorville Daily Press) |
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BLM Employees Stretch Their Wings as UAS/Drone OperatorsDuring the first two weeks of June, five BLM Oregon/Washington employees participated alongside employees from other federal bureaus and states in two Department of the Interior/Bureau of Land Management UAS drone training courses in Bozeman, Montana, put on by the National UAS Program. (My Public Lands Tumblr) |
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Two BLM Wild Horses Begin New Careers with the National Park ServiceThis spring, the National Park Service welcomed two former BLMers to its Yosemite National Park law enforcement team – a pair of geldings known as Sandman and Drifter. Just a few years ago, they were two of the more than 70,000 wild horses on America’s public lands. Their story began in June 2014 during another California drought. A herd of wild horses living on BLM-managed lands in northern California’s Red Rock Lakes Herd Management Area began encroaching on private property in search of water. The landowner contacted BLM, who transported the herd to a regional BLM preparation center for wild horses and burros. (My Public Lands Tumblr) |
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Local Communities to Receive Record $552.8 Million in PILTU.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced that over 1,900 local governments around the country will receive $552.8 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes funding for 2018. This is the largest amount ever allocated in the program’s 40-year history. This continues to underscore the Trump Administration’s commitment to local communities. A full list of funding by state and county is available at www.doi.gov/pilt. (DOI news release) |
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Interior Signs Agreement to Evaluate Potential Highway TransferIn an effort to carry out President Trump’s call to improve America’s infrastructure and transform our roads and bridges, the U.S. Department of the Interior and the state of Maryland have signed a non-binding general agreement to work together to explore possible legislative solutions regarding future management alternatives for a 19-mile portion of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway that is administered by the National Park Service. (DOI news release) |
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Artificial Reefs Create Homes for Sea LifeFrom tourism to marine recreation and sport fishing, reefs play an important role in local economies. They’re also essential to the health of the ocean, providing habitat for a variety of marine life and increasing coastal resilience to storms. To support thriving coastlines and ocean ecosystems, Interior employees and programs are working with local partners to build artificial reefs -- creating refuge for marine life. (DOI blog) Related: National Ocean Month: What You Can Do to Protect Public Waters (DOI blog) Related: Secretary Zinke Commends President Trump’s Proclamation of June as National Ocean Month (DOI news release) |
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Secretary Zinke Praises President Trump's Government Reform and Modernization, Welcomes NMFS back to InteriorIn accordance with President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order 13781, the Executive Branch will undergo a reorganization to better meet the needs of Americans in the 21st century. Today the President announced a proposal to merge administrative responsibilities from other agencies into the Department of the Interior to improve the efficiency of the regulatory process. In the proposal, Interior would gain the National Marine Fisheries Service and aspects of the Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works, while transferring some environmental cleanup programs to the Environmental Protection Agency. These moves strengthen Secretary Zinke's plan to modernize and reorganize the Department of the Interior through common regional boundaries by taking a more collaborative government approach. (DOI news release) |
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Do bears have belly buttons?Keep reading for answer below. |
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Now - Summer: BLM Crews Sprucing Up Hobo Camp Day Use Area, Invite Volunteer HelpCrews from the Bureau of Land Management have launched a summer project to spruce up the Hobo Camp day use area along the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail, and welcome volunteer help. BLM employees have started the project work by painting, removing graffiti, clearing weeds and installing new signs. (BLM news release) |
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Now - 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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Now - 2019: Bring Home a Wild Horse or BurroThe BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program is excited to announce nearly 70 events this year as part of BLM's efforts to find good homes for our nation's wild horses and burros. Known for their intelligence, endurance and loyalty, wild horses and burros, with the right training, are outstanding for trail riding, packing, working and have successfully competed for awards in numerous fields from endurance riding to dressage. With more than 81,000 wild horses and burros on BLM-managed public lands, these wild icons of our American history need your help more than ever. Without any natural predators that can control population growth, wild horse and burro herds grow rapidly on the range and can quickly overcome the land's ability to support them. The BLM works to maintain healthy wild herds by gathering excess animals and placing them into good homes. (BLM website) |
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June 29: Public Meeting in Alturas to Discuss Sage Grouse PlanningStaff from the Bureau of Land Management will provide information and answer questions regarding planning for greater sage grouse, in a public meeting Friday, June 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Niles Hotel, 304 S. Main St. in Alturas. The meeting is one of four in Nevada and northeastern California. The draft Environmental Impact Statements and amendments to the 2015 plans were published on May 4, 2018, beginning a 90-day public comment period. The public meetings will help attendees learn about the draft plan amendments and formulate written submissions, before the comment period ends on August 2, 2018. (BLM news release) |
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July 25 and August 29: Hike In Open House at Piedras BlancasDon't miss Piedras Blancas FREE "hike in open house" on the last Wednesdays of July and August from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Park at the elephant seal viewing area, 1 1/2 miles south of the light station. Hike at your own pace to the light station and learn about lighthouse history and local ecology. The hike is approximately 4 miles round trip. For more information visit piedrasblancas.org, email piedrasblancastours@xxxxxxxxx or call (805) 927-7361. |
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Do bears have belly buttons? Like most mammals, bears are attached by an umbilical cord to their mother when born. But the navel scar that is left behind on bears is not nearly as pronounced as it is on humans. It usually fades quickly and is soon covered with fur. Every summer, the brown bears of Katmai flock to Brooks Falls in Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve to hunt the sockeye salmon fighting their way upstream to spawn. Watch salmon leaping up the falls and the brown bears fishing with their young. You'll see the most bear action on this cam in July and August, but keep an eye out for bald eagles and gulls flying overhead... and, if you're lucky, maybe even a wolf or moose! (explore.org bear cam) |
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