BLM California News.Bytes Issue 815

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Title: Your Public Lands, BLM's E-Newsletter

King Range National Conservation Area
ISSUE 815 - July 5, 2018     

- Independence Day
- Wildland Fire

- Headlines and Highlights
- BLM and DOI Highlights
- Wildlife Question of the Week
- Upcoming Events

INDEPENDENCE DAY

🇺🇸 We hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July! This weekend, continue Independence Day celebrations on your public lands. Spectacular views and the diversity of nature truly showcase America the Beautiful.

Happy Independence Day!

On the Fourth of July Americans celebrate the freedoms envisioned by the Founding Fathers in 1776, the same freedoms defended today by the men and women who serve in uniform. This holiday week, millions of Americans and families will go camping, hiking, fishing, enjoying our great public lands. What better way to celebrate America, than experiencing the great outdoors? Happy Independence Day! (DOI video)

Relive the Spirit of the American Revolution

Every year, we celebrate our nation’s birthday on the Fourth of July, but the story of the American Revolution is about so much more than just one day or one place. From protests against taxation and a lack of representation, to the clashing of armies on numerous battlefields 1,000 miles apart, the struggle for independence began slowly and built into an unstoppable movement that changed the world. (DOI blog)

WILDLAND FIRE

BLM Temporarily Closing Public Lands in Cache Creek Area Due to Danger from County Fire

The Bureau of Land Management is temporarily closing public lands and recreation sites in the Cache Creek area due to dangers imposed by the County Fire, burning near Lake Berryessa in Napa and Yolo counties. The County Fire has burned more than 80,000 acres and has high potential for growth. (BLM news release)

BLM Temporarily Closing Knoxville Recreation Area Due to Fire Danger

The Bureau of Land Management Ukiah Field Office is temporarily closing the Knoxville Recreation Area, which includes the Hunting Creek Campground, due to the proximity of the County Fire burning east of Lake Berryessa in Napa and Yolo counties. (BLM news release)

BLM Asks Public to Avoid Clear Creek Greenway During Fire Suppression and Repair Work

The 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)

BLM Announces Public Land Closure in Area of Pawnee Fire in Lake County

Public 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)

Get Your Fire Information

Follow fire information via:

InciWeb → goo.gl/HQ5NCr

CAL FIRE → goo.gl/M5H4ex

Twitter @BLMca → twitter.com/BLMca

BLM Announces Seasonal Fire Restrictions for Public Lands Managed by Bishop Field Office

The 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)

BLM Announces Seasonal Fire Restrictions for Public Lands Managed by Redding Field Office

The 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)

BLM Announces Fire Restrictions for Lands Managed by Ukiah, Arcata Offices

The 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)

BLM Initiates Whitewater Canyon Closure Due to Increased Wildfire Risk

The 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)

Fire Season Reminder

Remember 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

HEADLINES AND HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy Public Lands and Rivers During These Hot Days of Summer

Ah, 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)

Public Land Mining Claim Fees and Waivers are Due by September 4

Claimants who wish to retain their mining claims on Bureau of Land Management federal public lands through the 2019 assessment year must pay a maintenance fee or file a maintenance fee waiver certificate on or before Tuesday, Sept. 4, to prevent the mining claim from being declared forfeit and void. (BLM news release)

City Celebrates Mojave Trails Monument’s First Year

This desert city is a gateway community into the 1.6 million acres of vast scenic beauty now known as the Mojave Trails National Monument. A recent presentation highlighted the critical partnership between the city of Twentynine Palms and the federal and local officials who keep the Mojave Trails National Monument flourishing. (Hi-Desert Star)

 * Please remember, summer heat in the desert can be dangerous. Be prepared if you plan to visit.

BLM and RMEF Improve Recreational Access Along Cache Creek

A century ago, only seven tule elk remained on the planet. Today, there are more than 4,000, but this unique subspecies is found only in California. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation recently partnered with the BLM Ukiah Field Office to purchase and protect key land for tule elk. The BLM and RMEF leveraged the Sportsmen/Recreational Access allocation from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund to make the purchase. (BLM California Facebook)

Discover the Coast

547 visitors took advantage of opportunities to discover the coast at Point Arena​-​Stornetta, part of the California Coastal National Monument! Huge thanks to event sponsors from Friends of Point Arena-Stornetta Lands, Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers, Inc., the city of Point Arena, California, Mendocino College and BLMers from the Ukiah Field Offic​e. In this free community celebration​​ of Point Arena-Stornetta, the California coast and public lands​​, there were​ guided hikes, self-lead hikes with docents offering a wide range of expertise along the trail​ and booths with information at City Hall for all ages. (BLM California Facebook)

Sheriff, BLM Guide Neighborhood Watch

Representatives of the Sheriff’s Office Kern Valley Substation and the Bureau of Land Management’s Bakersfield Office met with the Silicz Neighborhood Watch group on June 28 to discuss ways the agencies and residents could work together to maintain safety in that area of the Reeder Tract. Senior Deputy Sheriff David Lidgett and BLM Law Enforcement Ranger Tim Boles discussed ways their two agencies work together in the interest of public safety, along with the U.S. Forest Service and the California Highway Patrol. Their large coverage areas combined with a large influx of summer visitors spreads resources thin, so all the agencies cover for each other to maintain law and order and assist with emergencies as they arise. (Kern Valley Sun)

BLM AND DOI HIGHLIGHTS

11 Things You Didn’t Know About Olympic National Park

Mount Rainier is known for its snow capped mountains. Towering forests grow in Yosemite. Millions visit Golden Gate National Recreation Area to enjoy its beaches. But many people don’t realize -- on a single trip to Olympic National Park in Washington -- you can experience all three. (DOI blog)

WILDLIFE QUESTION OF THE WEEK

True or False

Ticks can transmit bacteria that cause Lyme disease.

Keep reading for answer below.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Now - Summer: BLM Crews Sprucing Up Hobo Camp Day Use Area, Invite Volunteer Help

Crews 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)

Now - October: Bus Shuttles Offered for Bizz Johnson National Recreational Trail

Weekend 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)

Now - 2019: Bring Home a Wild Horse or Burro

The 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)

July 10-13: BLM and Mono County to Conduct Maintenance on Wild Willy’s Hot Spring Road

The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office and the Mono County Public Works Department will be conducting road maintenance on the Wild Willy’s Hot Spring Road in Long Valley from July 10-13. Motorists should expect temporary road closures between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. (BLM news release)

July 14-21: BLM Ukiah Field Office to Highlight Latino Conservation Week with Family Friendly Events

The Bureau of Land Management Ukiah Field Office, Hispanic Access Foundation and partners invite the public to come out and celebrate Latino Conservation Week, from July 14-21. (BLM news release)

July 16: Endangered Species of the Desert for Latino Conservation Week

Families are invited to the Mecca Library to learn about local plants and animals that are in need of protection. Visitors will learn about endangered species from the Salton Sea to Mount San Jacinto and how conservation efforts enhance their survival. An illustrated slide show will be followed with a game for children to play “Operation Survival,” introducing them to the endangered species that call the desert home. All will receive a reusable water bottle especially designed for hiking. (BLM California Facebook)

July 25 and August 29: Hike In Open House at Piedras Blancas

Don'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.

WILDLIFE QUESTION OF THE WEEK ANSWER
True. Unfortunately for hikers and picnickers enjoying the warmer weather, the new season is prime time for ticks, which can transmit bacteria that cause Lyme disease.

How they latch on — and stay on — is a feat of engineering that scientists have been piecing together. Once you know how a tick's mouth works, you understand why it's impossible to simply flick a tick.

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/california


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