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California

BLM Announces Availability of Environmental Assessment for the Eagle Crest Energy Gen-Tie and Water Pipeline Project in Riverside County

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the availability of an environmental assessment for the Eagle Crest Energy Gen-Tie and Water Pipeli

California

BLM to Lift Fire Restrictions on Northern California Public Lands

REDDING, Calif. – With cooler fall temperatures, the Bureau of Land Management will lift fire restrictions on public lands managed by the Redding, Eagle Lake and Applegate fie

California

California Desert District welcomes new national monument managers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the selection of Kyle Sullivan as the new Mojave Trails National Monument Manager and Ashley Adams as th

California

Keysville Gala Planned Oct. 15

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management and Keepers of the Kern will sponsor a historical gala Oct. 15 in honor of the 160th anniversary of Keysville.

California

Volunteers Welcome for National Public Lands Day Event near Redding

REDDING, Calif. – Volunteers are welcome to help clean up public lands along the Clear Creek Greenway south of Redding, when the Bureau of  Land Management and its partners ce

California

BLM, Partners Offer Free Archaeology Day near Susanville

SUSANVILLE, Calif. – A hands-on look into the lives of northeast California's early inhabitants will highlight Archaeology Day, a free, family-friendly event, Saturday, Oct.

California

BLM Names New Manager for Applegate Field Office

ALTURAS, Calif. – Craig Drake, a natural resource management professional with 24 years of experience, has been named field manager for the Bureau of Land Management's Applegate Fi

California

Volunteers Welcome at National Public Lands Day Event near Susanville

SUSANVILLE, Calif.

California

BLM seeks data to inform management plan for northwestern California

REDDING, Calif. – As work continues on developing a new land use plan for public lands in northwest California, the Bureau of Land Management is seeking information about the BLM-m

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BLM Central California Advisory Council Plans Meeting in El Dorado Hills

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – A proposed campground fee increase for the Bishop Field Office will be considered when the Bureau of Land Management's Central California Resource Advisor

California

BLM will Require Overnight Wilderness Reservations in King Range

ARCATA, Calif.

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Mustangs Trained by Rio Cosumnes Inmates Offered for Adoption in Elk Grove

ELK GROVE, Calif. – Mustangs trained by inmates at the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center will be offered for adoption Saturday, Sept. 10, at the correctional center.

California

BLM Announces Public Input Opportunities for the First of "Section 368" Energy Corridor Regional Reviews

The Bureau of Land Management today announced public input opportunities for six regional reviews that will analyze the existing energy corridors designated for oil, gas, and hydrogen pipelines and

California

Keep Wildfire Safety in Mind this Labor Weekend

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. - As you pack up the family for an outdoor adventure on public lands  this holiday weekend, the Bureau of Land Management Mother Lode Field Office woul

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BLM Issues Guidance for Implementing Greater Sage-Grouse Plans

 WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today moved forward on its collaborative effort to conserve Greater Sage-Grouse and its habitat by issuing Instruction Memorandums (IMs) that

California

Ormat to Conduct Geothermal Well Testing near Mammoth Lakes

MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif.

California

Community Conversations on Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument

WILLOWS, Calif – The U.S.

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BLM Fuel Break Helps Save Homes in Cameron Park

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – A review of fire behavior has concluded the Bureau of Land Management's fuels management program helped firefighters contain a fire that threatened homes

California

BLM Redding Field Office Moving to New Location

REDDING, Calif. – After more than a quarter century in an office building on Hemsted Drive in Redding, the Bureau of Land Management Redding Field Office will be moving to new quar

National Office

Long Valley Road Closure

BISHOP, Calif. – Wild Willy's Hot Springs Road in Long Valley will be closed at times in August and early September to allow for road resurfacing.

California

Portions of Cache Creek Management Area Closed due to Clayton Fire

UKIAH, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management has closed portions of the Cache Creek Management Area, including Perkins Creek Ridge Trail, for public safety due to the Clayton

California

Trinidad Lighthouse opens Sunday, Aug. 21; Ham Radio Demonstrations Planned

TRINIDAD, Calif – In cooperation with the Humboldt Amateur Radio Club, the Bureau of Land Management Arcata Field Office will celebrate International Lighthouse and Lightship Weeke

California

Horses, Burros Available for Adoption in Grass Valley

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management will bring its Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Program to the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, Sat