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California

Planning 2.0: BLM Takes Major Step Toward Modernizing Planning Process, Increasing Public Involvement

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced a major step as part of its Planning 2.0 initiative to modernize the agency’s planning process and increase public involvement in th

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BLM Schedules Public Meeting on Temblors Recreation Area

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a town hall meeting in Taft to discuss management of public lands in the Temblor Mountain Range west of Taf

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BLM Plans Pile Burns in Kern River Valley

LAKE ISABELLA, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to burn piles in the Wofford Heights and Wagy Flat areas near Lake Isabella starting this week.

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President Proposes $1.3 Billion Budget for BLM in Fiscal Year 2017

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama today requested a Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 budget for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that further strengthens the Administration’s commitment to restoring and

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Modoc-Washoe Stewardship Group Meets Feb. 25 in Cedarville

CEDARVILLE, Calif. – Topics affecting natural resources on public lands in northeast California and far northwest Nevada will be discussed, when the Modoc-Washoe Experimental

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Halter-Gentled Mustangs, Wild Horses and Burros Available for Adoption in Angels Camp

ANGELS CAMP, Calif. – More than 20 wild horses, including animals gentled and trained to ride, will be offered for adoption Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20, at the Calave

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Alabama Hills Volunteer Work Day Planned

LONE PINE, Calif. - The Alabama Hills Stewardship Group and the Bureau of Land Management's Bishop Field Office will sponsor a volunteer work day in the Alabama Hills on Feb.

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BLM Resource Advisory Council Meets March 18 in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Central California Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will convene for a meeting on March 18, at the BLM California Sta

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BLM Seeking Public Comments on Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Application

SUSANVILLE, Calif. -- The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Eagle Lake Field Office is accepting public suggestions and comments regarding management needs and projects that w

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BLM, Partners will open Trinidad Lighthouse Sunday, Jan. 31

TRINIDAD, Calif.

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Wood Shreds Delivery Begins for Butte Fire Stabilization Efforts

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – As part of ongoing rehabilitation and stabilization efforts by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and its partners to stabilize areas burned during

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Open House for 2016 Off-Highway Vehicle Grants Scheduled for Feb. 11

BISHOP, Calif. - The Inyo National Forest and the Bishop Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold an open house Feb.

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From the Front Line to the Fireline Veterans Train to Become Wildland Firefighters

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in partnership with the Department of Interior (DOI) and Team Rubicon, is conducting a wildland firefighter traini

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BLM California Welcomes New State Director Jerry Perez

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – New State Director Jerry Perez is now on board for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in California. Perez started in his new position on Jan.

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Rock Slide Temporarily Closes Briceburg Road

BRICEBURG, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has temporarily closed Briceburg Road at the visitor center to vehicle access due to a rock slide on the road.

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Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area Goes 'Fee Free' for Holiday Weekend

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area in Imperial County will be fee free from Fri., Jan. 15 through Mon., Jan.

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BLM California Welcomes New State Director Jerry Perez

New State Director Jerry Perez is now on board for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in California. Perez started in his new position on Jan.

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Wild Horses and Burros Available for Adoption in Pomona

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a wild horse and burro adoption on Feb. 5–7, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Pomona Fairplex, 101 W.

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BLM Issues Temporary Restricted Access for 2016 King of the Hammers Race

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will temporarily restrict access to selected public lands in the Johnson Valley OHV area within San Bernardino County

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BLM Invites the Public to Visit the Planet of Tatooine

MORENO VALLEY, Calif.

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Bureau of Land Management and California Department of Fish and Wildlife Announce Wildlife Conservation Agreement

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) have signed a key conservation agreement, providing innovative tools to manage impacts to wildlife and thei

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State Lands Commission and Bureau of Land Management Announce Intent to Pursue Landmark Land Exchange

The California State Lands Commission and the Federal Bureau of Land Management announced today an historic agreement to pursue an exchange of state school lands with federal lands.

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BLM Public Land Mining Claim Fees Due in September

The deadline for filing annual mining claim fees with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is Tuesday, September 1, 2015.