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National Office, California

Secretaries Vilsack and Jewell Laud President Obama's Designation of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell joined members of Congress, California State and local elected officials, and community members across Northern California toda

California

BLM Proposes Major Changes to Soda Mountain Solar Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today issued the final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Soda Mountain Solar Project, with a preferred alternative that reduces the size of the propos

California

BLM Presents 2015 "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Award to Bodfish Resident

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today presented its prestigious "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Awards for outstanding volunteer service in 2014 on BLM-managed lands.

California

Media Advisory: BLM Presents 2015 "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Award to Bodfish Resident

WHAT: Recognition event to present Ted Brummer with the prestigious "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Award for outstanding volunteer service.

WHEN: Thurs., May 28, 10:00 a.m.

California

Public Input Drives Next Steps for Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S.

California

BLM Seeks Comments on 2015 Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Proposals

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites the public to comment on proposals it has submitted for the 2015 Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Proposal.

California

U.S. District Court Issues Final Judgment and Order for Eagle Mountain Land Exchange in Riverside County

The U.S. District Court signed a final judgment and order on Dec. 18 on the Eagle Mountain Land Exchange in Riverside County, ending litigation that has been ongoing since 1999.

California

Informational Webinars Announced for Draft Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S.

California

BLM Rejects Solar Development in Silurian Valley

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today it has rejected an application for a solar energy right-of-way in the Silurian Valley in San Bernardino County, Calif.

California

Comment Period Extended on Draft Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan

In response to public requests, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S.

California

BLM, Sacramento State University Host Third Annual Youth Summit

Today, representatives from the U.S.

California

Federal and State Agencies Announce Additional Public Meeting for Draft Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S.

California

Federal Agencies Team Up to Help Steward Public Lands in California

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in California and the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Pacific Region signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday, Oct.

California

BLM, Sacramento State University to Host Third Annual Youth Summit

Representatives from the U.S.

California

Federal and State Agencies Announce Public Meetings for Draft Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S.

California

BLM to Offer Competitive Geothermal Lease Sale in California

To help meet the nation's renewable energy goals, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in California will hold a geothermal lease sale in Sacramento on Thurs., Sept. 11.

California

BLM California Announces Path Forward for Oil and Gas Program

With today's release of the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) independent science review of well stimulation technologies, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing its co

California

BLM Holds First Wild Horse and Burro Internet Adoption in California

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer 45 wild horses and 6 wild burros through its first online adoption in California beginning June 16.

California

BLM Announces $2 Million in Funding to Hire Youth to Work on Public Lands in California

As part of BLM's commitment to connecting youth and the outdoors, three projects in California today received funding to support conservation employment and mentoring opportunities throughout the s

California

Approval of Ocotillo Sol Solar Facility Includes Measures to Protect Lizard Habitat

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the approval of a solar energy project in Imperial County, California, that is expected to supply a peak output of 20 megawatts of renewable ener

California

BLM Approves Wind Energy Project in Southern California

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved the issuance of a right-of-way grant to Alta Windpower Development, LLC (Alta Windpower) to construct, operate, maintain and decommission a wind ene

California

BLM Seeks Nominations to Western Slope Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest and Southwest Colorado districts are seeking public nominations for 10 open positions on their Resource Advisory Councils, which advise the BLM on public l

California

Tweet Chat and Live Blogging at BLM California Youth Summit

The Bureau of Land Management will be hosting a tweet chat and live blogging on its Tumblr blog during a youth summit in Riverside, CA tomorrow.