Don't crush the brush!

With visitation to the Alabama Hills up 40%, consider coming early in the day or mid-week. If parking areas are full, please find a nearby pull-off instead of parking or driving on the brush. The brush can take decades to restore if it is damaged. It’s best to park in parking areas or pullouts, not along the side of the road as it blocks access. (BLM CA Facebook)

Looking to enjoy the outdoor on two wheels?

Even though some recreation sites continue to be busy, if you visit at the right time you can enjoy a scenic, solitary motorcycle ride. Do your research before you leave and visit locations mid-week if possible. Thanks for staying on designated roads and trails! (Recreate Responsibly Tips)

Trails and Travel Management planning workshop April 21st 

REMINDER: Virtual workshop for the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Trails and Travel Management Planning will be held next Wednesday, April 21st from 5:30-8:00pm. The workshop will help build a database of existing trails and routes within the monument and more. (BLM CA News Release)

BLM seeks public comment on reservoir and transmission pipeline

The Bureau of Land Management Barstow Field Office is seeking public comment on the environmental assessment for the issuance of a right-of-way to Golden State Water Company in San Bernardino County. The 30-day public comment period will close on May 17, 2021. (BLM CA News Release)

Rewilding the San Joaquin Valley

Working with many partners, and most closely with the Bureau of Land Management and California Department of Fish and Wildlife, The Nature Conservancy's initial investments in acquisition grew to what is now the 250,000+ acre Carrizo Plain National Monument. The Monument is surrounded by more than 100,000+ acres of additional conservation land owned by other public and private entities. (CA Conservation Science)

Introducing the online Mineral & Land Records System (MLRS)

A new online interactive system is live! Manage your existing mining claims, conduct research, and file new claims online. Watch this quick video to get started. (BLM MLRS Website)

True or False:

Pygmy rabbits are one of only two rabbit species that dig their own burrows in North America.

A. True
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Photo courtesy of USFWS

Secretary Haaland establishes Climate Task Force, strengthens scientific integrity

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today issued two Secretarial Orders to prioritize action on climate change throughout the department and to restore transparency and integrity in the Department’s decision-making processes. (DOI News Release)

White House announces several nominations to Interior leadership

The White House today announced the intent to nominate several officials to serve at the Department of the Interior, including Tommy Beaudreau as the Deputy Secretary. The nominations will now be considered by the U.S. Senate. (DOI News Release)

Statement by Secretary Haaland on the President’s FY22 discretionary funding 

The Biden-Harris Administration today submitted to Congress the President’s priorities for fiscal year 2022 discretionary spending. (DOI News Release)

A new order from Secretary Haaland establishes a Climate Change Task Force; USGS and NASA team up for a new look at Earth; the National Park Service takes over the memorial to the "war to end all wars"; Interior celebrates World Art Day, , and a newborn baby bison stands up for the first time in our social media Picture of the Week! (DOI Video)