Get Outdoors in the Great Outdoors

Recreating in nature offers us opportunities to better connect with the earth and inspire us to be good stewards of these wild places that we preserve and protect. Not only that, outdoor recreation is a part of our national heritage, improves quality of life, and adds value to our economy. (DOI Blog)

More than 170 mountain mountain bike racers competed in annual event

The race, sponsored by the Susanville Area Bicycling Association, used trails in the Susanville Ranch Park, including three miles across Coyote Bluff, a trail section managed by our Eagle Lake Field Office. Riders competed in several categories, riding up to three laps on the 8.5-mile racecourse. (BLM CA Facebook)

Laguna Mountain Area

The Laguna Mountain Area consists of somewhat rugged terrain with rolling hills covered in dense brush. The area's vegetation is characterized by classic chaparral habitat, oak forests, and grassy meadows. Laguna Creek flows through the area most of the year, accompanied by a series of scenic waterfalls in the Gorge (BLM CA Facebook)

Celebrate National Trails Day, June 5

The Bureau of Land Management is a long time supporter of National Trails Day. Check out more information on how to celebrate and give back to the trails that connect us to recreation and nature. (American Hiking Society)

BLM seeking public input on Williams Hill OHV trails, recreation improvements

The Bureau of Land Management Central Coast Field Office is seeking the public’s help with designing an off-highway vehicle trail network and other potential recreation improvements, including staging areas and campgrounds, at the Williams Hill recreation area in southern Monterey County. The 30-day scoping period ends on July 6. (BLM CA News Release)

Congratulations to the Amargosa Vole Recovery Implementation Team!

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has selected the Amargosa Vole Recovery Implementation Team as a 2020 Recovery Champion. Their work is an excellent example of how federal and state agencies, academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, and private partners can work together to conserve endangered species. (BLM CA Facebook)

Learn more about the sagebrush ecosystem

The Bureau of Land Management will be highlighting a variety of grasses, plants and animals that live in the #SagebrushEcosystem. Discussing items like - how they are affected by wildfire and some of their different characteristics. In the meantime, a great resource to learn more about the sagebrush ecosystem and #FireScience is the FireWorks Curriculum featuring the Sagebrush Ecosystem. (BLM Fire Facebook)

BLM announces seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by Arcata Field Office

The Bureau of Land Management will implement fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Arcata Field Office in Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino counties, beginning Friday, June 4. The restrictions will remain in effect until further notice. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the BLM-California year-round statewide fire prevention order. (BLM CA News Release)

BLM announces seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by Redding Field Office

The Bureau of Land Management will implement fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Redding Field Office in Shasta, Siskiyou, Butte, Trinity and Tehama counties, beginning Friday, June 4. The restrictions will remain in effect until further notice. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the BLM’s year-round statewide fire prevention order. (BLM CA News Release)

Inyo National Forest and Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office enter fire restrictions

The Inyo National Forest and Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office are implementing (Stage 1) fire restrictions effective on all Federal lands under their jurisdiction. This decision is based on very high fire danger, drought conditions coupled with extremely dry vegetation, an increase in human caused wildfires and the availability of firefighters for response. (BLM CA News Release)

BLM Bakersfield Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions

The Bureau of Land Management, in close coordination with the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument, will issue seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Bakersfield Field Office effective Friday, May 21, due to dry conditions and high wildland fire danger. (BLM CA News Release)

BLM issues seasonal fire restrictions for most of Central California

BLM issues seasonal fire restrictions for most of central California
The Bureau of Land Management announces seasonal fire restrictions, including temporary limitations on target shooting, effective May 21. The restrictions are for public lands managed by the Central Coast, Mother Lode and Ukiah field offices due to dry conditions and wildland fire danger. (BLM CA News Release)

Check out the latest Wildland Fire Outlook 

The latest #WildlandFireOutlook podcast has been released by Predictive Services at the National Interagency Coordination Center! The ongoing drought and forecast warmer and drier than normal conditions in June will lead to above normal fire potential in Arizona and Utah, and portions of Colorado, Nevada, California, Oregon and Washington. (NIFC Facebook)

 Interested in a #FireJob?

Interested in a #FireJob? The Bureau of Land Management - California fire program is looking to fill three Assistant District Fire Management Officer, GS-401-12, positions. The positions are located in Bakersfield, Susanville, or Bishop. Visit USAJOBS. Announcement closes on June 9. How to Apply (BLM Fire Facebook)

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Secretary Haaland promotes outdoor recreation, designates ten new national recreation trails

In celebration of National Trails Day on June 5, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced 10 new national recreation trails in eight states, adding more than 160 miles to the National Trails System. (DOI News Release)

President Biden’s budget invests $2.8 billion to support economies, outdoor recreation and access to public lands

The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture announced their proposed Fiscal Year 2022 allocations of $2.8 billion in projects, grants and programs authorized in the Great American Outdoors Act to support economies, outdoor recreation, and access to public lands. (DOI News Release)

A Proclamation on Great Outdoors Month, 2021

America’s great outdoors, diverse landscapes, and pristine waterways are a limitless source of pride, inspiration, and sustenance of both body and soul and an essential part of our national identity. It is our shared responsibility as Americans to be good stewards of these irreplaceable treasures for our children and grandchildren, and for generations to come. (WhiteHouse.gov)

This Week at Interior June 4, 2021

his Week: Kicking off LGBTQ+ Pride Month at Stonewall National Monument in New York City; President Biden's proposed FY 2022 budget could spell a 17% increase for Interior; nearly $3 billion announced to support local economies, outdoor recreation, and access to public lands under the Great American Outdoors Act; USGS is ready for duty as the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season starts; and it's sun, sand, and sea turtles in our social media Picture of the Week! (DOI Video)