Trona Pinnacles, Ridgecrest Field Office
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ISSUE 988 - February 25, 2022
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5 tricks and tips: Prepping for the season change
Spring doesn’t officially begin until March 20th, but that doesn’t mean we can’t experience Spring-like conditions before then. When the weather warms up, there are a few things we can do to help keep our trails and natural resources in great shape. Here are a few tips from Leave No Trace to remember for your next adventure.
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Discover Rainbow Basin Natural Area
Enjoy outstanding views, along with geological and paleontological features at Bureau of Land Management California's Rainbow Basin Natural Area. This special area includes multicolored rock walls and mesas that mirror the early evening sky’s blush hue. Water and wind have worked magic in the mountains, slowly chiseling a basin for wanderers. (BLM Facebook)
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What is your reason to get outdoors?
Maybe you like the quiet solace of the forest, or off-road adventures in the desert. Whatever it may be, your public lands provide enjoyment, education, and inspiration for this and future generations. We encourage all Bureau of Land Management California visitors to Recreate Responsibly by caring for one another and the places we play!
To learn more, visit Recreate Responsibly.
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BLM and partners bring exciting changes to the Alabama Hills
Thanks to public feedback, changes identified in the 2021 Alabama Hills Management Plan will help improve public access, retain the incredible views, and make the recreation experience more enjoyable for all users, while preserving this phenomenal landscape for generations to come. (BLM CA News Release)
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The Wild Horse and Burro Virtual Scavenger Hunt results are in!
California's first Wild Horse and Burro virtual Scavenger Hunt was a huge success! Participants who have adopted animals from the Bureau of Land Management submitted photos as answers to the clues and some were very creative! Thanks to everyone who participated! (BLM CA Facebook)
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Continued success on prescribed burning in NE California - check out the video!
Fire crews from the Applegate Field Office are making good progress on a 700-acre project to burn piles of brush and small juniper in the Twin Lakes project southeast of Cedarville, CA. The piles are from work to reduce juniper expansion into sagebrush steppe ecosystems. This work improves the plant diversity, benefitting wildlife, including greater sage grouse. (BLM CA Facebook)
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Bureau of Land Management Fire program’s job dashboard on the National Interagency Fire Center webpage is a great resource if you are looking to get into a fire career. This page was created to share the current opportunities from temporary to permanent positions and tips on how to apply.
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The BLM seeks Desert Advisory Council subgroup applicants by February 28
The BLM California Desert District is seeking applicants who may be interested in serving on any of three subgroups that assist the Desert Advisory Council, a citizen-based advisory committee that develops recommendations for the BLM related to public land management issues. (BLM CA News Release)
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Hills Happenings: March 3
At this first virtual event you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and hear updates as the BLM and its partners implement the Alabama Hills Management Plan to preserve this phenomenal landscape and improve the recreational experience through changes to camping. (BLM CA Facebook)
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How often do Harbor seals need to come up for air when they sleep underwater?
A. 15 minutes
B. 30 minutes
C. 1 hour
D. 2 hours
Photo BLM
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Now Hiring for BLM California
Bureau of Land Management California is looking to fill multiple positions across the state. Check out USAJOBS for opportunities to explore an exciting career with the BLM!
Seeking Civil Engineers
The Bureau of Land Management is looking to recruit and quickly fill multiple Civil Engineer positions located in the following locations: Alturas, Arcata, Barstow, Bishop, El Centro, El Dorado Hills, Marina, Susanville, and Redding. Apply today!
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The Department of the Interior today announced that it will launch a new interagency working group on reforming hardrock mining laws, regulations and permitting policies in the United States. (DOI News Release)
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Interior Department announces next steps to remove "Sq__" from Federal lands
The Department of the Interior today announced a list of candidate replacement names for more than 660 geographic features with the name “squaw,” which was officially declared a derogatory term as a result of Secretary’s Order 3404. (DOI News Release)
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Question of the Week Answer
If you guessed B: 30 minutes, you'd be correct!
Harbor seals can sleep underwater and come up for air once every 30 minutes. They can weigh up to 285 pounds and measure up to 6 feet in length, with males being slightly larger than females. The harbor seal’s diet consists mainly of fish, shellfish, and crustaceans.
Check out the live beach cam at the Piedras Blancas Light Station. Access to Piedras Blancas is by guided tours only, which are offered year-round, and feature cultural and natural history, as well as spectacular scenery. For more information visit our website.
Source: NOAA
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