Wishing you and your families a safe and enjoyable weekend!
Life jackets save lives
Make sure they will be available when you head out on the water this summer! Bring essential gear for boats or vessels like navigational devices and paddle floats. Specifically assign someone to keep an eye on children whenever they are near water! (Recreate Responsibly)
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Catching that perfect light!
Taking photos of our beautiful public lands in California can be lots of fun! It gets you outside and makes you look at things from a different perspective. Always watch where you're walking and keep your distance from wildlife!
Here's some great photography tips from our partners at American Forests.
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Fireworks prohibited on public lands
Don't be the cause of the next California wildfire! Please remember that possession of any fireworks, including “safe and sane” items, is prohibited on all BLM California public lands, except those with specific permits. (BLM CA Fire Restrictions)
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Don't crush the brush!
The natural hot springs in the Bishop Field Office will be crowded this weekend! Plan ahead and expect company for your trip - consider camping at the nearby Crowley Lake Campground.
If you do come, please don't park like these guys did on the sage-brush or in the meadows! (BLM CA Facebook)
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Creating habitats for pollinators
BLM Park Ranger David Byers recently took part in the Indian Valley Summer Camp, hosted by the Watershed Center in Hayfork. He helped children make "bee bundles", which are nesting habitats made from bamboo, for native bees! The youth had a lot of fun learning about the importance of pollinators and taking home their creations. (BLM CA Facebook)
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Restoration of unauthorized routes
Over the last several years, the Barstow Field Office and partners have been engaged in extensive repairs of unauthorized routes throughout the Mojave Desert. You can help with this effort by only using designated open routes (marked by brown paddle signs) during your desert adventures. The critters will thank you! (BLM CA Facebook)
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Early Americana culture preserved
BLM archaeologists and staff, volunteers and a contract archaeologist recently investigated and stabilized the California Gold Rush community of Texas Springs, which has been highly disturbed over the years. Using metal detectors and light digging tools, scores of illegal looting pits were examined, discarded and newly-found artifacts and features were noted. (BLM CA Facebook)
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Online passes available for Dumont Dunes and El Mirage
Passes are now available on line for the Dumont Dunes and El Mirage OHV recreation areas in San Bernardino County! Available on Recreation.gov, the fee amounts for passes remain the same and include a small transaction fee for online purchase. (BLM CA News Release)
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Innovative conservation agreement reached
The Bureau of Land Management and California Department of Fish and Wildlife have approved the first project under an innovative conservation agreement that restores wildlife habitat in the California Desert Conservation Area in Kern County. (BLM Website)
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20-year extension for withdrawal of lands for Bureau of Reclamation projects
The Bureau of Land Management announced today a public land order extension for the Boulder Canyon, Colorado River Storage, Senator Wash Pump Storage, and Yuma Reclamation Projects withdrawal for an additional 20-year period. The extension affects approximately 145,600 acres of federal land. (BLM CA News Release)
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🔥National Wildland Firefighter Day - July 2
Mark your calendars! July 2 has now been recognized as National Wildland Firefighter Day. Whether you carry a Pulaski, radio, computer, headset, map, clipboard, or camera to work, we thank you for your service! #ThankAFirefighter (NIFC News Release)
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Be the hero - prevent wildfires
The Bureau of Land Management teamed up with Esri Arcgis StoryMaps to launch this Wildfire Prevention story. Get resources for preventing wildfires in your community, and inspire others to champion the cause. Just in time for the Fourth of July weekend, check out these reminders to Recreate Responsibly!
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Fire restrictions issued for Ukiah Field Office
The BLM has issued seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Ukiah Field Office effective immediately, which include a prohibition on campfires, barbeques, or open fires, except in developed campgrounds with a valid campfire permit. (BLM CA News Release)
To get your campfire permit, please visit the CALFIRE website.
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#FireTipFriday - Don't park on dry grass
Your vehicle can accidentally cause wildfires, and you may not even know it! To avoid this, don't park your vehicle over dry grass or brush. Your vehicle's exhaust system can reach temperatures of over 1,000 degrees and easily ignite dry vegetation. Watch this YouTube video for more tips!
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Have you checked out BLM California's Wildfire Dashboard? At a glance you'll be able to get updates on large fires in California, view smoke impacts, check fire restrictions and find other helpful wildfire links. Bookmark it now!
BLM California fire restrictions or temporary public land closures are used to reduce the risk of wildfires and protect the public. Often times these preventative measures focus on human-related activities, such as campfires, off-road driving, equipment use and recreational target shooting, since human-related activities are the number one cause of a wildfires. View all current fire restrictions and fire orders on our interactive maps or the BLM Fire Restriction webpage.
Criteria to build a campfire, where allowed, outside of developed campgrounds:
- maintain a five-foot diameter area cleared to bare soil and free of any overhead flammable materials in all directions around the campfire,
- have on hand a functioning round-point shovel, with an overall length of at least 35 inches, that can be easily accessed within a reasonable amount of time in response to a fire ignition,
- possess a valid California Campfire Permit, available free of charge at CAL FIRE's website.
Fireworks are not allowed on BLM-managed public lands
What time of year do black bears mate?
1. Spring
2. Summer
3. Fall
4. Winter
Scroll down for answer!
Photo by Courtney Celley, USFWS
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Now Hiring for BLM California
Bureau of Land Management California is looking to fill multiple jobs across the state. For all current vacancies, visit USAJOBS!
Featured Job: Rangeland Management Specialist - GS-6/7
Location: Various, CA
Pay: $44,740-86,074 per year
Position closes July 14th - Apply today!
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Here's a few more open positions:
Property Management Specialist - GS-7/9, Permanent
Forestry Technician (Lead IHC Member) - GS-6/7, Permanent
Wildlife Biologist - GS-7, Seasonal
Meteorologist - GS-12, Permanent
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