Looking for a place to cool down this summer?
We’ve got you covered! The United States offers over 13,000 miles of Wild and Scenic Rivers! They’re the perfect place for a quiet float trip, a heart-pumping whitewater adventure or the chance to catch a big one. Here are some of the best river trips on America’s public waters to help you get started: Click here! (BLM Instagram)
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BLM opens Headwaters South Side Trail, announces nature writing workshop
The Bureau of Land Management has opened the South Side Trail, a scenic, winding route paralleling the Elk River in the Headwaters Forest Reserve, and announced a free nature writing workshop, also at the Headwaters Forest. (BLM CA News Release)
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Join Friends of the Dunes and the Trinidad Coastal Land Trust at Houda Point Beach
We will have a bilingual exploration of animals that live in sand and rocks! This will be a free walk for all. The trail includes a steep staircase and flat sand. (Trinidad Coastal Land Trust Facebook)
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Explore California at Esri Base Camp
Pack your bags for Esri Base Camp and come explore California with our friends at National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management - California + California Natural Resources Agency. (Esri Base Camp)
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The BLM reminds the public to target shoot safely
With temperatures rising and fire dangers increasing, the Bureau of Land Management is reminding the public about the need to follow designated shooting hours and adhere to precautions regarding ammunition and target types. (BLM CA News Release)
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BLM Approves Start of Construction of Oberon Solar Project
The Bureau of Land Management has issued the final approval for construction of the Oberon solar project on about 2,600 acres of BLM-managed land near Desert Center in eastern Riverside County, a significant milestone in the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to modernize America’s power infrastructure. (BLM CA News Release)
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Biden-Harris Administration approves clean energy transmission project in Arizona and California with potential to lower costs for consumers
The Biden-Harris administration today announced the Interior Department’s approval for construction of the Ten West Link Transmission Line project, which will facilitate increased renewable energy development and delivery in Arizona and California. (DOI Press Release)
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Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan
BLM California manages renewable energy development in the California desert under the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan. This landscape-level plan streamlines renewable energy development while conserving unique and valuable desert ecosystems and providing outdoor recreation opportunities. (DRECP Webpage)
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Teaching, Worms, and Plastic-Eating Fungi: Sally White’s Story
Before we get into our interview with Sally, I’d like to take a moment to introduce the point of this new member interview series. Hope starts on the individual level, long before it reaches the global level – this individual-global relationship is a central pillar of Leave No Trace. (LNT.org)
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Let’s talk about oak galls!
On your stroll past the beautiful Valley Oaks have you ever noticed abnormal growths on our oak trees? Well if you have these are called galls and they are formed by tiny wasps! (CRP Facebook)
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Mission to protect Santa Ana River Wash habitat continues
Just the words “Santa Ana” connote dryness. The Santa Ana winds sweep through Southern California, whipping around dust and brush, propelling the region into fire season. The Santa Ana River Wash, also, is dry for much of the year. While dryness conjures imagery of wilted plants, arid desert landscapes and brittle sunbaked animal skeletons, the Santa Ana River Wash is flush with life — you just have to know what to look for. (RedlandsCommunityNews.com)
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Wild horse training program gives inmates a chance at rehabilitation
Three horses that were once wild will be up for adoption after graduating from a unique program in Sacramento County. J.P. Dyal is the ranch manager at the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center, and he’s one of the lucky ones whose job is also his passion. (fox40.com)
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Public land mining claim fees and waivers due Sept.1
The Bureau of Land Management reminds claimants who wish to retain mining claims on public lands through the 2023 assessment year to pay a maintenance fee or file a Maintenance Fee Waiver Certification (Small Miner’s Waiver) on or before Thursday, Sept. 1, to prevent the mining claim from being declared forfeit and void. (BLM CA News Release)
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Advancing Technology to Support Wildland Fire Mitigation and Response
From hand-held devices to satellites, technology is essential to effectively respond to and mitigate the threat of wildland fires. The Wildland Fire Information and Technology Program is advancing the development and deployment of the tools wildfire personnel depend upon. (DOI News Release)
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A New Study Gives Federal Wildland Firefighters an Opportunity to Inform the Development of Health and Wellbeing Programs
This summer, federal wildland firefighters with the Interior and Agriculture departments are invited to participate in a rigorous scientific study of firefighter health and wellbeing, including occupational hazards and mental health impacts. (DOI News Release)
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Lower Your Home’s Fire Risk (and Insurance) With These Steps
A new standard — already being adopted by one burned-out California town — will designate homes as “wildfire prepared” if they follow certain criteria. (bloomberg.com)
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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
The polyphemus moth is named after?
 a) a flower
b) a cyclops
c) an island in Micronesia
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Here's a few more open positions:
Rangeland Management Specialist - GS 7 - 9, Permanent
Administrative Support Assistant - GS 6, Permanent
Mining Engineer/ Geologist - GS 13, Permanent
Bureau of Land Management and USDA Forest Service seek public comments on definitions, other aspects of old-growth, mature forests
The Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service, on behalf of the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture, are seeking public comments on the development of a definition framework for old-growth and mature forests on federally managed lands.(BLM News Release)
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Mining reform interagency group to hold public listening sessions, extends comment period to gather feedback for reforming mining laws
Interior today announced the dates of public listening sessions to develop recommendations for improving federal hardrock mining regulations, laws and permitting processes. (DOI News Release)
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This Week at Interior - July 15
It's the first stop on “The Road to Healing," as survivors of federal Indian boarding schools share their stories; Interior leaders highlight Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments on public lands; the BLM approves two major projects to ramp up clean energy in the west; and our social media Picture of the Week just might get your goat! Make sure you follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and You Tube! (DOI YouTube)
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