BIL funds for restoration and enhancement
Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, BLM California was awarded over $8 million for work in five restoration areas, with more projects moving forward with BIL funding than any other state! Some of those projects include native seed restoration, abandoned mine clean-ups, recreation restoration, biodiversity enhancements and Good Neighbor Agreement restoration. (BLM Website)
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Trinidad Head project to improve ADA access
Bureau of Land Management California was awarded $55K under the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve ADA access at California Coastal National Monument's Trinidad Head. BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning recently visited to view the project focused on recreation restoration. (BLM Twitter)
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BIL funded fire restoration efforts in NorCal
While visiting Swasey Recreation Area this week, BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning announced historic investments in California. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, $275K will be used to improve the popular recreation site by addressing the destructive impacts of the 2018 Carr Fire. (BLM Facebook)
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Invasive plants removed from Cosumnes River Preserve
Last week a team from the Bureau of Land Management, Sacramento County Regional Parks and the The Nature Conservancy spent a day removing invasive aquatic plants from the Cosumnes River Preserve. This will improve water quality and habitats, and make more of the waterway available for recreation! (BLM CA Facebook)
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Partnership with Yosemite National Park improves BLM campgrounds
Thanks to our partners at Yosemite National Park, the BLM Bishop Field Office and the Inyo National Forest will have more food storage lockers to keep bears and humans safe. Over 100 lockers will be installed at campgrounds and trailheads throughout the eastern Sierra, such as at Crowley Lake campground. (BLM CA Facebook)
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Fort Sage OHV Area restoration work
The Land of David at Fort Sage OHV Area received some restoration work through our partners at California State Parks. This project restored land within the SRMA where unauthorized motor vehicle use had damaged an area off-limits to OHV recreation. (CA State Parks Facebook)
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Great American Outdoor Day - Aug 4
Celebrate the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act with a fee-free day on August 4th! All standard amenity recreation fees will be waived for visitors on federal public lands, including day-use area fees. Other amenity fees still apply. Call your local field office for details. (DOI News Release)
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Clean up crews travel by kayak
Volunteers grabbed their rafts, kayaks and tubes to set afloat on the Trinity River with one mission in mind - to clean up trash from the the river and its banks. Over 1 ton of debris was removed by 50 volunteers from the river, various river access points, and campgrounds. Thank you!! (BLM CA Facebook)
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Latino Conservation Week night hike
BLM staff guided a group on a stargazing hike through the Mecca Hills Wilderness to wrap up Latino Conservation Week. They offered hikers interpretive education as they weaved their way through the beautiful Painted Canyon. (MDLT Twitter)
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America the Beautiful Access Pass
Did you know U.S. citizens or permanent residents that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability may get a free, lifetime pass that provides admittance to more than 2,000 recreation sites on your public lands? To learn more about the America the Beautiful Access Pass, visit the National Park Service website.
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Fire restrictions for NE California and NW Nevada are in effect
Seasonal fire restrictions will go into effect August 1 to prevent wildfire risk on public lands managed by the Eagle Lake and Applegate field offices in Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra, Shasta and Siskiyou counties in CA, and in Washoe County, NV. (BLM CA News Release)
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Protect yourself from wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke is a mix of gases and fine particles from burning trees, plants, buildings, and other material. The smoke can make anyone sick, but people with asthma, COPD, or heart disease, children, pregnant women, and responders are especially at risk. Be ready to protect yourself against smoke and ash before, during, and after a wildfire. (CDC)
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#FireTipFriday - Fire danger rating system
What is a National Fire Danger Rating System? As the summer heats up and fire danger increases, what does it really mean when it says "High" fire danger? It means fires can start easily from most causes and small fuels (such as grasses and needles) will ignite readily.
Learn more about the ratings from our partners at the Forest Service.
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New episode - Wildfire Matters podcast
In this 8th episode of the Wildfire Matters podcast, Boise District Fuels Specialist Courtney Wyatt talks about her experience working in wildland fire suppression and transitioning to fuels management.
Listen on Apple, Spotify or Amazon!
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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 is the average gestation period for a long-tailed weasel?
A. 25 days
B. 3 months
C. 6 weeks
D. 280 days
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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: Assistant GACC Manager - GS 12
Location: March AFB, CA
Pay: $91,254 - $118,6356 per year
Position closes July 29 - Apply today!
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Here's a few more open positions:
Wildland Firefighter - GS 3-5, Permanent
Outdoor Recreation Planner - GS 5-9, Permanent
Natural Resource Specialist - GS 12, Permanent
New changes to the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program will expand opportunities to create close-to-home outdoor recreation areas. (DOI Blog)
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Access to adventure
Across BLM-managed public lands, we are working to increase accessibility to nature. Read more from a couple of travel experts who share a love of visiting public lands, photography and being disability advocates. (DOI Blog)
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That's a wrap on the 2022 Painted Mountains Artist-In-Residence tour!
A big thank you to Native American Jazz Fusion musicians Delbert Anderson and his ensemble DDAT for the amazing performances in celebration of your public lands. (BLM StoryMap)
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This Week at Interior - July 29
Secretary Haaland helps launch the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation; investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law help Lake Tahoe fight invasive species; it's the return of endangered winter-run Chinook salmon eggs to the McCloud River upstream of California's Shasta Reservoir (DOI YouTube)
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