Happy tails on the trails again

Once again, there were some happy tails on the trails for an outdoor lesson on pet trail etiquette and safety practices. Dog owners explored the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monuments, getting some great exercise! (BLM CA Facebook)

Tire Amnesty Week benefits public lands

Thank you to everyone who helped with the Tire Amnesty Week in Nevada County! Over 6,000 tires were collected for recycling, keeping them out of our public lands or elsewhere they don't belong. With our partners at Waste Management, Tahoe National Forest and County of Nevada this annual event has collected over 64,000 tires since 2013. (BLM CA Facebook)

Night hikes with bats

The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center celebrated Bat Week with special events and an evening bat walk! BLM biologists educated the public on bat species and native plant options for landscaping to promote bat habitats. (BLM CA Facebook)

National Family Literacy Day

From outdoor ethics and the BLM library's digitized collection, to kids embarking on a Junior Ranger mission through a free educational and interactive app - BLM California offers diverse and interesting reads before, during and after visiting your public lands! Enjoy reading a favorite book outdoors, including at BLM's Reading Island Recreation Area! (BLM CA Facebook)

The BLM Trinity River campgrounds to close for winter

The BLM is reducing services at Trinity River campgrounds in preparation for a winter closure later this month. The Steel Bridge and Junction City campgrounds will remain open into late November, weather permitting, however services at the Junction City campgrounds have been reduced and no water is being provided. The Douglas City Campground is now closed for the season. (BLM CA News Release)

Great American Outdoors Act at work to restore an important part of local history

Thanks to the #GreatAmericanOutdoorsAct, the BLM has begun the process of restoring the historic Walker Cabin. The Walker Cabin was originally built in 1866 in Keysville, California in association with gold mining activity that brought an influx of miners to the Kern River Valley as part of the California Gold Rush. (BLM CA Facebook)

Alabama Hills National Scenic Area dispersed camping improvements

Twelve volunteers joined forces with personnel from ESIA, BLM and USFS to restore and enhance 20 dispersed camping sites throughout the Alabama Hills National Scenic area in California. Each of these sites were furnished with a fire ring, while existing fire rings were cleared of ash buildup and refurbished for use when campfires are allowed. (Tread Lightly Impact Report)

Recreate Responsibly when target shooting 

A TV is not a target. If you’re target shooting on public lands, only use targets you bring with you, and take your targets home when you leave. It’s prohibited to shoot glass objects, electronic waste, and items that may contain hazardous materials. (BLM Arizona Twitter) Read more at BLM's California hunting, fishing and recreational shooting webpage. 

Fire Restrictions & Fire Information

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!

Fireworks are not allowed on BLM-managed public lands.

BLM Bishop Field Office and Inyo National Forest lift seasonal fire restrictions

The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office, in coordination with the Inyo National Forest, lifted fire restrictions under their jurisdiction effective Monday, October 31. (BLM CA News Release)

The BLM seeks public input on Butte County fuels reduction projects

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on proposals to use prescribed fire and mechanized equipment to reduce hazardous vegetation and improve wildfire resilience on 170 acres of BLM-managed public lands in Butte County. Deadline for comments is December 1, 2022. (BLM CA News Release)

Prevent wildfires this hunting season

Just a few #WildfireSafety tips to think about this hunting season. Respecting others and #publiclands this fall helps to keep your favorite ‘hunting spots’ around for many years! #RecreateResponsibly (BLM Fire Twitter)

Join us this weekend to apply for one of over two-hundred wildland fire positions available!

Saturday, Nov. 5th & Sunday, Nov. 6th

9 am to 4 pm

Red Lion Hotel
1830 Hilltop Drive
Redding, CA 

Bring two forms of government ID, your resume, any training documentation, military DD214, or other applicable documents.

Hiring officials will be available to answer questions, review resumes, and help applicants navigate the application process. Job offers may be made on-the-spot! Learn more on our website!

If you can't make the Redding event this weekend, we will be holding another hiring event in two weeks in Northridge, CA.

A. 3 to 5 years 

B. 5 to 7 years

C. 10 to 15 years

D. 20 to 30 years

At Interior, we’re working to revitalize Indigenous connections and join in celebrating the traditions, languages and stories of Native communities every day to ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each generation. (DOI Facebook)

Hundreds of migratory bald eagles from nesting areas in northwestern states and provinces spend the winter in California and can be seen on your BLM California managed public lands, arriving during fall and early winter. These wintering birds may remain until February or March, or even into April. In late winter, some adult bald eagles in California have already started nesting, while other eagles have not yet returned to their more nesting territories north or northeast. Some of the adults that winter here have been tracked to their nesting territories in north-central Canada 2,000 miles away.

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Photo: USGS, Estelle Shuttleworth