BLM suspends wild horse and burro adoptions due to icy conditions

Wild horse and burro adoptions at the Bureau of Land Management Litchfield Wild Horse and Burro Corral near Susanville have been temporarily suspended, as icy conditions have made it unsafe to move the animals into the loading area. (BLM CA News Release)

BLM wild horses evacuated from R3C

Due to weather, the BLM and Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office safely evacuated 29 horses from the Rio Cosumnes Correction Center (R3C). These horses are part of a training program where offenders work with the horses to train them for adoption. Sixteen of the horses who have yet to begin their gentling were taken to the Ridgecrest Corral, and the remaining 8 horses were moved to a private, BLM-approved facility. (BLM CA Facebook)

NWS Issues a large surf warning

Large Surf Warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Eureka, including at Black Sands Beach at King Range National Conservation area.
Check our website for any site closures and disruptions during this time, as things may change daily. (BLM CA Facebook)

Know before you go

Winter storms had significant impacts on Northern California this week, including flooding, mudslides, damaging winds and power outages. The BLM encourages visitors to check our website for any site closures and disruptions to recreation areas, as things may change daily. (BLM CA Facebook)

The Cosumnes River Preserve is closed 

Due to flooding, the Cosumnes River Preserve is still closed. Please stay safe and dry this week.

Photo captured by Val Versis on 12/24/22. (CRP Facebook) 

Solar energy program public meeting

As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in Sacramento on January 18th to solicit feedback on the recently announced programmatic environmental impact statement for the BLM’s utility-scale solar energy planning. (BLM CA News Release)

Zachary Ormsby named new Central Coast Field Manager

The Bureau of Land Management announces Zachary Ormsby as the new Central Coast Field Manager. Ormsby brings nearly 20 years of natural resource management experience to the position where he will oversee management of approximately 315,000 acres of public lands in 12 counties stretching from the Pacific Coast to the San Joaquin Valley. (BLM CA News Release)

Significant stream habitat added to King Range National Conservation Area

The King Range National Conservation Area on the California North Coast now includes 80 additional acres of important stream and forest habitat. This acquisition of lands was made possible through funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. (BLM CA News Release)

New Study: Vegetation Trends Across BLM Allotments Over 30 years 

Keeping a close eye on plant life across millions of acres of public lands allotments is an overwhelming challenge in and of itself. The challenge is amplified by drought, aridification, and increasing environmental as well as social challenges. (Partners in the Sage)

Expansive plan to reduce wildfire risks near communities seeks public comments

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a plan to expedite fuels reduction treatments and fire protection efforts near high fire-risk areas on public lands in 44 counties throughout California and northwest Nevada. (BLM CA News Release)

Fuels project near Redding

Starting Monday, January 9 through January 20, fire crews will conduct pile burning projects on the west side of Redding. Smoke may be visible from Grant Elementary School, Happy Valley Elementary School, and State Route 229, depending on the project area. (BLM CA Facebook)

Year-to-Date wildfires and acres burned

Some year-to-date statistics as of December 31, 2022, about human-caused wildfires. The top five states with the most human-caused wildfires in fire year 2022 include Texas, California, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. (NIFC Facebook)

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.

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: Geologist

Location - Barstow Field Office, CA
Salary: $54,067 - $85,971 per year
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1. A combination of natural chemical weathering and wind erosion.
2. The Alabama Hills are formed from sand stone.
3. Earthquakes.
4. The Rounded rocks were man made for the movie set of the original Star Trek movie.

BLM to hold virtual information forum on Draft Waste Prevention Rule

The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a virtual information session regarding proposed new regulations to reduce the waste of natural gas from venting, flaring, and leaks during oil and gas production activities on Federal and Indian leases. (BLM News Release)

BLM hosts meeting for public input on changes to solar energy program 

As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible development of renewable energy on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a series of public scoping meetings to solicit feedback on the recently announced programmatic environmental impact statement for the BLM’s utility-scale solar energy planning. (BLM News Release)