Desert Quartzite Solar Project approved for construction

The Bureau of Land Management announces the start of construction of the Desert Quartzite solar project near Blythe in eastern Riverside County, advancing the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to combat the climate crisis by supporting the development of renewable energy. (BLM News Release)

BLM adds virtual meeting for public input on potential changes to solar energy program

Due to substantial public interest, the Bureau of Land Management has added one more virtual session to its series of public scoping meetings seeking input on potential changes to its solar energy program. (BLM News Release)

Clean energy for all

The Inflation Reduction Act lowers energy costs for consumers and small businesses while creating good-paying jobs as America’s clean energy economy and manufacturing sectors grow. Learn more below on how you or your family can save on utility bills, get support to purchase electric vehicles and energy-saving appliances, and access the economic opportunities of the clean energy future. (White House Webpage)

Public meetings scheduled to discuss OHV grants and funds in Northern California

The Bureau of Land Management welcomes anyone interested in off highway vehicle recreation on public lands to share ideas about the use of grant funding, when the BLM Northern California District hosts a virtual public meeting via Zoom, Wednesday, February. 15. (BLM News Release)

Barstow: 2023 Off-highway Vehicle grant proposal meeting

The Barstow's Field Office stakeholder meeting will be held on February 15. Meeting will be held by phone using the dial-in information. (BLM News Release)

Ukiah Field Office seeks public input for OHV grants

The Bureau of Land Management Ukiah Field Office wants to hear ideas from the public on how to improve off-highway vehicle trail safety and maintenance on public lands throughout Central California at a virtual public meeting on Thursday, February 16.(BLM News Release)

Ridgecrest stakeholders grant proposal meeting

Ridgecrest Field Office public input meeting will be held February 23, in person and virtually. (BLM News Release)

Youth off-highway vehicle activity day

Join the BLM for a youth OHV activity day. Visit the OHV information booth to learn about OHV safety and more, hear a presentation from a wildlife biologist and create a desert animal track at our footprint mold station. (BLM CA Webpage)

South Cow Mountain reopens 

South Cow Mountain is open once again! But after the recent storms, off-road vehicle riders need to be careful and prepared for downed trees as there is still much work to do.(BLM CA Webpage)

Litchfield Corrals reopen for adoptions

The Bureau of Land Management’s Litchfield Wild Horse and Burro Corral near Susanville has reopened for animal adoptions and purchases after a closure due to weather-related issues. (BLM News Release)

National Monument center and parking lot closed for event 

The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center will be temporarily closed to the public on Feb. 16 from 8:30-11 a.m. and Feb. 17 from noon to 4 p.m. for a private event. (BLM CA Webpage)

Prescribed burn success in Redding

Fire crews from our Redding Field Office made great progress in pile-burning operations in recreation areas on the west side of Redding, CA. (BLM CA Facebook)

Hazardous fuels removed at Cloverdale Trails

Fire crews who are burning piles of brush and tree limbs in the Cloverdale Trails recreation area in west Redding.(BLM CA 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: Forestry Technician (Fire) (IHC Superintendent)

Locations - Placerville, CA 
Salary: $57,118 - $74,250 per year
Positions close Feb 20

Other current open positions:

Forestry Technician (Fire) (Assistant IHC Superintendent), Bakersfield, CA,  Placerville, CA or Susanville, CA - Closes 2/20

A: Wildhorses

B: Rhinoceros 

C: Goats

D: Bisons

Interior Department takes action to strengthen Endangered Species Act

The Department of the Interior announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a new rule to strengthen voluntary conservation opportunities under the Endangered Species Act. The proposed rule would revise permitting under Section 10 of the Act to promote species conservation through voluntary agreements. (DOI News Release)

DOI welcomes new Biden-Harris appointees

The Department of the Interior today announced additional Biden-Harris administration appointees who will join agency leadership to help create jobs in the clean energy economy, steward America’s public lands and waters, pursue environmental justice and honor our nation-to-nation relationship with Tribes. (DOI News Release)

This Week at Interior - February 10, 2023

President Biden highlights his administration's accomplishments in his State of the Union address; Secretary Haaland travels to Pennsylvania to highlight historic investments to cap orphaned oil and gas wells; Interior announces over $24.6 million to reclaim abandoned mine lands in Indiana; the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes a new rule to strengthen conservation under the Endangered Species Act; construction gets underway at the Desert Quartzite solar project in California (DOI YouTube)