BLM California News.Bytes Issue 1046

U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management sent this bulletin at 04/11/2025 12:13 PM PDT

News Bytes - Bureau of Land Management California

Cache Creek Natural Area, Photo by Jim Eaton, Tuleyome

News.Bytes brings you the latest news, events, and opportunities happening on California Public Lands. Keep reading for the latest updates and features that celebrate the beauty, stories, and recreation these lands offer.

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Wildfire and Fuels Highlights

Wildland Firefighters, Photo by Joe Bradshaw, BLM

Train to Become a Wildland Fire Apprentice

Looking to start your career in wildland fire? The Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program offers hands-on training in fire behavior, aviation, leadership, and more.

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Fuels reduction project, Photo by BLM

Fire Resilience in Action

Partners are bringing prescribed fire to the Black Forest near Soda Bay Road — reducing wildfire risk and protecting communities through purposeful land stewardship. Learn more

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BLM Fire Hiring 2025

The BLM is recruiting for wildland firefighter leadership roles for the 2025 fire year—from helitack to hotshot crew supervisors. These permanent and seasonal positions play a vital role in protecting lives, landscapes, and communities.

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Volunteer and Community Efforts

Amboy Crater, Photo by Kyle Sullivan, BLM

Amboy Crater Gets a Trail Tune-Up

Volunteers, BLM staff, and Leave No Trace teamed up to protect Amboy Crater in Mojave Trails NM. See how they’re restoring trails and reshaping access at this iconic volcanic site.

Sacramento River Bend, Photo by BLM

Kids Fishing Day at Sacramento River Bend

Casting lines and building connections. A recent event near Red Bluff brought families together to celebrate access, tradition, and the value of public lands. Learn more

Volunteers at King Range NCA, Photo by BLM

Trail Work with a Purpose

At King Range NCA, Cal Poly Humboldt volunteers are clearing trails and building connections — to each other, to the land, and to the communities that benefit from public lands. Learn more

Litchfield Corrals, Photo by BLM

Mustangs and Burros Adopted in the Sacramento Valley

Families and individuals from across the Gridley area came out last weekend to give 17 wild horses and 7 burros a new home. These events support healthy rangelands and give these iconic animals a new home. Learn more

Ridgecrest WHB adoption, Photo by Megan Zehendner, BLM

Adopt a Wild Horse or Burro in Ridgecrest

Meet adoptable wild horses and burros at the Ridgecrest Corrals on Saturday, April 12. This event offers a chance to bring home a piece of the American West while supporting BLM’s efforts to manage healthy rangelands. Learn more

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Seymour’s Question of the Week

BLM’s mascot, Seymour the Antelope, challenges you to learn more about the life and ecology of your public lands. Check out this week’s question and see if you know the answer.

California Coastal National Monument, Photo by BLM

What animal is peeking out of the water in this photo?

A) Manatee
B) Sea lion
C) Humpback whale
D) Narwhal

Scroll down for the answer!

This Week at Interior, Photo by DOI

This Week at Interior

This Week at Interior April 11,2025

Employee Photo Spotlight

Arcata Field Office, Photo by Paul Sever, BLM

1st Place Winner, 2024 Employee Photo Contest: People on the Land

We’re excited to share the winning photo of the 2024 BLM Employee Photo Contest in the People on the Land category — a sweet moment of a family enjoying South Spit, managed by the Arcata Field Office. Photo by Paul Sever, BLM.

2024’s entries reflected the breadth of the BLM’s mission, from wildlife and grazing to coastal landscapes and family visits — capturing how public lands support communities, conserve resources, and create opportunity for all. Check out our Flickr to view full size photos from the winners in each category.

Answer to Seymour's Question of the Week

Answer: C) Humpback whale

These gentle giants can grow up to 60 feet long and weigh around 40 tons. Each year, they migrate thousands of miles along the Pacific coast. From the warm waters near Mexico where they breed to the nutrient-rich feeding grounds of Alaska, humpback whales follow a powerful instinctual path that brings them past California’s coastal waters.

Along the way, places like the California Coastal National Monument offer important resting and feeding areas. These migrations aren't just natural wonders. They also support whale-watching tours and coastal tourism that bring jobs and dollars into local communities.

Protecting wildlife and their habitats helps sustain economies, connect people to nature, and ensure these experiences remain for generations.