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Wild & Scenic River Act
40th Anniversary - October 2, 2008

View of Giant Gap on the North Fork of the American River
The Giant Gap on the North Fork of the American River. 

"It is hereby declared to be the policy of the United States that certain selected rivers of the Nation which, with their immediate environments, possess outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural or other similar values, shall be preserved in free-flowing condition, and that they and their immediate environments shall be protected for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations." (Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, October 2, 1968)

The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act celebrates its 40th Anniversary! The Bureau of Land Management manages 38 Wild and Scenic rivers nationwide, including more than 2,050 river miles and 1,002,000 acres. The Bureau’s National Landscape Conservation System provides national level management and policy guidance for these rivers and represents the Bureau on the Interagency Wild and Scenic Rivers Coordinating Council.

Jeff Horn, Folsom Field Office's Recreation Specialist/River Ranger, took the above photo of Giant Gap.  He says "it takes a great deal of work to get to that point in the picture."  The North Fork of the American is one of the most challenging rivers to run.

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Employee Profile:   Tom Pogacnik

Tom Pogacnik

Tom Pogacnik

Tom Pogacnik enjoys the challenge of finding an old house, visualizing its potential, then tearing it apart and rebuilding it. He finds, however, that since becoming the deputy state director for the resources division, he doesn't get to do that as much as he used to. Read more... 

Scene from Road to Big Trouble, two occupants are in a vehicle looking at a road map
In this scene from "Road to Big Trouble," two occupants in a vehicle look at a road map
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Attention All Vendors 
Conducting Business with BLM

On October 1, 2008, the BLM began the transition to a new financial accounting system. While all existing data is being converted and the new system is being brought on line, the BLM will have only limited ability to pay its vendors. We anticipate this period of limited ability will extend through mid-November 2008.

During this period payments to vendors may be delayed. The BLM will make every effort to process payments in accordance with Prompt Pay Act requirements. However, vendors should be prepared for the possibility that payments could be delayed for up to 45 days.

Effective immediately, you may call 877-480-9724 if you have a question regarding the payment of a specific invoice. To read the entire Notice which has additional important information, please click here.

Bureau of Land Management in California

BLM California manages 15.2 million acres of public lands, nearly 15% of the state's land area. The Bureau also administers 47 million acres of subsurface mineral estate underlying federal surface land, 2.5 million acres underlying privately owned land, 592,000 acres of Native American tribal land where BLM has trust responsibility for mineral operations. BLM California also manages 1.6 million acres in northwestern Nevada for cattle grazing, wild horses, recreation and wildlife habitat.

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California State Office
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Sacramento, CA 95825-1886
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Last updated: 10-08-2008