Announcements

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California, Northern California DO

September 14 - Trinidad, English Ivy Removal

Here at TCLT (partnering with Trinidad Racheria and State Parks), we are planning a massive Ivy Pull/Stewardship Day. Crystal is copied here so maybe she can fill you in at the BLM office in person.
California

September 28 - Bizz Johnson & Lassen County Hometown Pride Beautification

The project will be a day of cleaning and upgrading facilities within the City of Main Street, on public lands along the Susan River and Bizz Johnson Trail and at the Historic Railroad Depot. 
California

Bizz Johnson & Lassen County Hometown Pride Beautification

The project will be a day of cleaning and upgrading facilities within the City of Main Street, on public lands along the Susan River and Bizz Johnson Trail and at the Historic Railroad Depot. 
California

Clear Creek Management Area is closed due to Boone Fire danger

The Bureau of Land Management Central Coast Field Office is issuing an emergency closure of the Condon Peak Recreation Area and Campground in Fresno County, due to wildland fire danger from the nearby Boone Fire and existing evacuation orders. This temporary closure is effective immediately, until further notice.
California

Free guided archaeology walk planned for Headwaters Forest Reserve

ARCATA, Calif. – The story of Falk, a historic town and lumber mill in the Headwaters Forest Reserve, will be told in a free guided archaeology walk offered by the Bureau of Land Management, Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants should meet at the Elk River Trail parking area. Registration is not required.
California, Northern California DO

BLM, River Partners welcome volunteers for habitat restoration project

REDDING, Calif.— Volunteers are welcome to help the Bureau of Land Management and River Partners plant more than 30,000 trees along Battle Creek south of Anderson, kicking off a project to restore 150 acres of habitat critical for fish and other wildlife. The project is set for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11 and 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, at 3770 Gover Road, Anderson.
California, Northern California DO

BLM continues fuels reduction projects in King Range to reduce wildfire risk

The Bureau of Land Management will continue fuels reduction work in the King Range National Conservation Area to reduce the risk of wildfire and restore forest health. The work will begin in September and continue until February 2025. Work will occur along King Peak Road and the Paradise Royal Mountain Bike Trail.
California

BLM temporarily closes Stoddard Valley OHV Recreation Area for off-road race

The Bureau of Land Management will implement a five-day temporary closure of all public use from Oct. 2 - 6, for all 40,000 acres of public lands within Stoddard Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area in San Bernardino County.
California, Central California DO

Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area is closed due to Coffee Pot wildland fire

The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Field Office is issuing an emergency closure of the Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area in Tulare County, due to wildland fire danger from the nearby Coffee Pot Fire. This temporary closure is effective immediately, until further notice.
California, Central California DO

BLM Central California District to host virtual Resource Advisory Council meeting

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting a virtual public meeting of the Central California Resource Advisory Council (RAC) on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The business meeting will include a public comment period and the agenda topics can be reviewed in advance.
California

Hunter Valley Mountain Access Road closed due to fire restrictions in the Mother Lode Field Office

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Mother Lode Field Office is temporarily closing motorized vehicle access to the Hunter Valley Mountain Access Road in Mariposa County, where it crosses onto BLM lands, approximately one mile from the junction of Hunter Valley Mountain Access Road with Bear Valley Road. The closure is effective today, Thursday, August 15, and will be in effect until fire restrictions are lifted for the season. The closure of the Hunter Valley Mountain Access Road is not to be confused with the Hunter Valley Road which remains open. The Hunter Valley Road is located approximately two miles east of the Hunter Valley Mountain Access Road along Bear Valley Road. The temporary closure order can be found on the BLM website.