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BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Lake Mathews Reserve

Firefighters conduct a controlled burn of dry brush.

BLM Central Coast Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions

A dusty road through dry hills.

BLM authorizes Camino Solar Project in Kern County

Wind farm in a desert valley.

BLM seeking public comment on upgrades at McCain Valley campgrounds

Campsite with picnic table under a large tree. Photo by Alexia Williams, BLM.

BLM initiates Whitewater Canyon closure due to increased wildfire risk

Desert mountain rising above grassy valley.

BLM Bakersfield Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions

Picnic table and camp ring, Photo by the BLM.BAKERSFIELD,

BLM initiates seasonal fire and target shooting restrictions in the California Desert District

Neon green fire engine in the desert.

BLM issues statewide Fire Prevention Order

A shaded picnic table next to a fire pit.

Hobo Camp Day Use Area will open for trout season opening day

A simple rail bridge over a forest creek.

BLM approves Haiwee Geothermal Leasing Area

A high desert valley with snowy mountains in the background.

BLM seeks public comment on off-highway vehicle routes in the Vinagre Wash Special Management Area

Dusty off-highway paths wind through desert.

The BLM seeks public comment on Eldorado-Lugo-Mojave project

Several grey capacitors at a power sub station.BARSTOW,

BLM offering salvage timber sale in Butte County

REDDING, Calif. ­– The Bureau of Land Management is offering for sale approximately 1.8 million board feet of merchantable saw timber in the Camp Fire Salvage Sale in Butte County.

BLM temporarily closes developed recreation facilities in California

An illuminated tent at night in the mountain.

BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Dos Palmas Preserve

A firefighter supervises an prescription burn.

Trespass clean up restores BLM public lands in Nevada County

An excavator moves trash into a dump truck.

Free presentation set on California Marine Protected Areas

Camp ground on Pacific Coast.

BLM California remembers longest serving state director

Photo of Ed Hastey.SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Ed Hastey, for

The BLM seeks public comment on the Lugo-Victorville telecommunications project

An image of a transmission line in a grassy field. Photo courtesy of Mike Calvitti, LVRAS Project.

The BLM approves Castle Mountain Mine Plan modification

A desert image with mountains in the background and cactus in the foreground on BLM managed public lands in San Bernardino County. Photo courtesy of Castle Mountain Venture.

BLM seeks comments on 2020 off-highway vehicle recreation proposals

A OHV motorcycle rider at Samoa Dunes, north spit, Humboldt Bay.

BLM announces artist in residence opportunity at King Range National Conservation Area

A picture of the King Range National Conservation Area coastline

Emily Ryan named manager of BLM Eagle Lake Field Office, Susanville

Emily Ryan poses with dog, Kona.

BLM plans prescribed fire in Weaverville Community Forest

Two firefighters manage a prescribed fire in a forest.

BLM seeks public input on draft Cotoni-Coast Dairies management plan

A lush green field with grazing cows next to the ocean.