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California, California Desert DO
Spring wildflowers bloom in the desert. Photo by Bob Wick, BLM.

California Desert District seeks nominations to the Desert Advisory Council

California
Public lands in Kern County at dusk

BLM plans prescribed fire near Walker Pass and Keysville in Kern County

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.

California, Northern California DO
Flowering meadow in Secret Valley, CA.

BLM offers virtual option for attending Resource Advisory Council meeting

SUSANVILLE, Calif.  –  The Bureau of Land Management has announced a virtual option via Zoom to expand opportunitie

California, Central California DO
Sunset at Mud Hen Lake in Fort Ord National Monument

Join Fort Ord National Monument for National Public Lands Day

MARINA, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is inviting the community to

California
Hills in San Bernardino National Forest under a blue sky.

San Bernardino National Forest lands protected for rare plant species

Sacramento, Calif. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced the withdrawal of land within the San B

California, Northern California DO
A fire engine on a dirt road

BLM plans prescribed burns in Lassen County, Calif.

California
A graphic depicting fire fighters with text reading 'Join Us'.

BLM to host wildland firefighter hiring events in California

California, Central California DO
Bright fall colors under tall mountains

BLM Bishop Field Office eases seasonal fire restrictions effective today

California, Northern California DO
Pile of brush burns in snowy field.

BLM plans prescribed burns in NE California and NW Nevada, to prevent wildfire risk

California, Northern California DO
Tall trees under a cloudy sky

BLM sets public meetings on draft management plan for northwest Calif. public lands

California, Ridgecrest FO
A sagebrush covered landscape.

BLM seeks public input on proposed water pipeline project in Kern County

California, Northern California DO
A creek bed meandering through a grassy tundra.

BLM Resource Advisory Council to Meet Oct. 25-26 in Susanville

Central Coast FO
A rocky hillside.

BLM restores motorized vehicle access to the Clear Creek Management Area

California, Central California DO
A washed out road with a tall snow capped mountain in the background.

BLM Bishop Field Office advises public on limited access to Alabama Hills

California, Northern California DO
A small mountain in the high desert

BLM welcomes comment for proposed mineral exploration in Washoe County, Nev.

California, Northern California DO
A fire pit and picnic table in the forest

BLM lifts northern California fire restrictions

California, Northern California DO
Cyclists ride a dirt road amidst yellow trees.

BLM announces fall color ride on Bizz Johnson Trail

California, Northern California DO
River winds through a forest

BLM welcomes public input on draft management plan for northwest California public lands

California, Central California DO
A granite arch with tall mountains in the background.

Alabama Hills National Scenic Area Hosts Artists-in-Residence Events in October

BISHOP, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management is hosting two Artists-in-Residence events in the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area, near Lone Pine, California.

California, Northern California DO
A forest and meadow amidst rolling hills leading down to the Pacific ocean.

BLM updates wilderness permit reservation system for King Range NCA

California
Berryessa National Monument

Secretary Haaland Highlights Locally Led Conservation Efforts in Visit to Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument

LAKE COUNTY, Calif.

California, California Desert DO
solar array in the desert with mountains in the background.

BLM welcomes public comment on proposed Easley Solar project in Riverside County

California, Northern California DO
Four tan colored horses running over sagebrush.

Bureau of Land Management to begin Surprise/Calico Complex wild horse gather

California
Lighthouse in a field of pink flowers

Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Piedras Blancas Light Station

California, Northern California DO
A campground with tall trees and a table.

Volunteers welcome for National Public Lands Day cleanup at Pit River Campground