California Desert District
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.
Employee Profile: Chris Heppe
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Chris Heppe |
Chris Heppe has been with the BLM for only a few months and already he has a monumental task of planning the 10th anniversary celebration of the Headwaters Forest Reserve acquisition. Probably not the task he signed on for, but one he has embraced enthusiastically in his new position as the Headwaters Forest Reserve manager. Read more...
Meet your Advisory Council Member: Richard Holliday
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Richard Holliday |
Richard Holliday is a resident of Rancho Cucamonga and is the representative for recreation interests on the BLM's California Desert District Advisory Council. Read more...
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