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October 2012

BLM Offering Firewood Cutting Permits at Lacks Creek near Arcata (10-16-2012)

Obama Administration Approves Roadmap for Utility-Scale Solar Energy Development on Public Lands (10-12-2012)

BLM Hosts Additional Bodie Hills Vegetation Restoration Public Field Trip (10-12-12)

BLM Redding Field Office Plans Prescribed Burns through Fall (10-11-2012)

BLM Seeking Public Comments on Draft Lost Coast Headlands Plan (10-11-2012)

Imperial Sand Dunes Ready for New Recreation Season (10-11-2012)

Imperial Sand Dunes Announces the Opening of Ranger Stations (10-11-12)

Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area Subgroup to Meet (10-10-2012)

BLM Schedules Public Meeting on Resource Damage (10-10-2012)

ACE Volunteers at Work on BLM Public Land near Likely (10-4-2012)

Fall Colors Bike Rides October 20 and 27 on Bizz Johnson Trail (10-3-2012)

Chainsaw Use Allowed Until 1 p.m. Daily on BLM Managed Lands (10-3-2012)

Volunteers Needed for Clear Creek Cleanup Project (10-2-2012)

Bureau of Land Management Names New Barstow Field Office Manager (10-2-2012)

Bureau of Land Management Names New Ridgecrest Field Office Manager (10-2-2012)

September 2012

BLM-managed Lands Contributed $130 Billion to the U.S. Economy in FY 2011 (9-27-2012)

Bizz Johnson Trail Shuttles Planned for October (9-27-2012)

Salazar Approves Transmission Line for Campo Verde Solar Project (9-26-2012)

Public Lands Commemoration Forum to be Streamed Live (09-26-2012)

BLM Announces Scoping Meetings for Hollister Resource Management Plan Amendment (9-26-2012)

Volunteers Welcome at National Public Lands Day Project in Trinidad (9-25-2012)

Pre-Construction Testing Approved for Tule Wind Energy Project (9-25-2012)

BLM Schedules Collaborative Workshops for the El Paso and Ridgecrest Travel Management Subregions (9-25-2012)

BLM Holds Burro Adoption in Grass Valley

BLM Takes Comments on Bishop Mill Environmental Assessment

Cosumnes River Preserve Holds Cougar Wetland Meetings

Highway Projects to Improve Safety, Access to Fort Ord National Monument (09-18-2012)

BLM Hollister Takes Comments on Resource Management Plan Amendment (09-18-2012)

Shrub Hike Offered at Fort Ord (09-12-12)

BLM Seeking Volunteers to Help Build New Camping Area (09-17-2012)

BLM Oil and Gas Lease Auction Brings in almost $850,000 (9-14-2012)

BLM, Partners Offering Kids Bike Weekend Event (9-15-2012)

Fire Restrictions Lifted in Eastern Sierras (9-13-2012)

Volunteers Needed for King Range Trail Projects (9-13-2012)

Tweet Chat and Live Blogging at BLM California Youth Summit (-11-2012)

BLM Seeking Public Comments on Environmental Analysis for Wild Horse Gather (9-11-2012)

Cow Mountain Closed Due to Scotts Fire (9-10-2012)

BLM Releases Imperial Sand Dunes Proposed Recreation Area Management Plan (09-07-2012)

Likely Fire Now 30 Percent Contained (9-7-2012)

Crews Battling Wildfire Near Likely (9-6-2012)

Nominations Requested for Carrizo Plain National Monument Advisory Committee (9-5-2012)

Mustangs and Burros Looking for Homes (9-4-2012)

Fire Officials Urge Hunters to be Careful with Fire (9-4-2012)

Public Comments Taken on BLM Graffiti Removal (9-5-2012)

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Newsroom Archives

August 2012

Closure Lifted on Pacific Crest Trail in Jawbone Area (8-31-2012)

Modoc-Washoe Stewardship Committee Meets Sept. 19-20 in Cedarville (8-31-2012)

BLM to Reopen Roads, Campgrounds Closed During Rush Fire (8-30-2012)

BLM Sets Scoping Meetings for Rio Mesa Solar Project Transmission (8-30-2012)

BLM Initiates Environmental Review of Transmission for Solar Project in the California Desert (8-29-2012)

BLM Offering Reward for Information in Vehicle Thefts (8-28-2012)

Secretary of Interior Signs Record of Decision for East San Diego Substation Project (8-28-2012)

BLM Announces Availability of Proposed Bakersfield Resource Management Plan (8-28-2012)

BLM Withdraws Clear Creek Mineral Entry (8-27-2012)

Grant May Help Preserve Allure of Route 66 (8-27-2012)

BLM Announces Open House on Illegal Dumping in Nevada County (8-24-2012)

BLM Fully Implements Fire Restrictions; Chainsaw Use Suspended (8-20-2012)

Dodge Reservoir, Buckhorn Road Added to Fire Closures

Full Moon Hike to King Peak (8-16-12)

Area and Road Closure in Place for Rush Fire (8-15-2012)

Wildland Firefighter Task Force Prepares to Deploy (08-15-2012)

BLM Veterans Crew Fights Wildland Fire on BLM Land (8-12-2012)

Portion of Pacific Crest Trail Closed due to Jawbone Fire (8-15-12)

Area and Road Closure in Place for Rush Fire (08-14-2012)

Crews Fighting High Desert Lightning Fire Northeast of Susanville (8-13-12)

BLM Veterans Crew Fights Wildland Fire on BLM Land (8-12-2012)

SIFC Crews Responding to Rangeland Fire East of Eagleville (8-6-2012)

Horses, Burros Available for Adoptions in Redlands (8-3-2012)

Mining Claim Maintenance Fees Due Sept. 4, 2012 (8-3-2012)

BLM Extends Comment Period on Oil & Gas Lease Environmental Assessment (8-2-2012)

ittle South Fork Elk River Trail Closed During Improvement Project

Construction Project to Begin on Little Darby Nature Trail near Willits (8-2-2012)

Amphibian Quest Featured in Next King Range Summer Hike (8-1-2012)

July 2012

South Cow Mountain OHV Area to Be Temporarily Closed During Rally Event (7-31-2012)

BLM Issues Interim Final Rule Regarding Placer Mining Claim Maintenance Fees

BLM Implements Fire Prevention Closure in San Diego County (7-25-2012)

Fire Restrictions Start August 1 on National Forests, BLM Public Lands (7-25-2012)

Public Scoping Workshop to Seek Input for Management of Two Wilderness Areas in Riverside County (7-20-2012)

Public Meetings Set for Proposed Alta East Wind Project in Kern County (07-18-2012)

BLM Mother Lode Office Announces Fire Restrictions (7-17-2012)

BLM Advisory Council Meets in Geyserville (7-17-2012)

BLM Announces Fire Restrictions for Lands Managed by Bakersfield Field Office (7-13-2012)

BLM to Move Small Band of Horses to Water Source in Surprise Valley (7-13-2012)

Astronomy Hike to King Peak (7-12-2012)

BLM Takes Comments on Mokelumne River Feasibility Study (07-10-2012)

Mustangs, Burros, and Mule Seeking Good Home (07-06-2012)

BLM Takes Comments on Oil & Gas Lease Environmental Assessment (07-06-2012)

June 2012

BLM Releases Draft Environmental Review for Proposed Alta East Wind Project in Kern County (6-29-2012)

BLM Campgrounds in Eastern Sierras Reopen (6-29-2012)

Lost Coast Creeks Topic of Next King Range Summer Hike (6-28-2012)

Horses, Burros Available for Adoption in Sacramento (6-27-2012)

Campground, River Access Point to be Closed during Enhancement Project (06-27-2012)

BLM Announces Fire Restrictions for Lands Managed by Arcata Field Office (06-20-2012)

BLM Plans Oil and Gas Competitive Lease Auction (06-20-2012)

BLM Announces Prescribed Fire Project at Payne Ranch (6-19-2012)

Wild Burro Roundup Concludes near Palo Verde (6-15-2012)

BLM Hiring Veterans to Staff Firefighting Crew in Sacramento (6-15-2012)

BLM Seeks Info on Illegal Waste Dumping (6-15-2012)

Wild Burro Roundup to Begin Tomorrow near Blythe (6-14-2012)

Ten-Acre Prescribed Burn Planned for Tomorrow West of Perris (6-13-2012)

BLM Announces Fire Restrictions for Lands Managed by Ukiah Field Office (6-13-2012)

BLM to Gather Wild Burros from Farm Fields South of Blythe (6-12-2012)

FIRE OFFICIALS STRESS CAUTION FOR JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY (6-12-2012)

BLM Mother Lode Office Announces Fire Restrictions (6-11-2012)

BLM Announces Volunteer Opportunities in Wild Horse Country (6-11-2012)

BLM Honors Two California Desert Volunteers with National Award (06-08-2012)

BLM Announces Public Meetings for the Proposed McCoy Solar Energy Project Near Blythe (06-08-2012)

Long Valley Hydrologic Advisory Committee Plans Meeting in Mammoth Lakes (6-7-2012)

BLM, Lost Coast Interpretive Association to Host Free Tidepool Tour at Mal Coombs Park (6-7-2012)

Wild Horses and Burros up for Adoption in Crescent City (6-5-2012)

BLM Moves Hearing on Vehicle, Aircraft use in Wild Horse and Burro Program to July 10 (6-4-2012)

Good Homes Sought for Mustangs, Burros, and Mule (6-4-2012)

May 2012

Fortuna's East High School Receives National BLM Recognition (5-30-2012)

BLM Announces Fire Restrictions for Lands Managed by Redding Field Office (5-29-2012)

BLM Announces Public Meetings for Haiwee Geothermal Leasing Area Near Ridgecrest (5-29-2012)

BLM Announces the Availability of Draft Environmental Document for Proposed McCoy Solar Energy Project Near Blythe (5-25-2012)

BLM Resource Advisory Council Meets June 13-14 in Cedarville (5-23-2012)

BLM Offering Wild Horses and Burros for Adoption in Clovis (5-23-2012)

California Fire Season News Conference

Fort Ord National Monument Hosts Sheep Appreciation Day (5-23-2012)

BLM California State Director Plans Eastern Sierra Visit (5-23-2012)

Secretary Salazar Dedicates Nation's Newest National Monument at Fort Ord (5-21-2012)

Learn About Plants in Guided King Range Hike (5-17-2012)

Crews Getting Ready for Increasing Fire Risk (5-17-2012)

BLM Names Burke Acting Manager of Cedarville Office (5-16-2012)

Carrizo Plain National Monument Advisory Council Plans June Meeting (5-16-2012)

Secretary Salazar, CEQ Chair Sutley will Speak at Fort Ord Dedication Ceremony (5-16-2012)

Whitewater Canyon Closures in Effect for Fire Prevention (5-16-2012)

BLM Sets Public Meetings for Solar Project near El Centro (5-15-2012)

BLM to Open Trinity River Campgrounds (5-14-2012)

BLM Issues Fire Restrictions for Public Lands

Interior Approves Ocotillo Express Wind Project in Imperial County, California (5-11-2012)

BLM Sets Hearing on Vehicle, Aircraft use in Wild Horse and Burro Program (5-11-2012)

Nominations for Desert Advisory Council Extended (5-1-2012)

Bizz Johnson Trail Bus Shuttle Service Begins June 2 (5-9-2012)

Eight Animals Seeking a Home (5-7-2012)

BLM Seeks Public Comments on Proposal to Re-Activate the Bishop Mill in Inyo County (5-7-2012)

Snowy Plover Protection Measures Now in Place at South Spit (5-4-2012)

BLM Issues Draft Haiwee Geothermal Environmental Study for Public Comment (5-4-20120)

Agencies Will Loan Tools to Defeat Scotch and French Broom (5-3-2012)

BLM Advisory Council Plans Meeting in Bridgeport (5-2-2012)

April 2012

Agencies Urge Homeowners to "Take Responsibility" During Wildfire Awareness Week (4-25-2012)

BLM Extends Scoping Period on Wild Horse Roundup Environmental Assessment (4-30-2012)

BLM Extends Nomination Deadline for Northwest California Advisory Council (4-27-2012)

BLM Extends Nomination Deadline for Northeast Calif. Advisory Council (4-27-2012)

Birding and Ecology Walk will Kick Off King Range Summer Hike Series (4-26-2012)

Wild Horses and Burros Up for Adoption in Santa Rosa (4-26-2012)

BLM Seeking Public Comments on Proposed Trinity County Burning Projects (4-26-2012)

BLM Seeking Comments on Proposed Management of Newly Acquired Lands (4-25-2012)

Jawbone Station Visitor Center Expansion to Open April 28 (4-25-2012)

BLM Seeking Comments on Proposed Wild Horse Gathers (4-23-2012)

Construction Will Delay Traffic On Jackass Creek Road (4-23-2012)

Public Meeting Set on Prescribed Fire Options in Nature Preserve near Magalia (4-23-2012)

BLM Releases Environmental Study for Solar Project near El Centro (4-20-2012)

BLM Asks Public Land Visitors to be Vigilant for Illegal Activities (4-17-2012)

Horses, Burros Available for Adoption in San Jose This Weekend (4-17-2012)

Final King Range Wilderness Management Plan Now Available (4-17-2012)

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Campo Verde Gen-Tie

BLM Releases Environmental Study for Proposed Riverside County Solar Project

Hobo Camp, Pit River Campground Opening in Time for Fishing Season

BLM Announces Fire Restrictions for Lands Managed by Hollister Field Office (4-12-2012)

Interpretive Hike to View Natural Arches Planned for the Alabama Hills on Saturday

Kanaka Valley Proposed Plan Released for Public Comment (4-12-2012)

BLM Investigating Apparent Shooting Deaths of Two Wild Horses (4-11-2012)

Horses, Burros Available for Adoption in San Jose, Including Halter-Gentled Yearlings

BLM Announces Availability of Oil & Gas Lease Auction Environmental Assessment (04-04-2012)

South Cow Mountain OHV Area to be Temporarily Closed for Public Safety

Seventeen Animals Seeking a Home

WEMO Route Network Project Subgroup Meeting Set

BLM Desert Advisory Council to Meet in Ridgecrest (4-3-2012)

BLM Plans Pile Burning in Yankee Hill Area (04-02-2012)

March 2012

Temporary Closure of Selected Public Lands in Imperial County, California (03-30-2012)

BLM Requests Comments on Proposed Stream Improvement Project (03-27-2012)

BLM Announces Weather-Related Closure of Little South Fork Elk River Trail (3-27-2012)

BLM Releases Draft Environmental Study for Colton to Las Vegas Calnev Pipe Line Expansion (03-22-2012)

Experimental Stewardship Steering Committee Meets April 5 in Cedarville (03-21-2012)

South Cow Mountain OHV Area to be Temporarily Closed for Public Safety (03-21-2012)

Halter Trained Horses to be offered for Public Adoption (03-20-2012)

Interpretive Hike to View Natural Arches Planned for the Alabama Hills on March 31 (03-19-2012)

BLM Oil and Gas Lease Auction Brings in More Than $300 Thousand (3-16-2012)

Roads, Trails in Dry Valley Area will be Used for Motorcycle Races (3-13-2012)

Final Environmental Study Available for Proposed Ocotillo Express Wind Energy Project (3-9-2012)

Alabama Hills Day Planned For April 14 in Lone Pine (3-9-2012)

Story of Headwaters Forest to be Featured in Upcoming Free Lectures (3-9-2012)

Wild Horses and Burros Available for Adoption in Red Bluff (3-8-2012)

Public Invited to Review BLM Bakersfield's OHV Grant Applications (3-6-2012)

Location Changed for BLM Oil and Gas Competitive Lease Auction (3-5-2013)

BLM Seeking Public Comments on Fuel Treatment Proposals (3-5-2012)

BLM Invites Public Review of OHV Grant Applications

BLM, Interpretive Association Offer Free Presentation on Bats (3-2-2012)

Eleven Mustangs Seeking a Home

February 2012

Public Invited to Review BLM's OHV Grant Applications (02-27-2012)

BLM Plans Pile Burning in Amador and Calaveras Counties (02-27-2012)

WEMO Route Network Project Subgroup Meeting Set (02-27-2012)

BLM Schedules Public Scoping Meetings on Proposed Land Exchange (02-23-2012

Sheep Are Back to Work on Fort Ord Public Lands; BLM Encourages Visitors to Leash their Pets in Grasslands (02-23-2012)

BLM's Ukiah Field Office Invites Public Comments on OHV Grant Application

BLM Redding Field Office Plans Prescribed Burns through Spring (2-16-2012)

WEMO Route Network Project Subgroup Members Selected (2-16-2012)

Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area Subgroup Members Selected (2-16-2012)

BLM to Hold Public Meeting on Prosper Ridge Restoration Effort (2-15-2012)

BLM Invites Public Comments on OHV Grant Application

New Fort Bragg Partners to Help with Coastal Monument Management

BLM Accepting Nominations for Northeast California Resource Advisory Council

BLM Accepting Nominations for Northwest California Resource Advisory Council

Presentation on Wasps Next Event in King Range Lecture Series

Be Careful with Fire Year Round (02-02-2012)

Conservation Project at Chalfant Nears Completion (02-02-2012)

BLM Closes Bypass Pipe in Eagle Lake Bly Tunnel Plug (2-2-2012)

Spring Tours Planned at Pine Hill Preserve

Collaboration with Climbers/Campers to Protect Public Lands

BLM Announces Jennifer Mata as New Field Manager for Redding (2-1-2012)

BLM Seeking Public Comments on OHV Grant Application; Public Meeting Feb. 16 (2-1-12)

January 2012

Fort Ord Planting with Live Music Planned February 18 (1-31-12)

BLM Seeks Nominations to Central California Resource Advisory Council (1-30-2012)

BLM Resource Advisory Councils to Meet Feb. 8-10 in Redding (1-30-2012)

95-Day Makeover for Mustangs; Adoption in Redlands (01-27-2012)

Live Reptile Adventure Next Offering in Free Lecture Series (1-27-2012)

Interpretive Hikes to View Natural Arches Planned for the Alabama Hills in February (1-23-2012)

BLM National Director to Honor City of Galt, Local Schools at Winter Bird Festival (1-23-12)

Wild Horses and Burros Available for Adoption in Ferndale (1-23-12)

BLM Desert Advisory Council to Meet in Primm (1-20-12)

BLM Seeks Nominees for California Desert Advisory Council

BLM Offers Bald Eagle Hikes at Cache Creek

BLM Bishop Sponsors Climbers Coffee (1-11-12)

BLM Schedules Meetings to Address West Mojave Desert Routes of Travel Designation

AMERICA'S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar Holds Dialogue on Fort Ord, Applauds Local Commitment to Preserve Site

Secretary Salazar, Governor Brown Expand Partnership to Expedite Renewable Energy Projects in California

BLM Reopens Pacific Crest Trail Damaged by the Canyon Fire (01-10-2012)

MLK Weekend Activities Planned for Alabama Hills (01-10-2012)

Nominations requested for Carrizo advisory committee (01-10-2012)

San Joaquin River Gorge Annual Pass Now Available

BLM Bishop Sponsors Climbers Coffee

Salazar Announces Appointments to BLM District Advisory Council (corrected release)

Saddle-Trained Horses, Mustangs, and Burros to be Available for Adoption in Redlands

BLM Seeks Applications for West Mojave Route Network Project Subgroup

Members Named to BLM Resource Advisory Council

Experimental Stewardship Steering Committee Meeting Postponed

Warm Dry Fall and Early Winter Causing Fire Concerns

Members Named to BLM Northwest California Resource Advisory Council (01-05-2012)

Scoping Meetings Set in Alturas, Susanville on Sage Grouse Conservation (01-04-2012)

Experimental Stewardship Steering Committee Meets Jan. 12 in Cedarville (01-04-2012)

BLM Advisory Council Wild Horse and Burro Subcommittee to Meet in Alturas (01-04-2012)

Appointments Announced to BLM Central California Resource Advisory Council