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When Millions Spoke, Washington Listened: How the Public Voice Altered a Land Bill in Days

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By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine Something remarkable happened this week. In the middle of heated debates over a bill proposing the sale of millions of acres of public land, everyday people—hikers, ranchers, conservationists, off-roaders, small-town residents—raised their voices. And the message reached Washington. In response to overwhelming public outcry and procedural review, a … Read more

Could Your Favorite Public Lands Be Up for Sale?

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A Commonsense Look at the Proposed Sale of Public Lands—And What It Means for the Sierra We Call Home By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine I’ve pulled off the side of the road just north of Truckee more times than I can count. Sometimes it’s for a spontaneous hike at Prosser Hill. Other times, … Read more

BLM Announces Seasonal Fire Restrictions Across Eastern Sierra: What It Means for Summer Adventure

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By Sierra Rec Magazine StaffJune 12, 2025 As the Sierra summer season heats up and dry conditions intensify, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced seasonal fire restrictions beginning Monday, June 16, 2025, across all BLM-managed public lands in Inyo, Mono, and portions of Alpine counties. This includes many favorite Sierra Rec destinations—the Alabama … Read more

BLM seeks public input on OHV grant proposals in central California

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management Central California District is hosting virtual public and stakeholder meetings to gather input on the development of off-highway vehicle grant proposals for submission to the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division . Grants support off-highway vehicle management activities, including visitor services, law enforcement, resource protection, planning … Read more

BLM Artist-in-Residence presents live musical performance

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BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management, in partnership with C5 Studios, announces a community engagement performance as part of its Artist-in-Residence  program. On Saturday, Nov. 30, from 5-6:30 p.m., composer Daniel Walter will host a live performance at C5 Studios, 210 S Warren Street, Bishop, CA. Daniel Walter, a Los Angeles based composer and musician, … Read more

The Travertine Hot Springs will be temporarily closed

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Public Notice: Access Closure to Popular Bridgeport Hot Spring BRIDGEPORT, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management will be temporarily closing the Travertine Hot Springs in Mono County from 4 p.m., Wed., Oct. 30, to 4 p.m., Wed., Nov. 6, for use by a local Tribe. The public lands described in this order  will be closed to … Read more

Alabama Hills Camping Guide: Know Before You Go for the Best Experience

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Camping in Alabama Hills Eastern Sierra

Tips for Fall Camping in Alabama Hills – Free Permit Required Starting Oct 1, 2024 The Alabama Hills are a camping paradise, known for their rugged rock formations and stunning views of Mt. Whitney and the Sierra Nevada. Located just outside Lone Pine, California, the area attracts campers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts, especially in the … Read more

BLM modernizes public lands temporary closure notifications

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WASHINGTON — In order to allow the bureau to better protect people, public lands, and public resources, today the Bureau of Land Management announced a rule  that modernizes the way it informs the public about temporary closures and restrictions on public lands, aligning it with processes used by the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, … Read more

BLM and Inyo National Forest seek public input for off-highway vehicle grants

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BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office and the Inyo National Forest are seeking input from the public on how to ensure off-highway vehicle trails are safe and well maintained on public lands throughout the Eastern Sierra during a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 5 p.m. The public must register … Read more

The BLM Bishop Field Office offers online Christmas tree cutting permits  

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Now available online for this holiday season  BISHOP, Calif. , November 9. 2023 — The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office is offering personal use Christmas tree cutting permits online, from Nov. 17-Dec. 24. The permits allow for members of the public to harvest up to five Christmas trees on designated BLM-managed public lands near Benton … Read more

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME FOR NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY EVENTS IN LASSEN COUNTY

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SUSANVILLE, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management and Lassen Land and Trails Trust are inviting outdoor enthusiasts to help with Lassen County cleanup and improvement projects in recognition of National Public Lands Day. Events will be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22 and 23, at Biscar Reservoirs, the Modoc Line Rail Trail, and along … Read more

BLM seeks public input on new plan for recreation management

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Blueprint will chart a course for future outdoor activities on America’s public lands WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bureau of Land Management is welcoming public input on a plan to inform recreation management on America’s public lands. The new Blueprint for 21 st Century Outdoor Recreation will guide Bureau decisions to proactively meet modern demands for … Read more

BLM REMINDS THE PUBLIC TO RECREATE RESPONSIBLY ON RIVERS, RECREATION SITES

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – May 22, 2023  — The Bureau of Land Management would like to remind the public to recreate responsibly  as summer approaches and visitors start recreating on California rivers, in day-use areas, and when fishing, boating, swimming or performing other forms of water recreation. According to recreation.gov, water-related accidents are among the most common cause of … Read more

INDIAN CREEK CAMPGROUND REMAINS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

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Camping Season at Indian Creek Campground Near Markleville in jeopardy CARSON CITY, Nev. April 19, 2023- – The BLM, Sierra Front Field Office announces the Indian Creek Campground in Alpine County will remain closed until further notice. “The Campground closure is due to damages caused by the 2021 Tamarack Fire, and significant flooding in 2022,” said … Read more

Interior Department Releases Proposed Plan to Guide the Balanced Management of Public Lands

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Public Lands Rule lays groundwork for conserving wildlife habitat, restoring places impacted by wildfire and drought, expanding outdoor recreation, and thoughtful development WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior published a proposal  to guide the balanced management of America’s public lands for the benefit of current and future generations. The proposed Public Lands Rule provides tools for … Read more

BLM to host Central California Resource Advisory Council Meeting 

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A Business Plan for the South Yuba Campground near Nevada City Review EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management Central California Resource Advisory Council will meet virtually on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, from 1 to 5 p.m. The public is welcome to participate but must register in advance.   The council will be briefed on a … Read more

U.S. House Once Again Eyes Plans to Dispose of Public Lands

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Outdoor Alliance calls out resurging public-land transfer efforts in new Congress. Washington, D.C. (January 25, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – In its first vote as the 118th Congress, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a rules package containing a provision intended to pave the way for transferring or selling off federal public land. The provision says that lawmakers … Read more

BLM and Inyo National Forest seek public input for off-highway vehicle grants 

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BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office and the Inyo National Forest want to hear your ideas on how to ensure off-highway vehicle trails are safe and well maintained on public lands throughout the Eastern Sierra at a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m.  The public must register … Read more

The BLM Bishop Field Office offers online Christmas tree cutting permits  

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High Desert Mountain Sage forest

Christmas Tree Permits Now available online for this holiday season  BISHOP, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office is offering personal use Christmas tree cutting permits, now available online, for designated cutting areas on public lands near Benton and Bridgeport in Mono County through Dec. 24.   “We are again offering an online purchase option … Read more

BLM Bishop Field Office and Inyo National Forest Lift Seasonal Fire Restrictions October 31

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BISHOP, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office, in coordination with the Inyo National Forest, will be lifting fire restrictions on all Federal lands under their jurisdiction effective Monday, October 31. The terminated fire prevention orders can be found here  and here. “Due to cooler fall weather conditions and declining fire danger, we are lifting … Read more

BLM ANNOUNCES FIRE RESTRICTIONS FOR NE CALIFORNIA, NW NEVADA PUBLIC LANDS

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SUSANVILLE, Calif. – August 3, 2022 – The Bureau of Land Management on Monday, Aug. 1, will implement seasonal fire restrictions to prevent wildfire risk on public lands managed by the Eagle Lake and Applegate field offices in Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra, Shasta and Siskiyou counties in California, and in Washoe County, Nevada. These seasonal … Read more

BLM Temporarily Limits Road Access at Wild Willy Hot Springs Due to Road Construction Project 

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MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. – Auguast 3, 2022 – The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office and the Mono County Public Works Department will be rerouting Wild Willy’s Hot Spring access road in Long Valley from August 8-10 to improve public safety and visibility. Motorists should expect delays at the entrance on Aug. 8 and no … Read more

BLM AND CDFW COLLABORATE ON INNOVATIVE CONSERVATION AGREEMENT TO RESTORE WILDLIFE HABITAT ON PUBLIC LANDS

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. –The Bureau of Land Management and California Department of Fish and Wildlife have approved the first project under an innovative conservation agreement that restores wildlife habitat in the California Desert Conservation Area in Kern County. This collaborative conservation effort aligns with the Biden-Harris administration’s America the Beautiful initiative, recognizing that federally managed public lands … Read more

Wildflower season is off to a dry start on some BLM lands 

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The ongoing drought throughout the state has reduced wildflowers on public lands  BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management advises wildflower enthusiasts to Know Before You Go  and plan ahead. As the Golden State’s rainfall is at historic lows, blooms may not be as bountiful, so assessing the situation before you head out is even more … Read more

BLM AND PARTNERS BREAK GROUND ON COTONI-COAST DAIRIES RECREATIONAL TRAILS

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central Coast Field Office and the Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship (SCMTS) have begun developing the initial 19 miles of multiple-use trails in the Cotoni-Coast Dairies unit of the California Coastal National Monument north of Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz County. “The BLM is excited … Read more

THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT BEGINS EVALUATION OF PLANS FOR SAGE-GROUSE CONSERVATION

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Sierra Rec Magazine – News Release – BLM – November 30, 2021 – In order to protect the long-term health of sage-grouse populations, review new science and comply with court direction, the Bureau of Land Management is beginning a process  to consider updates to the range-wide management plans for sagebrush habitat adopted in 2015 and amended … Read more

Bureau of Land Management California offers saddle-trained wild horses for adoption

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Participate by submitting the completed adoption application today ELK GROVE, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, is offering six saddle-trained wild horses for adoption. The virtual competitive-bid event will start at 6 p.m. Pacific Time via Zoom on Thursday, Oct. 28.   The BLM gathered the wild horses … Read more

Bureau of Land Management eases Eastern Sierra seasonal fire restrictions

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BISHOP, Calif., October 18. 2021 – The Bureau of Land Management has eased seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Bishop Field Office in the Eastern Sierra effective immediately, due to cooler weather and more moderate wildland fire danger. The updated fire prevention order  lifts the ban on open flames to allow for campfires … Read more

BLM celebrates its partnership with California State Parks, Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division

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Join the Oct. 9 Division celebration and Oct. 16-24 OHV Safety Awareness Week  SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management kicks off October by celebrating the California State Parks, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division’s 50th anniversary of work in creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation, preserving the state’s extraordinary biological diversity and protecting its most valued natural … Read more

THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT NEVADA STATE OFFICE SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON PROPOSALS FOR UPCOMING COMPETITIVE OIL AND GAS LEASE SALE

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RENO, Nev. – In compliance with a recent district court decision (Louisiana v Biden), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is asking for public feedback on parcels that were previously under consideration for competitive auction at the deferred 2021 Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 lease sales. To the extent parcels had already been deferred from those … Read more

BLM APPROVES RANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN EASTERN INYO COUNTY

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RIDGECREST, Calif. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Ridgecrest Field Office, approves range improvements within the Piper Mountains and Fish Lake Valley in eastern Inyo County. The projects will increase hydration options for grazing cattle and reduce the impacts to existing watering sites, protect resources, and allow for a more even distribution of … Read more

Bizz Johnson National Trail Reopens

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BLM Re-opens National trail SUSANVILLE, Calif. – Hikers, mountain bikers and runners can again use the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail near Susanville, as the Bureau of Land Management has rescinded a temporary emergency closure associated with the Dixie Fire. Also reopened are the Hobo Camp and Devil’s Corral trailheads and all other BLM-managed lands … Read more

RESPONSIBLE RECREATION ON PUBLIC AND TRIBAL LANDS

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WINNEMUCCA, Nev. — The Bureau of Land Management, Black Rock Field Office, in coordination with the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (PLPT) wants to remind visitors headed to Black Rock Playa and Pyramid Lake to recreate responsibly.  In typical years, most event participants travel to the Black Rock Desert via State Routes 445, 446, and 447 that … Read more

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT ACCEPTING COMMENTS ON PARCELS FOR OCTOBER GEOTHERMAL LEASE SALE

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RENO, Nev. , July 24, 2021 — The Bureau of Land Management Nevada is asking the public to review and provide comment on an environmental assessments and unsigned finding of no significant impacts for its October 5, 2021 geothermal lease sale.  The sale includes 32 parcels totaling 83,063.690 acres on the Battle Mountain, Carson City, Elko, Ely and Winnemucca Districts. 32 parcels totaling 83,063.690 acres of federal lands in … Read more

BLM AUTHORIZES PUMICE MINE IN INYO COUNTY

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RIDGECREST, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management, Ridgecrest Field Office has approved the plan for a proposed pumice mine in the Coso Mountains, south of Owens Lake. The decision authorizes Southwest Pumice, LLC, to mine up to 25 acres and 100,000 tons of pumice on BLM-managed public lands in Inyo County, California. The Makayla II mine … Read more