Bureau of Land Management - California

🔥 Important Update: Seasonal fire restrictions are now in effect for BLM-managed public lands in the Eastern Sierra, covering Inyo, Mono, and portions of Alpine counties. These restrictions are in place due to dry conditions and high wildland fire danger.

Restrictions include no campfires or open flames outside of agency-provided fire rings at developed campgrounds, no smoking except in enclosed vehicles or buildings, no target shooting, and no motorized vehicles off designated roads or trails. As always, fireworks are prohibited on all BLM lands.

Help us prevent human-caused wildfires — 95% of California wildfires are caused by people. Please plan ahead, use caution, and recreate responsibly.
For detailed information visit: https://ow.ly/M8Kf50ZenL6

🇺🇸🌊 As America celebrates 250 years, our coastal communities remind us just how deeply tied we are to the land and water that shape our history.

That connection was on full display at Kelp Fest in Laguna Beach! California Coastal National Monument staff joined the community to celebrate the kelp forests that line our coast — sharing how they support marine life, improve water quality, and provide habitat for everything from sea lions to Garibaldi (California's state marine fish).

Thanks to our longtime partner, Laguna Ocean Foundation, for hosting another great event connecting people to the ocean.

It's also the perfect time to celebrate World Oceans Month all June long by getting outside and exploring your coast.

Want to learn more about California Coastal National Monument? https://ow.ly/83al50ZcWrR

The BLM is hiring Off-Highway Vehicle Park Rangers in Southern California! ☀️

We're looking for nationally registered EMTs who love the outdoors, care about responsible OHV recreation, and want a career managing America's public lands.

Positions are available at the Barstow and El Centro Field Offices.
As a BLM OHV Park Ranger, you'll respond to OHV-related emergencies, conduct permit compliance checks and safety inspections, provide visitor education, promote responsible OHV recreation, and help monitor and maintain trails and OHV areas.

Read the full job requirements and qualifications, and apply by June 30!

El Centro: https://ow.ly/4seZ50ZcqZN..

Barstow: https://ow.ly/sHR950Zcr2K

OHV Safety Week is underway, and BLM California is proud to join riders across the country in promoting safe and responsible riding.

from the Imperial Sand Dunes to the mountain trails of South Cow Mountain near Ukiah, the desert washes near Barstow, and the rolling hills of Chappie-Shasta and coastal dunes of Samoa Dunes in the north. Riders of all skill levels have a place to explore on BLM-managed land.

Making the most of these places starts before you leave home. Gear up with a helmet, gloves, and protective clothing. Buckle up if you’re in an ROV. Know the trail rules where you’re headed, and ride within your skill level.

Free training and safety resources are available nationwide this week. Take advantage of them — and help make sure everyone gets home safe.

🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/1iXj50ZcpKu

During Memorial Day weekend, Fort Ord National Monument marked America's 250th anniversary with a celebration rooted in the land itself.

The Freedom 250 event brought the community together at one of California's most historically rich public lands — where over 1,400 horses and cavalry once trained, and where 86 miles of trails now welcome hikers, riders, equestrians, and families from across the Central Coast.

Highlights included the dedication of a new interpretive sign at the Comanche gravesite and a visit from wild horse ambassadors Freedom and Liberty — a nod to the deep connection between these lands, the animals that shaped them, and the people who care for them today.

Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/Po1N50ZbjqB

📷Ben Hoke, BLM
📷Clayton Schmidt, DOI

On June 6, a group of adventurers joined BLM for a full-day journey through the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument — 34 miles of trail, history, and public lands all in one celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

Participants traveled from Palm Desert to Anza, tracing a stretch of the historic Juan Bautista de Anza expedition — a 1,200-mile route from Sonora, Mexico to San Francisco completed 250 years ago. The group even drove through a portion of the Bautista Creek Wild & Scenic River, where Anza himself once passed. Along the way, four trails were covered in a single outing: the Ed Hastey Garden Trail, Wilderness Loop Trail, Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, and Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.

The day also honored National Trails Day, the Anza 250 and Forests 250 commemorations, and the Monument's own 25th anniversary year — a fitting reminder of how much history lives on our public lands.

A big thank you to our partners at the U.S. Forest Service and Friends of the Desert Mountains, whose staff and volunteers made this collaboration possible. Each participant received a Forests 250 challenge coin as a pledge to get involved and give back to the public lands they love.

Learn more about the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail: https://ow.ly/27Rt50ZafGu

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Meet Barry! 🐾 The BLM Bakersfield Field Office's newest team member is a one-year-old Belgian Malinois who joined Law Enforcement Ranger Matthew Pena in April.
Barry came to us from Top Dog Facilities in Ripon, CA, and is certified in patrol work and narcotics detection. He's already put those skills to use, detecting narcotics in multiple vehicles and helping apprehend a felony suspect.
When he's not on duty, Barry's weakness is a good Kong ball.
Welcome to the team, Barry! 🐕

Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/96jH50Z9tLX

🐴 The Wild Horse Summit is happening RIGHT NOW in Rancho Murieta — and Sunday is your last chance to be part of it!
Head out tomorrow for the Wild Horse Adoption Event and find your forever match. Whether you're ready to adopt or just want to witness something incredible, don't miss:
🤠 Yearling & B***o Gentling Sessions
🏆 Branded Bonanza
🌮 Food & Fun for the Whole Family
These animals are looking for good homes — and that home could be yours.
🔗 Learn more & plan your visit: https://ow.ly/nBGP50Z6Ppf
📍 Rancho Murieta, CA | June 5–7

Forever Branded
BLM Wild Horse & B***o Program

🔥 Important Update: Seasonal fire restrictions are now in effect for BLM-managed public lands in the Ukiah Field Office, covering Colusa, Glen, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties. These restrictions are in place due to dry conditions and high wildland fire danger.
Restrictions include no campfires or open flames of any kind, no smoking except in enclosed vehicles or buildings, and no motorized vehicles off designated roads or trails. As always, fireworks are prohibited on all BLM lands.
Help us prevent human-caused wildfires — 95% of California wildfires are caused by people. Please plan ahead, use caution, and recreate responsibly.
For detailed information visit: https://ow.ly/QnIK50Z6Lus