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Seasonal motorized vehicle closure at Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Habitat Area

Monday, December 16

- The Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Front Field Office seasonal motorized vehicle closure of the Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Area went into effect on Dec. 1, 2024, and will end on April 30, 2025. This habitat area is located 20 miles north of Reno, NV and... Read More.

DWR Studies Ease of Returning Chinook Salmon to Historic Habitat

Wednesday, July 3

Using an Innovative Approach, DWR is studying the Feasibility of Returning Chinook Salmon to their Historic Habitat Along the Feather River. Along the North Fork of the Feather River, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) is conducting an innovative reintroduction feasibility study for Central Valley... Read More.

Last Hours to Comment on BLM Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat Management Plan

Thursday, June 13

The BLM today encouraged the public to submit any remaining comments on the draft environmental impact statement for updating plans for managing greater sage-grouse habitat on BLM-managed lands by midnight on Thursday, June 13, 2024. The 90-day public comment period will not... Read More.

BLM Drafts Plan to Rescue Declining Sage-Grouse Populations Amidst Habitat Crisis

Friday, March 15

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is putting together a draft plan to help bolster sage-grouse populations through habitat management and conservation.BLM officials say the draft plan has been informed by the best available science and input from local, state, federal, and Tribal partners.;... Read More.

Loss of Habitat from Wildfire not Deemed Factor in Recent Mountain Lion Attack

Thursday, August 10

CDFW says the recent mountain lion attacks on the outskirts of Susanville were not attributed to the loss of habitat caused by recent wildfires.Biologist Brian Ehler from the department clarified that there had not been a noticeable increase in attacks on pets or livestock,... Read More.