Assn. for Fire Ecology Regional Conference 2008 in Tucson Jan 28th-31st

The topic of this year’s Regional Conference is Fire in the Southwest: Integrating Fire into Management of Changing Ecosystems.Diverse fire regimes and contentious management issues coupled with continuing severe drought have presented southwestern land managers and fire scientists with daunting challenges. Recent and predicted changes in climate, fuels, and fire behavior are yielding unique management [...]

Open House Planned Regarding Arsenic Remediation Plans Oct. 24th

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is conducting another open house for the residents of Red Mountain, Randsburg, and Johannesburg on Wednesday, October 24, 2007, to discuss the status of the arsenic removal project on public lands near their communities in northwestern San Bernardino and northeastern Kern counties.The open house, part of a series of [...]

Environmental Assessment to Re-power Wind Energy Farm Available for Public Review

An environmental assessment (EA) analyzing the decommissioning of existing wind turbines, installing of new wind turbines and amending a right-of-way (ROW) at the Edom Hills Wind Farm in southern California has been released by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for public review and comment.The BLM’s Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office would consider granting the [...]

Congressional Testimony Regarding the Great Basin Restoration Initiative

Statement of  Mike Pellant Great Basin Restoration Initiative Coordinator, Bureau Of Land Management U.S. Department of the  Interior before the Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests regarding the Great Basin Restoration InitiativeOctober 11, 2007Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear here today to discuss the major threats [...]

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs S.B. 742 on OHV Recreation

Touted as a compromise between environmentalists and OHV enthusiasts by some, and as a victory for OHV recreationalists by others, SB 742 increases the number of people on the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission from seven to ten, with the Governor allowed to appoint three. It also addresses funding issues, and penalties for off-road violations.  [...]

Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains NM Anniversary Celebration Oct. 24th

On Wednesday, October 24, 2007, the Visitor Center will host a variety of programs to celebrate the seventh anniversary of the establishment of Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.The programs include an 8:30 a.m. hike, and programs at 10 a.m. and noon:8:30 -10 a.m. Explore the Randall Henderson Trail on a guided [...]

Wild Horses, Burros Available for Adoption in Needles, CA Oct. 20th

Wild mustangs and burros will be offered to qualified adopters at the Needles Rodeo Grounds in Needles, CA on October 20 through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Adopt-A-Horse or Burro Program.  There are 40 young animals available for adoption, 20 yearling mustangs and 20 burros, jacks and jennies of all ages. Spectators are welcome.Animals [...]

Mrs. Laura Bush Gathers Leaders to Share Ideas and Explore Strategies for Supporting Parks in the Next Century

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 - The National Park Foundation today announced that Honorary Chair, Mrs. Laura Bush will convene the National Park Foundation’s first-ever Leadership Summit on Partnership and Philanthropy to benefit national parks. Taking place at the University of Texas at Austin on October 15 and 16, 2007, this historic gathering will bring together the [...]

Power from the Past Show at Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park during Helldorado Days October 20-21

Phoenix Arizona - Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park invites you to the 17th Annual Power From the Past Antique Power show on Saturday, October 20th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 21st from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.During the show operating antique engines will pump water, make ice cream, generate electricity, and [...]

Volunteers are Needed at Sonoita Creek State Natural Area

Dedicated volunteers are needed at Sonoita Creek State Natural Area. The Park is looking for individuals who care about protecting desert streams and the environment.There are many interesting positions available for people with all types of skills. If you enjoy working with children, you might be interested in helping with the Healthy Water Education Program [...]

Upcoming Hikes, Walks and Talks in October at Red Rock State Park, AZ

On Friday, October 26th and Saturday, October 27th join the Moonlight Hikes at 5:30 p.m. An unforgettable experience, the hike includes a naturalist-led interpretive presentation along the park’s beautiful trails. Enjoy the sunset and moonrise from an overlook and return by the light of the moon. Hikes leave promptly from the Visitor Center at 5:30 [...]

Boating Conditions at New Mexico State Parks

Bluewater LakeBoating ConditionsFair [1,350 surface acres down to 400 surface acres]Ramp ConditionsLas Tusas Ramp ClosedStone Ridge Ramp (main) ClosedStone Ridge Ramp (west) ClosedBoating and Ramp details as of: 10/8/2007Elephant Butte LakeBoating ConditionsGood [12,859 surface acres down to 8,711 surface acres]Ramp ConditionsDam Site Boat Ramp OpenMarina Del Sur Boat Ramp OpenMonticello Boat Ramp ClosedRock Canyon Boat [...]

BLM Opens National Operations Center in Denver

DENVER - Bureau of Land Management Director Jim Caswell today attended the formal opening of the BLM’s National Operations Center at the Denver Federal Center where many of the agency’s operational functions will be located.“This Center is essential to the success of the BLM,” Caswell said at the opening ceremony. “What we’re doing here will [...]

BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for November 5 in Portland

The Bureau of Land Management’s National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet on Monday, November 5, 2007, in Portland, Oregon, to discuss issues relating to the management, protection, and control of wild horses and burros on Western public rangelands. The one-day meeting will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., local time, [...]

Upcoming Grand Staircase-Escalante October Walks and Talks

Around Kanab and Big WaterLick Wash HikeWednesday, October 179 a.m. to 12 p.m.Place: GSENM Kanab Visitor CenterCarpool with Dave Cox for a relaxing cool hike into Lick Wash Slot CanyonHunting Dinosaur TracksWednesday, October 249 a.m. to 12 p.m.Place: GSENM Big Water Visitor CenterJoin GSENM ranger Merle Graffam on a hike to Jurassic dinosaur tracks in [...]

Report on Drinking Water in the Cross-Canyon Corridor Grand Canyon

October 16, 2007 - Drinking water availability during the Autumn transition on Bright Angel, South Kaibab, and North Kaibab Trails. This list is for seasonal changes and will be updated as soon as possible when stations are turned off for the winter.North Kaibab Trailhead: water turned off Oct/16/07Supai Tunnel: onRoaring Springs Day Use Area: onCottonwood [...]

North Rim Facilities Closed at Grand Canyon Oct. 16th

North Rim facilities inside the park closed October 16, 2007. The North Rim Backcountry Information Center’s last day of operation will be October 31st. Hikers and cross-country skiers will be permitted to use the park’s group campsites throughout the winter months if they have obtained a permit through the Park’s South Rim Backcountry Information Center [...]

Comment Period Extended On Proposal To Designate Critical Habitat and a Taxonomic Revision For Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep

The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Oct. 9th an extension of the comment period on a proposal to designate approximately 417,577 acres as critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for the federally-listed endangered Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis californiana). The Service is also seeking a taxonomic revision of the species [...]

Joshua Tree Tortoise Rescue need Carpenter, Chamber of Commerce Seeking Artists

Joshua Tree Tortoise RescueJoshua Tree Tortoise Rescue is in desperate need of a new table-top Wishing Well. Almost one-third of the Rescue’s yearly funding comes from cash donations made into the Wishing Well at local community functions. After eleven years of the outdoor elements, the Well has “retired”, and a new one must be built [...]

Upcoming Events at Joshua Tree

Public Sound Bath. 12:00pm Noon, Saturday and Sunday October 20, 21, and November 10, 11. $10 per person. The Integratron, 2477 Belfield Blvd., Landers. www.integratron.com.Joshua Tree Hiking AdventuresFull Moon HikeFriday, October 26, 2007If you have never seen a moon lit desert night, it is something to experience!We’ll meet just inside the West Entrance of Joshua [...]