BLM California News.bytes Issue 586

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News.bytes

A publication of Bureau of Land Management in California

Issue 586 - July 3, 2013


THIS WEEK IN NEWS.BYTES:
- Fire News
- America's Great Outdoors
- On our Facebook pages
- On our other social media pages
- Not for educators only: Wildlife trivia question of the week
- Wildlife Trivia Correction
- Wild horses and burros
- Headlines and highlights: Assorted topics from your public lands in California
- National and Department of the Interior items
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FIRE NEWS

REMINDER: It is illegal to possess or use fireworks and/or
pyrotechnics on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) managed lands. Illegal
possession or use of fireworks can result in fines up to $1,000 and/or
up to six months in jail for each offense, and the laws also provide
for seizure and forfeiture of all such materials from individuals by
law enforcement. These restrictions include the restriction of
possession and use of all fireworks (including safe and sane) and
exploding targets on BLM managed public lands.

"Secretary Jewell's Visit to Fire Incident Command Posts in Arizona"
(Department of the Interior, 07/03/13)
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell visited the Incident Command
Posts for the Yarnell Fire and Dean Peak Fire in Arizona, where she
met with first responders and volunteers. Secretary Jewell thanked
them for their service as they work to contain the fires and protect
human life and property. Jewell, along with Principal Deputy Director
of the Bureau of Land Management Neil Kornze, met with Incident
Commanders Clay Templin and Mike Quesinberry where they received a
brief update on the efforts of state and local responders to contain
the fire. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,a8c7,2vwe,283f,37zd

"Statement by Interior Secretary Sally Jewell on the Wildfire in Arizona"
(Department of the Interior, 07/01/13)
I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of 19 members of the Granite
Mountain Interagency Hotshot crew yesterday near Yarnell, Arizona. I
join all Interior Department employees in honoring their courage and
sacrifice and standing with their families in their time of grief. The
word "hero" can be overused, but in this case the word fails to do
justice to these firefighters who stood in the path of a roaring
inferno to protect their communities.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,44eu,a860,283f,37zd

"Fire Crews Participate in Readiness Drills, Deemed Ready for Action"
(News.bytes Extra)
BLM fire crews across northern California completed readiness drills
over the past several weeks, demonstrating proficiency in areas of
firefighting ranging from engine operations, deploying over rugged
terrain, and helicopter use. In the drills, crews respond to simulated
fires, demonstrating skills to BLM fire program leaders and subject
matter experts. The drills are designed to ensure that firefighters
are well prepared, and that any deficiencies are discovered and
corrected.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,lplz,5vkk,283f,37zd

"BLM Starts Additional Fire Restrictions in Mariposa County" (BLM, 06/28/13)
Effective July 3, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing
additional fire restrictions on all BLM-managed public lands in
Mariposa County. These restrictions prohibit all open fires on public
lands, including campfires in campgrounds, because of extremely dry
conditions, according to Gerald Martinez, BLM's Mother Lode Field
Office fire management officer. "With the recent high temperatures,
fuels are extremely dry," he said.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,4wxo,dn4v,283f,37zd


AMERICA'S GREAT OUTDOORS

Want to cool down this summer? Ride the rapids on the Merced Wild &
Scenic River. Keep in mind, though, that a quickly-melting snowpack is
creating high flows and very cold water -- kayaking and rafting
conditions are challenging and potentially dangerous for now.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,e2qo,mg0b,283f,37zd


ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGES...
...A respite from the broiling heat of summer can be found on the
public lands of California's North Coast. The Elk River Trail in the
Headwaters Forest Reserve offers ferns, flowers and the shade of a
Douglas-fir and redwood forest.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,6pkh,8a75,283f,37zd

RELATED: "Headwaters Forest Reserve - Elk River Trail" (Arcata Field Office)
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,l6rz,8opy,283f,37zd


ON OUR OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES...
...Are you spending time outdoors over the holiday weekend? With
temperatures reaching triple digits across the country, remember to
stay cool and drink plenty of water!
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,dehl,22y0,283f,37zd

Check out a photo of Secretary Jewell visiting the Ivanpah Solar
Electric Generating Station on the BLM Nevada Facebook:
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,k14u,co6h,283f,37zd

RELATED: "Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating Station" (Needles Field Office)
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,lmxw,3wuh,283f,37zd


NOT for EDUCATORS ONLY:


WILDLIFE TRIVIA QUESTION of the WEEK:

What are the main predators of California sea lions?

(a.) electric eels and jellyfish
(b.) dolphins, protecting their near-shore breeding grounds
(c.) whales and squid
(d.) orcas and sharks
(e.) humans
(f.) other sea lions
(g.) loan sharks

See answer near the end of this News.bytes.


WILDLIFE TRIVIA CORRECTION

In issue 585 we published the photo to the left as a Common Kingsnake,
but it is in fact a California Mountain Kingsnake. The News.bytes Team
would like to thank Dr. Glenn R. Stewart from the California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona for catching the mislabeling. To learn
more about the California Mountain Kingsnake please visit the BLM
California Wildlife Database at:
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,2qzr,1jvz,283f,37zd


WILD HORSES AND BURROS

"Mustangs: How to Manage America's Wild Horses? The Debate Rages" (Los
Angeles Times, 07/01/13)
The decades-long debate over how to manage America's wild horses has
descended into an often-rancorous feud between animal advocates and
state and federal authorities. BLM officials say the mustang
population is out of control. Activists insist the agency has
scapegoated an animal whose poise and dignity make it an apt symbol of
the West. Bureau spokesman Tom Gorey calls the overheated battle the
"natural-resource version of abortion. There is no easy way out, no
fast way to a solution, no quick turnaround," he said. "The intensity
brought by both sides makes everything harder." The agency says it
does the best it can to protect Western range lands with diminishing
resources. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,6txh,dd4i,283f,37zd

RELATED: "California Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Schedule"
California has two wild horse and burro preparation facilities where
you can visit or adopt your very own California wild horse or burro.
We have a facility in Litchfield, outside Susanville, and we have one
in Ridgecrest. We also have a small adoption facility in Redlands in
southern California. In addition, the BLM holds satellite adoptions
throughout California.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,a0xj,66ra,283f,37zd

RELATED: "Report Inhumane Treatment" (National Wild Horse and Burro Program)
If you observe or have factual information that a federally protected
wild horse or wild burro has been treated inhumanely or sold to
slaughter, please contact the BLM at wildhorse@blm.gov or at
866-4MUSTANGS (866-468-7826) with your name, contact information, and
specific information about what you saw or know about.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,ch7k,i6vt,283f,37zd


HEADLINES and HIGHLIGHTS

"BLM's Bakersfield Field Office Hosts Information Meeting for Case
Mountain Access" (BLM, 07/01/13)
The Bureau of Land Management's Bakersfield Field Office will host a
public information meeting on July 9 in Three Rivers to discuss
progress on the opportunity to acquire additional lands and public
access to the Case Mountain area.This meeting will follow up on the
information, ideas, and concerns the community expressed during the
May 29 public workshop in Three Rivers. Using this feedback, the BLM
has developed some alternatives to address access to public lands and
the potential acquisition of a portion of the Craig Ranch.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,asch,9pgg,283f,37zd

"Bureau of Land Management Bishop Office to Hold Public Meetings on
Campground Fees" (BLM, 06/27/13)
The BLM's Bishop Field Office is seeking public feedback on its
campground fees and Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA) permits. Three
public open houses will be held in July. BLM campground fees are
currently among the lowest in the Eastern Sierra, said Becca Brooke
supervisory resource management specialist in the Bishop Field Office.
BLM reviews fees every other year and is considering an increase to be
closer to those charged by other agencies.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,cndt,jrys,283f,37zd

"Nick's Interns are Making a Difference on California's North Coast"
(News.bytes Extra)
For the past decade, young people on California's North Coast have
been improving public lands, building their natural resources
knowledge and developing career skills, all while honoring the memory
of an exemplary young man. The students are part of Nick's Interns, a
natural resources conservation crew hosted by seven government and
private organizations focused on improving habitats critical for
animals, plants and people.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,72v5,pmp,283f,37zd

"L.A., Owens Valley Settle Dispute Over Dust Control"
(Los Angeles Times, 06/26/13)
Los Angeles and the Owens Valley have reached a settlement in their
dispute over new measures to control dust storms that have blown
across the eastern Sierra Nevada since L.A. opened an aqueduct a
century ago that drained Owens Lake.Under terms of the agreement, the
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will fast-track mitigation
measures that do not use water, and the utility will be allowed to lay
down a thinner layer of gravel to suppress dust.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,g2e9,8uz4,283f,37zd

"Fracking Near Shafter Raises Questions About Drilling Practices"
(The Sacramento Bee, 06/30/13)
Stretching from Los Angeles north along the coast and into the San
Joaquin Valley, the formation is not just another potential new source
of domestic oil. It is the grand prize, the richest oil shale
formation in America. If it can be fully exploited - and that is not
yet clear - it is estimated to hold enough oil to create hundreds of
thousands of jobs, flood the state with tax revenue and halt oil
imports to California for a half-century. Others, though, advise
caution. "There is tremendous (scientific) uncertainty," said Michael
Kiparsky, associate director of UC Berkeley's Wheeler Institute for
Water Law and Policy and co-author of a recent report that found
gaping holes in California's regulation of fracking.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,ejbx,infx,283f,37zd

CalNev Pipeline Expansion to Carry Fuel to Nevada" (The
Press-Enterprise, 06/28/13) Construction could start next year on a
long-proposed plan to expand an underground pipeline system that
carries gasoline and other fuel across the Mojave Desert between
Colton and Las Vegas. A final environmental report required under the
National Environmental Policy Act and California Environmental Quality
Act is expected in December, followed by a final decision on the
project, said Rich Rotte, a realty specialist in BLM's Barstow office.
BLM must review the project because the pipeline runs through federal
land managed by the agency."It's been a long time. We're getting
close," Rotte said. "They still have to do surveys and plot exactly
where they're going to put it."
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,kfxa,ivtv,283f,37zd

RELATED: "Calnev Pipeline Expansion Project" (Barstow Field Office)
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,70i1,3hst,283f,37zd


NATIONAL, OTHER STATE AND DEPARTMENT of the INTERIOR ITEMS

"New Interior Secretary Promotes Outdoor Recreation" (Associated
Press, 06/28/13) New Interior Secretary Sally Jewell traveled to a
gathering of Western governors who complained about federal control of
public lands that make up much of the West and Alaska. In a private
moment, she won over the politicians with promises of collaboration,
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper said. Jewell devoted much of her
prepared remarks to the importance of outdoor recreation as a major
economic driver, even as many of the governors put their priority on
energy development.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,51dw,me6u,283f,37zd

"Secretary Jewell Underscores Commitment to Strengthening Partnership
with Tribal Nations" (Department of the Interior, 06/27/13)
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell told tribal leaders that
upholding the nation's trust responsibilities to American Indians and
Alaska Natives is a moral imperative and sacred duty, underscoring the
President's commitment to a true and lasting government-to-government
relationship with Tribal Nations. The White House Council on Native
American Affairs, which Jewell will chair as Secretary of the
Interior, will improve interagency coordination, efficiency and will
expand efforts to leverage federal programs and resources available to
tribal communities.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,ki3g,alhj,283f,37zd

"Interior Secretary Jewell Makes Emotional Pledge to Native Americans
to Help Right Past Wrongs" (The Washington Post, 06/27/13)
In her first address to Indian Country as the 51st U.S. Interior
Secretary, Sally Jewell made an emotional pledge Thursday to help
right past wrongs against Native Americans and work together with
tribes "nation-to-nation" to protect their sovereignty and develop
their cultural and natural resources to become more economically
self-reliant.Jewell, who became secretary in April, fought back tears
and paused to compose herself near the close of her remarks to about
300 delegates of the National Congress of American Indians in Reno.
The casino-ballroom audience gave her a standing ovation.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,bti5,m51n,283f,37zd


WILDLIFE TRIVIA ANSWER

(d.) orcas and sharks

SOURCE: "California Sea Lion" (BLM California wildlife database)
The main predators of California sea lions are killer whales [orcas]
and various species of sharks.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1jnty,3xn3,3xxk,m6aa,283f,37zd

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