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THIS WEEK IN NEWS.BYTES:

- Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area in the News
- Discover the Coast Campaign and Events
- Wildlife Trivia Question of the Week
- BLM and Department of Interior News Items
- Upcoming BLM California Events

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IMPERIAL SAND DUNES RECRATION AREA

Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area Set to Change Closures this Fall
(BLM News Release) A recent court decision paved the way for the BLM
to implement the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area Management Plan,
allowing for increased OHV riding opportunities...
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,ksba,ej4,283f,37zd

GLAMIS: Judge Rejects Lawsuit, Opening New Areas to Vehicles
(Riverside Press-Enterprise, 04/07/14) Ending a 14-year closure, about
40,000 acres of the popular Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area will
be opened to off-road vehicles...
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,ic8s,2f8n,283f,37zd

RELATED: Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area Set to Change Closures
This Fall (BLM Facebook)
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,26e9,s7o,283f,37zd


DISCOVER THE COAST

FREE OFFER! Discover the Coast @Fort Ord Poster
(BLM Website) To celebrate our "discover the coast" campaign we are
giving away this 11"x14" framable poster.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,22cb,3nxd,283f,37zd

VIDEO: Voices of the Coast @ Fort Ord
(BLM YouTube) Local community members share their thoughts about Fort
Ord and invite you to Discover the Coast at the Fort Ord National
Monument. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,jez6,izhb,283f,37zd

BLM Fort Ord National Monument Booth Set-up at the Sea Otter Classic
(BLM Facebook) Tammy Jakl and Chris Vega from BLM's Fort Ord National
Monument are setting up a booth for the Sea Otter Classic this
weekend. The bike race is expected to bring in some 10,000 athletes
and around 65,000 fans and festival goers.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,dtyt,7msj,283f,37zd

RELATED: BLM's Fort Ord National Monument
(BLM Website) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,dqed,ksmj,283f,37zd

Whale of a Day Celebration 2014
(News.Bytes Extra) A picture perfect southern California day provided
a dramatic backdrop for the annual Whale of a Day celebration held at
the Point Vicente Interpretive Center on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,axwu,6wh2,283f,37zd

VIDEO: Discover the Coast @ Point Vicente - Whale of a Day (BLM
YouTube) Join the community of Point Vicente in the 30th Annual "Whale
of a Day" celebration.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,ho1r,5vqq,283f,37zd

Melissa Estrada, BLM Pathways Student, Helps at Whale of a Day
(BLM Facebook) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,3wbk,9121,283f,37zd

RELATED: Student Employment Programs with the BLM
(BLM Website) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,fr1v,6mc0,283f,37zd

Visit our Discover the Coast Website
(BLM website) Learn more about our Discover the Coast campaign,
partnerships, and events.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,1cr0,11yu,283f,37zd

RELATED: BLM's California Coastal National Monument
(BLM Website) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,cdo5,r31,283f,37zd


WILDLIFE TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

One animal you may see at Fort Ord National Monument is the Western
pond turtle. Where in California are Western pond turtles NOT found?
(a.) The desert
(b.) Underground
(c.) North of San Luis Obispo County
(d.) Above 6,000 feet elevation
(e.) Under water
(f.) Below sea level
(g.) In ponds

See answer - and more information near the end of this News.bytes.


BLM and DEPARTMENT of the INTERIOR ITEMS

Secretary Jewell Statement on the Senate Confirmation of Neil Kornze
as Director of the Bureau of Land Management
(DOI Website) http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,9l12,9jk2,283f,37zd

Nevadan Confirmed to Head BLM
(Las Vegas Review-Journal, 04/08/14) The U.S. Senate voted to approve
Kornze, who had been leading the agency as principal deputy director
since March 2013.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,71og,ktmq,283f,37zd

BLM Budget Focuses on Wild Horses, Sage Grouse
(San Jose Mercury News, 04/06/14)
Wild-horse fertility control and sage-grouse habitat conservation are
among top priorities in the proposed $1.1 billion budget for the BLM.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,8vxb,mard,283f,37zd

BLM Lays out Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Priorities
(BLM News Release)
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,ephp,irgl,283f,37zd

The Federal Government Moved Some Cows and Nevada's Governor Isn't
Happy about it (The Washington Post, 04/09/14)
For more than 20 years, Bundy, a Nevada farmer, has allowed his cattle
to graze on federal land, and his main contention is that the
government doesn't really own the land.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,1fgs,kgo2,283f,37zd

BLM Last Week: MARCH 31-APRIL 4, 2014
(BLM Tumblr) BLM celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Omnibus
Public Lands Management Act of 2009; BLM Principal Deputy Director
Neil Kornze testified at a congressional hearing before the House
Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and
Related Agencies, and; other stories at
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,9wjn,lwsd,283f,37zd

DOI Last Week: April 4, 2014
(DOI YouTube) The Island Night Lizard has successfully recovered and
will be removed from federal protection under the Endangered Species
Act; details of Secretary Jewell's recent visit on board a U.S. Navy
submarine under the polar ice cap, and; other stories at
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,2kp1,8fh8,283f,37zd


SELECTED UPCOMING EVENTS

Apr. 10-11: Creek Freaks Community and Volunteer Educators Workshop
(Creek Freaks Eventbrite Page) BLM offices in California have been
collaborating with the Izaak Walton League to host Creek Freaks
workshops where community educators and volunteers can learn how to
present hands-on, riparian-focused outdoor classes to young people.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,brvx,eiy0,283f,37zd

Apr. 12: Alabama Hills Day
(BLM Facebook) Come celebrate the 3rd Annual "Alabama Hills Day" in
Lone Pine, CA. This is an adventure packed event and BLM is one of 35
different exhibitors located at the Convention Center at 325 South
Main Street, Lone Pine, CA.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,i57g,54x6,283f,37zd

Apr. 12-June 1: Clear Creek Outings
(BLM Facebook) We are offering everyone a chance to learn more about
our natural world in a series of free outings near Clear Creek south
of Redding. Topics on these free guided hikes include fire ecology and
more. http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,c194,eyme,283f,37zd

Apr. 14-15: BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
(BLM News Release) The BLM's National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory
Board will meet for two days in April in Sacramento, California, to
discuss issues relating to the management and protection of wild
horses and burros on Western public rangelands.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,jg67,cxd8,283f,37zd

Apr. 15-16: Cronan Ranch Area to be Closed during Weed Control Project
(BLM News Release)The BLM's Mother Lode Field Office will close the
Cronan Ranch and Greenwood Creek parcels to public access on Tuesday
and Wednesday, April 15 and 16, when herbicides will be applied for
invasive weed control.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,k8cv,emiv,283f,37zd

Apr. 16: Project Archaeology- Teacher Workshop at the San Joaquin
River Gorge (BLM Facebook) The workshop includes everything you will
need to teach archaeology in grades 3-5.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,1yq8,3vdv,283f,37zd

Apr. 26: BLM Pit River Campground Reopens
(BLM News Release) The BLM's Pit River Campground and river access
area will reopen for the season Saturday, April 26, coinciding with
the opening of the California stream fishing season.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,f6kg,ku9o,283f,37zd

May 3: Agencies Teaming Up to Provide Fire Prevention Information
(News.Bytes Extra) Staff members from the BLM Ukiah Field Office are
part of the team including the Lake County Fire Safe Council and Lake
County Fire Chiefs Association holding the annual Wildfire Safety
Expo, Saturday, May 3, in Lakeport. Admission is free.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,emd3,2nfr,283f,37zd

May 4-10: The King Range Needs a Few Volunteers!
(BLM Facebook) The King Range National Conservation Area will host a
volunteer vacation with American Hiking Society.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,khj8,awhj,283f,37zd

Apr-May 24 (Saturdays): Soda Lake and Painted Rock Guided Tours at
Carrizo Plain National Monument (BLM Facebook)
Come join us for our Soda Lake/Painted Rock Guided Tour. Reservations
are required and can be made at
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,2mrx,hao0,283f,37zd
and http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,2z8u,cwxc,283f,37zd


WILDLIFE TRIVIA ANSWER and related information

One animal you may see at Fort Ord National Monument is the Western
pond turtle. Where in California are Western pond turtles NOT found?
(d.) Above 6,000 feet elevation

SOURCE: Western Pond Turtle - Clemmys marmorata
(BLM California wildlife database) Western pond turtles occur from the
northern tip of California to the southern tip below 6000
feet....These turtles are found in almost any habitat type that
provides a permanent source of water. In the Mojave Desert, they are
found only along the Mojave River and its tributaries.
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,6pw5,5fy5,283f,37zd

RELATED: Western Pond Turtle- The APCs of Fort Ord's Past and Present
(BLM Facebook) This western pond turtle was likely in search of water
along a Highway 1 on-ramp when he was rescued by Fort Ord National
Monument Manger, Eric Morgan. "APC" (Armored Personnel Carrier),
nicknamed by Monument staff...
http://www.elabs10.com/ct.html?ufl=1&rtr=on&s=x8pbwi,1vgr9,3xn3,89xf,bzpb,283f,37zd


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