The Bureau of Land Management will host an in-person public meeting of the BLM California Desert District Advisory Council from 9 a.m.– 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, in Las Vegas. The meeting is open to the public and there will also be a remote attendance option. The meeting will include a presentation from the U.S. Forest Service on the Cleveland National Forest’s fee proposal and a DAC vote, and ethics and Federal Advisory Committee Act training for DAC members. The 5 field offices and fire…

If the heat has you itching to tear it up on 2 or 4 wheels on the Johnson Valley dry lake areas next month, there is an upcoming closure to the shared-use area from August 15th to August 26th. The scheduled 11-day closure is so the neighboring Marine Corps can conduct critical military training in the area.  The closure period includes the time required to ensure that the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area is clear of recreation activity prior to the training, as well as confirming that the land is…

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public nominations for positions on three of its advisory councils - one of those directly affecting hi-desert residents. The California Desert District Advisory Council (DAC) consists of members who represent stakeholder interests in public land management - such as conservations, ranchers, industry officials, tribal leaders, state and local government officers, academics, and outdoor enthusiasts. The council then provides advice to the BLM on…