Bob Wick, BLM

California Public Lands 

National System of Public Lands 

U.S. Department of the Interior 

Bureau of Land Management 

BLM California 

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About BLM California 

California is one of the most diverse 

states in the nation with public lands 

extending across rangelands, forests, 

high mountains, deserts and coast. 

The abundance of natural resources on 

public lands managed by the Bureau of 

Land Management throughout 

California supports a multiple-use 

mission, while providing important 

economic benefits to California and 

the nation. 

BLM California has a strong history of 

meeting the nation’s growing energy 

needs, including oil and gas, renewable 

energy production and mining, and 

often sets the standard for sustainable 

development, while ensuring our 

natural, recreational, historical and 

cultural resources will be available for 

future generations. 

In California, the BLM oversees: 

• 15 million acres of public land 

(about 15% of the Golden State’s 

total land mass) 

• 47 million acres of subsurface 

mineral estate 

• 1.6 million acres of public land in 

northwestern Nevada 

For more information about your public 

lands, subscribe to News.Bytes, BLM 

California’s weekly email newsletter 

and follow us on social media. 

blm.gov/california 

Recreation Access 

Public lands in California offer a variety of recreational 

opportunities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain 

biking, horseback riding, boating and backcountry exploring. 

• 847,000 acres open for off-highway vehicle use, 

including the world-renowned Imperial Sand Dunes 

Recreation Area 

• 14 million acres open to hunting 

• 350 miles of river open to fishing 

• 189 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail 

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Energy for America

BLM-managed public lands make significant contributions 

to the nation’s energy goals. In addition to oil and gas 

leasing, BLM California manages an extensive renewable 

energy program, including geothermal, wind and solar 

energy. 

• 510 oil and gas leases covering approximately 

200,000 acres of public lands 

• 6,800 active producing oil and gas wells 

• 38 authorized wind, solar and geothermal facilities 
Conservation Stewardship

BLM’s National Conservation Lands recognize and protect 

some of the West’s most spectacular natural and historical 

areas. Overall, BLM California manages more than 

9 million acres of National Conservation Lands. 

• 10 Wild and Scenic Rivers 

• 3 National Historic Trails, 1 National Scenic Trail, 

• 7 National Monuments, 1 National Conservation Area, 

1 National Scenic Area 

• 1 Outstanding Natural Area, 1 Forest Reserve 

• 91 Wilderness Areas, 63 Wilderness Study Areas 

Wildfire Management 

The BLM fire program carries out a broad range of actions 

to protect communities, recreation areas, wildlife habitat 

and other resources. In California, years of severe drought 

are leading to historic levels of tree die-off, which 

contributes to an increased fire risk. 

The BLM is a member of the California Forest Management 

Task Force and is committed to interagency coordination 

and partnership. 

• 16.3 million acres directly protected by the BLM in 

California and northwestern Nevada 

• 147 million dead trees statewide 

• 8,050 wildfires fought in California 
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Redding California Coastal NM Eagle Lake 6640 Lockheed Drive 

5 Redding, CA 96002 Honey King 530/224-2160 Lake

Range Alan Bittner, District Manager NCA 

708 W. 12th St. 2550 Riverside Drive 

Berryessa Alturas, CA 96101 Susanville, CA 96130 

Snow Mountain 530/233-4666 530/257-0456 1 Ukiah NM Craig Drake, Field Manager Brian Novosak, Field Manager 80 Point Arena-Stornetta Lake Unit of the California Tahoe Ar 

Coastal NM 1695 Heindon Road 6640 Lockheed Drive 

California Arcata, CA 95521 Redding, CA 96002 101 

State Office 707/825-2300 530/224-2100 Mother Lode Molly Brown, Field Manager Jennifer Mata, Field Manager 

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Gabe Garcia, Field Manager Central Coast 

Fort Ord NM 

351 Pacu Lane, Suite 100 

Bishop, CA 93514 

760/872-5000 

Steve Nelson, Field Manager 1 

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940 2nd Avenue Light Station ONA Marina, CA 93933 California Coastal NM 831/582-2200 

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Lagos 1661 S. 4th Street 1201 Bird Center Drive 

Moreno Valley, CA 92553 El Centro, CA 92243 Palm Springs, CA 92262 

951/697-5200 760/337-4400 760/833-7100 

Andrew Archuleta, CarrieSahagun, Doug Herrema, Field Manager 

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2601 Barstow Road 1303 S. Highway 95 300 S. Richmond Rd. 

Barstow, CA 92311 Needles, CA 92363 Ridgecrest, CA 93555 

760/252-6000 760/326-7000 760/384-5400 

Katrina Symons, Field Manager Michael Ahrens, Field Manager Carl Symons, Field Manager