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- Written by: Mendocino National Forest
MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. — The Mendocino National Forest welcomes public input to develop grant applications for the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle, or OHV, Recreation Division Grant Program recreation funds.
Grants support priority motorized trail maintenance activities and are key to ensuring the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service provides public access to motorized recreationists across the state.
The Forest Service is soliciting public input to reflect the needs of recreation users as we move forward with the next round of grant proposals.
Public comments may be submitted for consideration by reviewing preliminary the grant application at olga.ohv.parks.ca.gov/egrams_ohmvr beginning March 3 through May 4.
Forest staff will consider the public comments received as they develop the final grant application for submission in June.
To request more information, contact Laura Leidner at
For more information on the Mendocino National Forest, visit www.fs.usda.gov/r05/mendocino.
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- Written by: Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association
LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The California State Parks Clear Lake Sector has announced that guided nature walks at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park will be held on the second Saturday of each month in 2026, except for December.
The walks begin at 8:30 a.m.
The Feb. 14 nature walk will be led by Henry Bornstein, a Certified California Naturalist and volunteer State Parks docent who has led walks at the park for over 16 years and serves on the board of directors of Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association, or AMIA.
The route taken on the walk will depend on the weather and condition of the trails. The hike should last between 1½ and two hours.
Bring binoculars and meet in the parking lot at 8:15 a.m. for time to experience the early morning wildlife that can be found in the Ranch House and Barn complex yard.
Sturdy shoes, a hat and water are suggested.
Dogs are not allowed on the park trails.
There is no charge for the guided nature walk and parking is free for those attending.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Highway 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake.
For more information about the guided walk, email
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- Written by: BLM
The Bureau of Land Management has rescinded its seasonal fire restrictions order for public lands managed by BLM in central California.
With this change, visitors can resume certain activities like campfires outside of designated recreation sites. However, a valid California Campfire Permit, available at www.readyforwildfire.org, or at any BLM, Forest Service or Cal Fire office, is still required for campfires and portable stoves.
Hourly limits on use of internal combustion engines off roads and trails and on recreational target shooting also have been lifted.
During red flag warnings and fire weather watches, as determined by the National Weather Service, all recreational target shooting and use of campfires will be suspended to reduce the potential of unintended wildland fire ignitions. Check with your local BLM Field Office for more information on specific locations.
The public is reminded to exercise extreme caution when using fire and to follow these precautions:
• Always have a five-foot circle cleared around your campfire.
• Always have a shovel and plenty of water on hand and put your campfire DEAD OUT, before leaving.
• Never use steel targets, steel jacketed or steel core ammunition for recreational shooting as they are more likely to cause a fire.
• Always park vehicles away from areas where exhaust could cause grass or other combustibles to ignite.
Visit the California Fire Information and Fire Restrictions website for an interactive map and listing of fire restrictions throughout BLM California.
For alternative recreational target shooting locations visit WhereToShoot.org.
Even with the seasonal restrictions lifted, the year-round statewide fire prevention order remains in place for public lands managed by the BLM.
For more BLM information about the termination of the Fire Prevention Orders and wildfire prevention, please contact the Central California District Office at 661-391-6000 or the Ukiah Field Office at 707-468-4000.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
LOWER LAKE, Calif. — The final 2025 monthly guided nature walk at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
The November nature walk will be led by Roberta Lyons, a volunteer State Parks docent and President of Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association. Lyons was raised in Lake County and brings a wealth of knowledge and local history to the walks she leads.
The route taken on the walk will depend on the condition of the trails. The hike should last between 1½ and 2 hours.
Bring binoculars and meet in the parking lot at 8:15 a.m. for time to experience the early morning wildlife that can be found in the Ranch House and Barn complex yard – the walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. Sturdy shoes, a hat and water are also suggested.
There is no charge for the guided nature walk and parking is free for those attending. Dogs are not allowed on the park trails, which pass through a protected Natural Preserve.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Highway 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake.
For more information about the guided walk, email