The WWP California Office continues its efforts to extend WWP influence throughout California. During the last two and a half years, WWP has monitored and contested numerous allotment and regional livestock grazing proposals promoted by the US Forest Service and the BLM. We have engaged in appeal resolution efforts with the Modoc, Klamath, Sequoia and Eldorado National Forests concerning allotment specific proposals. We have commented upon and protested BLM efforts to continue or expand livestock grazing on lands administered by the Ridgecrest and Hollister BLM Field Offices. We also continue to participate in broader collective efforts to transform livestock grazing management on the Carrizo Plain National Monument and statewide.

    Currently, we are focusing our energy on efforts to extend the reach of favorable recent judicial decisions. We are prodding the Forest Service to conduct meaningful capability analyses through recent comments and an appeal of an Eldorado National Forest decision concerning the Pardoe Grazing Allotment, near Lake Tahoe. A WWP protest of a BLM Hollister FO proposal to significantly expand allowable stocking rates on a number of large grazing allotments is imminent. In an effort to compel the BLM Ridgecrest FO to conduct a much more extensive assessment of potential and likely impacts, we will likely file future protests concerning BLM Ridgecrest FO livestock grazing proposals for the western Mojave Desert. 

    The WWP California Office continues as a voluntary operation, and any further volunteer help is most welcome. We especially need people who are willing to help keep track of agency proposals and help develop informed responses to such proposals. We could also use help from anyone who would like to assist with public education and fundraising. Anyone who has such interest in helping in any of these areas should feel free to contact me via email.