Modoc National Forest welcomes new East District Ranger

Modoc National Forest welcomes new East District Ranger

ALTURAS, Calif. - The Modoc National Forest is pleased to announce Glenna Eckel has been appointed to the position of District Ranger for the East Zone of the Forest, responsible for the Warner Mountain and Devils Garden Ranger Districts. 

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Obsidian collection postponed until offices reopen

Obsidian collection postponed until offices reopen

ALTURAS, Calif. - Permits will not be available for collection of obsidian from the four designated collection areas in the Warner Mountains and all obsidian collection will remain closed until further notice. All Forest Service offices in the Pacific Southwest Region remain closed due to the pandemic.

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Fire restrictions enacted on Modoc National Forest

Fire restrictions enacted on Modoc National Forest

Alturas, Calif.— Fire-use restrictions will go into effect for the Modoc National Forest at 12 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. Fire restrictions help minimize the chances of human-caused wildland fires. Modoc firefighters have contained three human-caused fires already this year.

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