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Roseburg Newsroom

Bureau of Land Management offices post News Releases to share news or let you know upcoming plans for their area. If you have questions regarding a specific News Release, contact information is at the top of each News Release. Please feel free to contact the Roseburg Office with your questions or comments, at (541)573-4400 or by email.

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Roseburg News Releases in 2010
Nov 23 2009	Secretary Salazar to Hold Media Teleconference to Discuss Onshore Oil and Natural Gas Leasing and Development
Nov 13 2009	Christmas Tree Permits Available from the Bureau of Land Management
Nov 13 2009	Open House for Tioga Bridge Project
Nov 04 2009	Increase in Oil and Gas Drilling Permit Application Fees
Nov 03 2009	Veterans Fees Waived Next Wednesday
Oct 14 2009	Department of the Interior Launches Work Plan for BLM Western Oregon Forests
Oct 02 2009	BLM Herbicide Plan Available for Public Review

Roseburg News Releases in 2009	Show \| Hide
Sep 23 2009	Some Fees Waived for Public Lands Day
Sep 04 2009	BLM Resource Advisory Committee Finalizes Funding Recommendations
Sep 04 2009	Volunteers Sought for National Public Lands Day 2009
Sep 03 2009	BLM North Bank Habitat Management Area Reopens
Sep 03 2009	All BLM lands east of Rock Creek and west of Canton Creek have been reopened.
Sep 01 2009	Nat'l Wild Horse Board meets in Virginia
Aug 28 2009	Mining Fees Due 9/1/2009
Aug 24 2009	BLM Campground Closure Lifted
Aug 20 2009	Reconstruction of North Umpqua Trail Ongoing
Aug 19 2009	North Bank Habitat Management Area's West Entrance to Close Temporarily on August 24
Aug 17 2009	Marcilynn Burke Named Deputy Director of BLM
Aug 14 2009	Temporary Closure of Tioga Trail Segment Begins August 14th
Aug 07 2009	Confirmation of Bob Abbey for Director of the Bureau of Land Management
Aug 03 2009	Lone Rock Boat Launch Closed
Jul 29 2009	BLM Declares Emergency Closure of Scaredman Campground
Jul 27 2009	Solar Energy Comment Period Extended
Jul 27 2009	Roseburg BLM Resource Advisory Committee to Meet August 3 & 31
Jul 27 2009	Tioga Bridge Public Field Tour
Jul 20 2009	Interior Withdraws Legally Flawed Plan for Oregon Forests, Presses For Sustainable Timber Harvests
Jul 13 2009	Temporary Closure of Tioga Trail Segment Begins July 20
Jun 29 2009	BLM Announces Adjustments to Mining-Related Location and Annual Maintenance Fees
Jun 29 2009	DOI Fast-Track Initiatives for Solar Energy Development on Western Lands
Jun 11 2009	Secretary Salazar Announces $381.6 Million in 2009 PILT Payments to Local Governments with Federal Lands
Jun 03 2009	National Geological Carbon Capture Program Can Help Develop Cleaner Energy, Reduce Greenhouse Gases
May 08 2009	Portions of Tioga Segment of North Umpqua Trail Closed
May 07 2009	Interior Releases Budget Numbers
May 06 2009	BLM Announces Stimulus Investment in Douglas County to Restore Landscapes, Develop Renewable Energy, and Create Jobs
May 05 2009	ARRA Stimulus Projects Funded
Apr 09 2009	Tyee Road Closed
Apr 09 2009	Wild Horses Returning to Douglas County
Mar 30 2009	President Signs Legislation that Enhances Protection for Public Lands in Oregon and Washington
Mar 04 2009	BLM Prepares for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Feb 12 2009	Northwest Firefighters to Help in Australia
Feb 06 2009	BLM Executes Addendum to National Agreement and Conducts Tribal Outreach
Feb 06 2009	Lone Rock Boat Ramp Damaged
Jan 30 2009	BLM and Forest Service Announce 2009 Grazing Fee
Jan 27 2009	Marvin Hill Road Closed
Jan 27 2009	Roseburg BLM Resource Advisory Committee to Meet February 2
Jan 26 2009	Local BLM Group Campground Reservations Now Online
Jan 21 2009	BLM to Establish Special Offices to Expedite Development of Renewable Energy
Jan 14 2009	Energy Corridors Designated in Eleven Western States
Jan 14 2009	New Purchases of Western Land Parcels with High Conservation Values
Jan 14 2009	Public Meeting for Susan Creek Recreation Enhancements Scheduled
Jan 08 2009	Upgraded Comstock Day Use Area Reopens to Multiple Use
Jan 05 2009	BLM Director Names New National Landscape Conservation System Director
Dec 31 2008	BLM Western Oregon Plan Decisions Released
Dec 15 2008	BLM Annouces Rare Species Guidance
Dec 04 2008	BLM Announces Final Rule for Land Withdrawals
Dec 01 2008	Tyee Campground to Close for Winter, Day Use Area Stays Open
Nov 24 2008	Christmas Tree Permits Available from the Bureau of Land Management (2008)
Nov 20 2008	2008 PILT Payments Distributed
Nov 18 2008	Local Charities Enjoy Record Fundraising by Roseburg BLM Office
Nov 06 2008	BLM Western Oregon EIS to Include Public Protest Period
Nov 06 2008	BLM Waives Recreation-related Fees for Veterans on Veterans Day
Nov 04 2008	Western Oregon Plan Revision Protest Period
Oct 31 2008	Full Compensation for Payments In Lieu of Taxes
Oct 30 2008	Final Right-of-Way Rental Fee Regulations
Oct 23 2008	Geothermal Energy and Power Generation on Federal Lands
Oct 09 2008	Final BLM Western Oregon EIS Released
Oct 03 2008	BLM to Reopen North Bank Comstock Day Use Area

Roseburg News Releases in 2008	Show \| Hide
Sep 03 2008	Popular BLM Trail to be Closed for Maintenance
Sep 03 2008	BLM to Conduct Fall Burns at North Bank Ranch
Aug 27 2008	BLM to temporarily close Bodkins Road #24-8-25.2
Aug 27 2008	Tioga Improvements on North Umpqua Trail
Aug 14 2008	BLM to temporarily close Basin Creek Road #24-7-17.1
Jul 03 2008	Volunteers Needed for Archaeology Project
Jul 03 2008	BLM to Analyze Effects of Herbicide Use on Public Lands in Oregon
Jun 24 2008	July Timber Sales Being Offered
Jun 23 2008	BLM to Burn Noxious Weed Medusahead
Jun 20 2008	Roseburg BLM 2008 Recreation Site Closures
May 30 2008	Free Fishing Day Returns to Cooper Creek Reservoir!
May 29 2008	BLM to Restrict Unregulated Firearms at North Bank Ranch
May 05 2008	BLM to Host Volunteer Work Day at North Bank Habitat Management Area
Mar 24 2008	BLM to Offer Tree Seedlings for Sale
Feb 27 2008	Alder Creek Children's Forest Wins Web Resources Award
Jan 07 2008	Kelly Creek Road Closed
Jan 07 2008	Roseburg BLM Employees Dig Deeper Than Ever for Local Charities
Jan 07 2008	Recreational Gold Panning Site to Remain Open
Nov 14 2007	Christmas Tree Permits Available from the Bureau of Land Management (2007)
Oct 01 2007	Western Oregon Plan Revision Public Workshop to Discuss Issues and How to Provide Comments October 3, 2007, 6:00-9:00PM

Roseburg News Releases in 2007	Show \| Hide
Sep 29 2007	Roseburg BLM Hosts Open House to Discuss Draft Western Oregon Plan Revisions Oct. 1 from 1-4PM and 6-8PM
Sep 17 2007	Fall Volunteer Projects Planned on Public Lands
Aug 23 2007	BLM Road and Ranch Maintenance Underway
Jul 18 2007	BLM Volunteers Win Presidential and Secretarial Service Awards
Jun 14 2007	BLM to Burn Noxious Weed Medusahead
May 29 2007	Free Fishing Day Returns to Cooper Creek Reservoir!
May 25 2007	BLM Encourages Volunteers to Lend A Hand on National River Cleanup Week June 2-10
May 21 2007	"Experience Your Outdoors" June 2, 5th Annual National Trails Day
May 07 2007	Upgrades at Millpond Recreation Site
May 02 2007	BLM Recreation Sites Closed for Maintenance
May 01 2007	BLM Encourages Volunteers to Lend a Hand "Down by the Riverside"
Apr 16 2007	BLM Supporting National & Global Youth Service Day 2007
Apr 05 2007	Roseburg District BLM Proposes Recreation Use Fee Increase
Apr 05 2007	The 16th Resources and People Camp is Scheduled for June 17-23, 2007.
Mar 06 2007	Great American Cleanup Events Scheduled from March 1 - May 31
Feb 20 2007	February 20, 2007 Timber Sale Results
Jan 09 2007	Roseburg District Employees Dig Deeper Than Ever for Local Charities
Nov 16 2006	Holiday Tree Permits Available from the Bureau of Land Management
Nov 13 2006	Conservation Agreements for Kincaid's Lupine Implemented in Douglas County
Oct 30 2006	Jim Talburt and the Motley Crew Win National Trail Worker Award

Roseburg News Releases in 2006	Show \| Hide
Sep 18 2006	Backyard Archeology Project & Other Events Planned on National Public Lands Day, September 30
Aug 04 2006	The Partnership for the Umpuqa Rivers Named as Recipient of 2006 Take Pride in America National Award
Jun 19 2006	$500 Reward Offered
Jun 05 2006	Free Fishing Day Returns to Cooper Creek Reservoir!
Jun 03 2006	14th Annual National Trails Day on June 3 Encourages All to Experience Your Outdoors.
Jun 01 2006	BLM Encourages Volunteers to Lend A Hand on National River Cleanup Week May 13-21
May 09 2006	International Migratory Bird Day, May 13, 2006
Apr 09 2006	Boy Scout Troop 46 Wins Runner-Up Award for Volunteer Service
Mar 08 2006	BLM Partners with Keep America Beautiful for 2006 Great American Cleanup Events from March 1 - May 31
Feb 23 2006	BLM Hosting Workshop on Resource Management Plan Revisions

Announcements

Secretary Salazar to Discuss Next Steps for Western Oregon Forest Management

Date: 10/14/09

On Wednesday, October 14, 2009, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar hosted a news media teleconference to discuss a schedule of timber sales on public lands in Western Oregon and initial steps for forest management in the area.

To provide additional certainty to local mills and local communities, the BLM released a list of about 60 proposed timber sales scheduled over the next 12 months. The program of work reflects an interim approach as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife continues to work on refinement of the northern spotted owl recovery plan via a number of technical workgroups.

BLM Prepares for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Date: 3/4/09

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon State Office has announced that it will offer four parcels totaling approximately 5,342 acres, in Oregon, at its March 12, 2009 Oil and Gas Lease Competitive Sale. All four parcels to be offered are in Wheeler County near Mitchell, Oregon. The sale will be held at 9:00 AM, Thursday, March 12, at the Robert Duncan Plaza Building, 333 SW 1st Avenue, Portland, Oregon in the 3rd floor conference rooms.

Oil and Gas Lease Sale News Release (PDF)

Formosa Mine Investigation

Formosa Mine - The Formosa Abandoned Mine site near Riddle is a high priority for environmental investigation and cleanup. Toxic metals from this former mine site have contaminated about 18 miles of Middle Creek and South Fork Middle Creek.