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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Oregon / Washington

Spokane 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 Spokane Office with your questions or comments, at 509-536-1200 or by email.

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Announcements

President Proposes $1.1 Billion for BLM in Fiscal Year 2011

BLM Budget

Date: 02/01/10

With a focus on renewable energy development, climate change adaptation, and other key priorities, President Obama today requested $1.1 billion in appropriations for the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management in Fiscal Year 2011. This represents an $8.0 million increase from the BLM's FY 2010 enacted funding level. The President's request reflects his continuing commitment to be prudent with taxpayer dollars while setting priorities for spending.

Volunteers Help Clean up Douglas Creek Canyon and Escure Ranch

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Date: 10/08/09

Volunteers turned out for National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 26, 2009, to lend a helping hand replacing fence, building horse corrals, performing trail maintenance, and helping pick up litter at two Bureau of Land Management (BLM) managed sites, Douglas Creek Canyon and Escure Ranch Recreation Areas.

News Release (PDF)

Photos of Event

Emergency Restrictions Order for Juniper Dunes

Date: 5/18/07

Map of Juniper Dunes

Emergency restrictions are now in effect on BLM Public Lands in the Juniper Dunes located in Franklin County in the state of Washington. more>>

Juniper Dunes Cooperative Use Lease Agreement (PDF)