Newsroom Archive

The following page contains all news releases for the past few fiscal years. Use the select list on the right to change view by fiscal year. 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 OR/WA Office of Public Affairs with your questions or comments, at 503-808-6002 or by email.

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State Office Newsreleases in FY 2013
Jun 14 2013	BLM Shares the Purpose and Need Statement for Western Oregon Planning Effort
Jun 10 2013	Public Comment Period Extended on Hydraulic Fracturing Rule
Jun 05 2013	BLM Welcomes National Academy of Sciences Research Committee's Report on Wild Horse and Burro Management Program
Jun 03 2013	Secretary Jewell to Make Renewable Energy Announcements
May 30 2013	Agreement signed to conserve sage-grouse on grazing allotments
May 30 2013	Fireworks and Exploding Targets Banned on BLM Lands
May 23 2013	Interior Department to Hire Nearly 17,000 Young People to Work on Public Lands
May 22 2013	GSA to Announce Transformation of 1974 Federal Building into Cost-Saving Sustainable Facility
May 21 2013	BLM Employees Receive Outstanding Public Lands Professional Awards from Public Lands Foundation
May 20 2013	Long Draw and Miller Homestead Fires Report
May 03 2013	Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line Map and Routes Available Online
Apr 30 2013	BLM Holds Public Forums to Kick Off Updates to Onshore Oil and Gas Orders
Apr 29 2013	New Rule for Renewable Energy
Apr 26 2013	USFWS, BLM, USFS Leadership Travel to Pacific Northwest to Discuss Northern Spotted Owl Recovery, Forest Health
Apr 09 2013	Salazar to Discuss President's Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Budget
Apr 03 2013	BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils
Mar 29 2013	RAP Camp Applications Due May 6
Mar 27 2013	WHAB Advisory Board Members Selected
Mar 25 2013	San Juan Islands Among 5 New National Monuments
Mar 14 2013	BLM, USFS, and NACo Renew Public Lands Partnership
Mar 13 2013	DOI Approves Three Renewable Energy Projects
Mar 01 2013	Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board webcast set for March 4, 5
Feb 15 2013	BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils
Feb 01 2013	BLM issues stronger wild horse and burro policy
Jan 31 2013	BLM and Forest Service Announce 2013 Grazing Fee
Jan 27 2013	Recreation Planning Meeting in Medford at 4:30 pm on January 29
Jan 16 2013	Interactive workshops seek public input on recreation area, river use
Jan 11 2013	BLM and Western States Land Commissioners Association Renew Commitment to Partnership
Dec 28 2012	BLM Issues Oil and Gas Best Practices for Wildlife Protection
Dec 21 2012	BLM and Sierra Club Announce Winners of Veterans Day Essay and Photo Contest
Dec 21 2012	BLM Holds Public Scoping Meetings for New Vegetation Treatments
Dec 21 2012	New Recreation Maps Available for the Holidays!
Dec 20 2012	Secretary Salazar Announces Milestone on Solar Energy Project
Dec 19 2012	BLM Selects Abbie Jossie as New Roseburg District Manager
Dec 17 2012	BLM Onshore Oil & Gas Lease Sales
Dec 13 2012	BLM Reminds Miners to File Notice of Intent to Hold by December 31, 2012
Dec 10 2012	BLM seeks public input on recreation area, river use
Dec 10 2012	Wild Horse Gather Schedule Updated
Nov 13 2012	Veterans Day Photo Contest
Oct 26 2012	BLM Acting Director Mike Pool Presents Third Annual Director's Awards to Employees for Extraordinary Public Service
Oct 12 2012	Partners in Conservation Awards Announced
Oct 03 2012	BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

Burns Newsreleases in FY 2013
Jun 05 2013	BLM Welcomes National Academy of Sciences Research Committee's Report on Wild Horse and Burro Management Program
Jun 04 2013	Representatives still need for Steens Mountain and Southeast Oregon councils
Jun 03 2013	Secretary Jewell to Make Renewable Energy Announcements
May 30 2013	Agreement signed to conserve sage-grouse on grazing allotments
May 30 2013	Fireworks and Exploding Targets Banned on BLM Lands
May 23 2013	Interior Department to Hire Nearly 17,000 Young People to Work on Public Lands
May 21 2013	BLM Employees Receive Outstanding Public Lands Professional Awards from Public Lands Foundation
May 20 2013	Long Draw and Miller Homestead Fires Report
May 20 2013	Annual Free Fishing Day set for June 1 at Burns Pond
May 06 2013	Free wild horse manure available to the public
Apr 30 2013	BLM Holds Public Forums to Kick Off Updates to Onshore Oil and Gas Orders
Apr 29 2013	New Rule for Renewable Energy
Apr 29 2013	Steens Mountain Advisory Council meets May 9, 10
Apr 26 2013	USFWS, BLM, USFS Leadership Travel to Pacific Northwest to Discuss Northern Spotted Owl Recovery, Forest Health
Apr 19 2013	Public Input Requested on Proposed Geothermal Exploration
Apr 15 2013	BLM plans road maintenance near Diamond, Oregon
Apr 09 2013	Salazar to Discuss President's Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Budget
Apr 03 2013	BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils
Apr 02 2013	Representatives Needed for Steens Mountain and Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Councils
Mar 29 2013	RAP Camp Applications Due May 6
Mar 27 2013	WHAB Advisory Board Members Selected
Mar 26 2013	Federal agencies plan for spring prescribed fires
Mar 14 2013	BLM, USFS, and NACo Renew Public Lands Partnership
Mar 01 2013	Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board webcast set for March 4, 5
Feb 22 2013	Categorical Exclusion for road maintenance withdrawn
Feb 01 2013	BLM issues stronger wild horse and burro policy
Jan 31 2013	BLM and Forest Service Announce 2013 Grazing Fee
Jan 28 2013	Representatives Needed for Steens Mountain Advisory Council
Jan 21 2013	Southeast Oregon RAC Meets Jan. 28-29 in Lakeview
Jan 16 2013	Interactive workshops seek public input on recreation area, river use
Jan 11 2013	BLM and Western States Land Commissioners Association Renew Commitment to Partnership
Dec 21 2012	BLM and Sierra Club Announce Winners of Veterans Day Essay and Photo Contest
Dec 21 2012	BLM Holds Public Scoping Meetings for New Vegetation Treatments
Dec 21 2012	New Recreation Maps Available for the Holidays!
Dec 13 2012	BLM Reminds Miners to File Notice of Intent to Hold by December 31, 2012
Dec 10 2012	Wild Horse Gather Schedule Updated
Nov 16 2012	Federal Stewardship Contracts Awarded to Local Businesses
Nov 16 2012	Steens Mountain Advisory Council meets Nov. 29, 30
Nov 13 2012	Veterans Day Photo Contest
Oct 18 2012	Federal agencies plan for fall prescribed fires
Oct 15 2012	Public Use Restrictions Lifted
Oct 15 2012	Rehab efforts begin in Miller Homestead Wildfire Area
Oct 12 2012	Partners in Conservation Awards Announced
Oct 03 2012	BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

Coos Bay Newsreleases in FY 2013
Jun 14 2013	BLM Shares the Purpose and Need Statement for Western Oregon Planning Effort
Jun 13 2013	Borrow a Weed Wrench and Spruce Up Your Property!
Jun 05 2013	BLM Welcomes National Academy of Sciences Research Committee's Report on Wild Horse and Burro Management Program
Jun 03 2013	Secretary Jewell to Make Renewable Energy Announcements
May 30 2013	Fireworks and Exploding Targets Banned on BLM Lands
May 23 2013	Interior Department to Hire Nearly 17,000 Young People to Work on Public Lands
May 21 2013	BLM Employees Receive Outstanding Public Lands Professional Awards from Public Lands Foundation
May 06 2013	Join BLM for Open House at New River ACEC
Apr 30 2013	BLM Holds Public Forums to Kick Off Updates to Onshore Oil and Gas Orders
Apr 26 2013	USFWS, BLM, USFS Leadership Travel to Pacific Northwest to Discuss Northern Spotted Owl Recovery, Forest Health
Apr 09 2013	Salazar to Discuss President's Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Budget
Mar 29 2013	RAP Camp Applications Due May 6
Mar 14 2013	BLM, USFS, and NACo Renew Public Lands Partnership
Mar 13 2013	Snowy Plover Nesting Season Begins on Area Beaches March 15
Mar 01 2013	Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board webcast set for March 4, 5
Jan 16 2013	Interactive workshops seek public input on recreation area, river use
Jan 11 2013	BLM and Western States Land Commissioners Association Renew Commitment to Partnership
Dec 21 2012	BLM and Sierra Club Announce Winners of Veterans Day Essay and Photo Contest
Dec 21 2012	BLM Holds Public Scoping Meetings for New Vegetation Treatments
Dec 21 2012	New Recreation Maps Available for the Holidays!
Dec 20 2012	Guard Rails Installed at Bastendorff Beach
Dec 13 2012	BLM Reminds Miners to File Notice of Intent to Hold by December 31, 2012
Dec 10 2012	BLM seeks public input on recreation area, river use
Nov 13 2012	Veterans Day Photo Contest
Nov 09 2012	Snowy Plover Recovery Trends Upward
Nov 09 2012	Christmas Tree Permits for Sale
Nov 02 2012	North Spit Docks Removed for Winter
Oct 12 2012	Partners in Conservation Awards Announced

Medford Newsreleases in FY 2013
Jun 17 2013	Wild Rogue Relay Race to cross BLM-administered Lands
Jun 14 2013	BLM Shares the Purpose and Need Statement for Western Oregon Planning Effort
Jun 05 2013	BLM Welcomes National Academy of Sciences Research Committee's Report on Wild Horse and Burro Management Program
Jun 03 2013	Secretary Jewell to Make Renewable Energy Announcements
May 30 2013	Fireworks and Exploding Targets Banned on BLM Lands
May 23 2013	Interior Department to Hire Nearly 17,000 Young People to Work on Public Lands
May 21 2013	BLM Employees Receive Outstanding Public Lands Professional Awards from Public Lands Foundation
Apr 30 2013	BLM Holds Public Forums to Kick Off Updates to Onshore Oil and Gas Orders
Apr 26 2013	USFWS, BLM, USFS Leadership Travel to Pacific Northwest to Discuss Northern Spotted Owl Recovery, Forest Health
Apr 17 2013	Hyatt Lake Boat Ramps Will Open on April 25
Apr 11 2013	Delayed Opening for Hyatt Lake Campground and Boat Docks
Apr 09 2013	Salazar to Discuss President's Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Budget
Mar 29 2013	RAP Camp Applications Due May 6
Mar 14 2013	BLM, USFS, and NACo Renew Public Lands Partnership
Mar 01 2013	Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board webcast set for March 4, 5
Jan 27 2013	Recreation Planning Meeting in Medford at 4:30 pm on January 29
Jan 16 2013	Interactive workshops seek public input on recreation area, river use
Jan 11 2013	BLM and Western States Land Commissioners Association Renew Commitment to Partnership
Dec 21 2012	BLM and Sierra Club Announce Winners of Veterans Day Essay and Photo Contest
Dec 21 2012	BLM Holds Public Scoping Meetings for New Vegetation Treatments
Dec 21 2012	New Recreation Maps Available for the Holidays!
Dec 13 2012	BLM Reminds Miners to File Notice of Intent to Hold by December 31, 2012
Dec 10 2012	BLM seeks public input on recreation area, river use
Nov 13 2012	Veterans Day Photo Contest
Nov 13 2012	Christmas Tree Permits Available Soon
Nov 13 2012	Locations that Christmas Tree Permits are Available

Roseburg Newsreleases in FY 2013
Jun 07 2013	BLM to Prescribe Burn at North Bank
Jun 05 2013	BLM Welcomes National Academy of Sciences Research Committee's Report on Wild Horse and Burro Management Program
Jun 03 2013	Secretary Jewell to Make Renewable Energy Announcements
May 30 2013	Fireworks and Exploding Targets Banned on BLM Lands
May 23 2013	Interior Department to Hire Nearly 17,000 Young People to Work on Public Lands
May 21 2013	BLM Employees Receive Outstanding Public Lands Professional Awards from Public Lands Foundation
May 20 2013	BLM Opens Tioga Bridge and Emerald Trail
May 17 2013	Recreation Sites on BLM Opening for 2013 Season
May 08 2013	RAP Camp Extends Application Deadline
Apr 30 2013	BLM Holds Public Forums to Kick Off Updates to Onshore Oil and Gas Orders
Apr 26 2013	USFWS, BLM, USFS Leadership Travel to Pacific Northwest to Discuss Northern Spotted Owl Recovery, Forest Health
Apr 18 2013	Scaredman Campground Closed
Apr 09 2013	Salazar to Discuss President's Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Budget
Mar 29 2013	RAP Camp Applications Due May 6
Mar 14 2013	BLM, USFS, and NACo Renew Public Lands Partnership
Mar 01 2013	Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board webcast set for March 4, 5
Jan 16 2013	Interactive workshops seek public input on recreation area, river use
Jan 11 2013	BLM and Western States Land Commissioners Association Renew Commitment to Partnership
Dec 21 2012	BLM and Sierra Club Announce Winners of Veterans Day Essay and Photo Contest
Dec 21 2012	BLM Holds Public Scoping Meetings for New Vegetation Treatments
Dec 21 2012	New Recreation Maps Available for the Holidays!
Dec 21 2012	Restroom Closed at Susan Creek
Dec 19 2012	BLM Selects Abbie Jossie as New Roseburg District Manager
Dec 19 2012	Local Charities Enjoy Fundraising by BLM
Dec 13 2012	BLM Reminds Miners to File Notice of Intent to Hold by December 31, 2012
Dec 10 2012	BLM seeks public input on recreation area, river use
Dec 05 2012	BLM to Continue Test Grazing
Dec 05 2012	Land of Umpqua Amateur Photo Contest
Nov 16 2012	It's Christmas Tree Permit Season!
Nov 13 2012	Veterans Day Photo Contest
Oct 16 2012	Volunteers Clean-up Cow Creek Byway

Salem Newsreleases in FY 2013
Jun 19 2013	New Molalla River Recreation Sites Open July 4
Jun 14 2013	BLM Shares the Purpose and Need Statement for Western Oregon Planning Effort
Jun 05 2013	BLM Welcomes National Academy of Sciences Research Committee's Report on Wild Horse and Burro Management Program
Jun 03 2013	Secretary Jewell to Make Renewable Energy Announcements
May 30 2013	Fireworks and Exploding Targets Banned on BLM Lands
May 23 2013	BLM Sells Timber In Tillamook, Clackamas and Polk Counties
May 23 2013	Interior Department to Hire Nearly 17,000 Young People to Work on Public Lands
May 21 2013	BLM Employees Receive Outstanding Public Lands Professional Awards from Public Lands Foundation
Apr 30 2013	BLM Holds Public Forums to Kick Off Updates to Onshore Oil and Gas Orders
Apr 26 2013	USFWS, BLM, USFS Leadership Travel to Pacific Northwest to Discuss Northern Spotted Owl Recovery, Forest Health
Apr 09 2013	Salazar to Discuss President's Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Budget
Mar 29 2013	RAP Camp Applications Due May 6
Mar 14 2013	BLM, USFS, and NACo Renew Public Lands Partnership
Mar 01 2013	Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board webcast set for March 4, 5
Feb 12 2013	Salem BLM Needs Campground Hosts
Jan 28 2013	Representatives Needed for Steens Mountain Advisory Council
Jan 16 2013	Interactive workshops seek public input on recreation area, river use
Jan 11 2013	BLM and Western States Land Commissioners Association Renew Commitment to Partnership
Dec 21 2012	BLM and Sierra Club Announce Winners of Veterans Day Essay and Photo Contest
Dec 21 2012	BLM Holds Public Scoping Meetings for New Vegetation Treatments
Dec 21 2012	New Recreation Maps Available for the Holidays!
Dec 13 2012	BLM Reminds Miners to File Notice of Intent to Hold by December 31, 2012
Dec 10 2012	BLM seeks public input on recreation area, river use
Dec 05 2012	Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area Annual Passes Make Great Holiday Gifts!
Dec 05 2012	Victorian Holiday Celebration at Yaquina Head
Nov 26 2012	BLM Salem District Welcomes New Field Managers
Nov 13 2012	Veterans Day Photo Contest
Oct 31 2012	Fall 2012 Pile Burning News Release
Oct 18 2012	Get To Know Your Wild Mushrooms!
Oct 18 2012	Alsea Falls Management Plan Open House
Oct 18 2012	Rainbow Ridge Timber Sale Public Meeting and Field Trip
Oct 02 2012	South Fork Alsea Access Road Closure

Vale Newsreleases in FY 2013
Jun 17 2013	Special Exhibit, Saints & Sinners at Oregon Trail Center
Jun 13 2013	Crowley Creek Fire and Stockade Fire: Hard Work Pays Dividends
Jun 12 2013	The Stockade Fire and Crowley Creek Fire Burn Together
Jun 11 2013	Multiple Fires on Vale District
Jun 05 2013	BLM Welcomes National Academy of Sciences Research Committee's Report on Wild Horse and Burro Management Program
Jun 05 2013	BLM Welcomes National Academy of Sciences Research Committee's Report on Wild Horse and Burro Management Program
Jun 04 2013	Special Presentations at Oregon Trail Center
Jun 04 2013	Representatives still need for Steens Mountain and Southeast Oregon councils
Jun 03 2013	Secretary Jewell to Make Renewable Energy Announcements
Jun 03 2013	Secretary Jewell to Make Renewable Energy Announcements
May 30 2013	Agreement signed to conserve sage-grouse on grazing allotments
May 30 2013	Fireworks and Exploding Targets Banned on BLM Lands
May 30 2013	Fireworks and Exploding Targets Banned on BLM Lands
May 24 2013	National Trails Day at Oregon Trail Center
May 23 2013	Interior Department to Hire Nearly 17,000 Young People to Work on Public Lands
May 23 2013	Interior Department to Hire Nearly 17,000 Young People to Work on Public Lands
May 21 2013	BLM Employees Receive Outstanding Public Lands Professional Awards from Public Lands Foundation
May 21 2013	BLM Employees Receive Outstanding Public Lands Professional Awards from Public Lands Foundation
May 20 2013	Long Draw and Miller Homestead Fires Report
May 14 2013	Meet the Pioneers at Oregon Trail Center Memorial Day Weekend
May 06 2013	ODFW Hunt Units and 2012 Fires
May 03 2013	Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line Map and Routes Available Online
Apr 30 2013	BLM Holds Public Forums to Kick Off Updates to Onshore Oil and Gas Orders
Apr 30 2013	BLM Holds Public Forums to Kick Off Updates to Onshore Oil and Gas Orders
Apr 29 2013	New Rule for Renewable Energy
Apr 26 2013	USFWS, BLM, USFS Leadership Travel to Pacific Northwest to Discuss Northern Spotted Owl Recovery, Forest Health
Apr 26 2013	USFWS, BLM, USFS Leadership Travel to Pacific Northwest to Discuss Northern Spotted Owl Recovery, Forest Health
Apr 16 2013	The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center to Remain on Curtailed Hours
Apr 09 2013	Salazar to Discuss President's Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Budget
Apr 09 2013	Salazar to Discuss President's Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Budget
Apr 02 2013	Representatives Needed for Steens Mountain and Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Councils
Mar 29 2013	RAP Camp Applications Due May 6
Mar 29 2013	RAP Camp Applications Due May 6
Mar 27 2013	WHAB Advisory Board Members Selected
Mar 15 2013	Spring Break Activities for Families at Trail Center
Mar 14 2013	BLM, USFS, and NACo Renew Public Lands Partnership
Mar 14 2013	BLM, USFS, and NACo Renew Public Lands Partnership
Mar 01 2013	Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board webcast set for March 4, 5
Feb 12 2013	Impound of Unauthorized Livestock on the Vale District
Feb 07 2013	"Wagon's Ho!" Kid's Exhibit Re-opens at Trail Center!
Feb 01 2013	BLM issues stronger wild horse and burro policy
Jan 31 2013	BLM and Forest Service Announce 2013 Grazing Fee
Jan 31 2013	BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Council
Jan 16 2013	Interactive workshops seek public input on recreation area, river use
Jan 16 2013	Interactive workshops seek public input on recreation area, river use
Jan 15 2013	Vendors - Solicitations for Equipment for the 2013 Fire Season
Jan 11 2013	BLM and Western States Land Commissioners Association Renew Commitment to Partnership
Jan 07 2013	Vendors - Solicitations for Equipment for the Fire Season 2013
Dec 21 2012	BLM and Sierra Club Announce Winners of Veterans Day Essay and Photo Contest
Dec 21 2012	BLM and Sierra Club Announce Winners of Veterans Day Essay and Photo Contest
Dec 21 2012	BLM Holds Public Scoping Meetings for New Vegetation Treatments
Dec 21 2012	BLM Holds Public Scoping Meetings for New Vegetation Treatments
Dec 21 2012	New Recreation Maps Available for the Holidays!
Dec 21 2012	New Recreation Maps Available for the Holidays!
Dec 13 2012	BLM Reminds Miners to File Notice of Intent to Hold by December 31, 2012
Dec 13 2012	BLM Reminds Miners to File Notice of Intent to Hold by December 31, 2012
Dec 11 2012	Vendors-Solicitations for equipment for the 2013 fire season
Dec 10 2012	Rehabilitation of the Long Draw Fire Area - Updated
Dec 06 2012	Winter Schedule at National Historic Oregon Trail Center
Nov 20 2012	Holiday Open House at Trail Center
Nov 16 2012	Rehabilitation of the Long Draw Fire Area underway
Nov 15 2012	Family Fun Day at Trail Center
Nov 13 2012	BLM Scoping Report is available
Nov 13 2012	Veterans Day Photo Contest
Nov 13 2012	Veterans Day Photo Contest
Nov 06 2012	Fees waived at Trail Center for Veteran's Day Weekend
Oct 16 2012	BLM Lifts Public Use Restrictions on Vale District Public Lands
Oct 03 2012	BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
Oct 03 2012	BLM Prepares Post-Fire Rehabilitation Plans

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