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 2009
Sep 23 2009	Some Fees Waived for Public Lands Day
Sep 10 2009	Volunteers Sought for National Public Lands Day 2009
Sep 03 2009	Road Maintenance Activities to be Rehabilitated in Steens Mountain Area
Sep 01 2009	Nat'l Wild Horse Board meets in Virginia
Aug 28 2009	Mining Fees Due 9/1/2009
Aug 17 2009	Marcilynn Burke Named Deputy Director of BLM
Aug 07 2009	Confirmation of Bob Abbey for Director of the Bureau of Land Management
Jul 28 2009	Deschutes Market Road Parcel to Remain with BLM
Jul 27 2009	Solar Energy Comment Period Extended
Jul 20 2009	Interior Withdraws Legally Flawed Plan for Oregon Forests, Presses For Sustainable Timber Harvests
Jul 07 2009	Ruby Pipeline Project: Draft EIS Available for Public Review
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
Jun 02 2009	West Eugene Wetlands Recognized with National Volunteer Award
May 07 2009	Interior Releases Budget Numbers
May 05 2009	ARRA Stimulus Projects Funded
Apr 13 2009	Spokane Council Still Seeks Advisors
Apr 13 2009	BLM Still Needs Oregon Advisors
Mar 30 2009	President Signs Legislation that Enhances Protection for Public Lands in Oregon and Washington
Mar 12 2009	Oil and Gas Lease Sale Results
Mar 09 2009	Oregon BLM Needs Advisors for East Oregon Lands
Mar 04 2009	BLM Prepares for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Feb 19 2009	DOI Economic Recovery
Feb 19 2009	BLM Transfers Lands to the State of Oregon for its Birthday!
Feb 12 2009	Northwest Firefighters to Help in Australia
Feb 10 2009	BLM and the State of Oregon Announce Wind Energy Agreement
Feb 06 2009	BLM Executes Addendum to National Agreement and Conducts Tribal Outreach
Jan 30 2009	BLM and Forest Service Announce 2009 Grazing Fee
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 05 2009	BLM Director Names New National Landscape Conservation System Director
Dec 31 2008	BLM Western Oregon Plan Decisions Released
Dec 24 2008	Interior Secretary Formally Designates BLM Lands the National System of Public Lands
Dec 18 2008	Geothermal Decision Released
Dec 16 2008	BLM Geothermal Lease Sale
Dec 15 2008	BLM Annouces Rare Species Guidance
Dec 12 2008	BLM Selects New Burns District Manager
Dec 11 2008	BLM Selects New Lakeview District Manager
Dec 09 2008	Kenna to Arizona
Dec 04 2008	BLM Announces Final Rule for Land Withdrawals
Nov 20 2008	2008 PILT Payments Distributed
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

Burns Newsreleases in FY 2009
Sep 30 2009	Fire Restrictions Lifted, Industrial Fire Precaution Level to 1
Sep 23 2009	Some Fees Waived for Public Lands Day
Sep 17 2009	National Wild Horse Adoption Day Events Set Across Oregon and Washington
Sep 17 2009	Volunteers Needed for Radar Hill Clean-Up, September 26
Sep 03 2009	Road Maintenance Activities to be Rehabilitated in Steens Mountain Area
Sep 01 2009	Nat'l Wild Horse Board meets in Virginia
Aug 31 2009	Burns Interagency Fire Zone Conducting Prescribed Burns
Aug 31 2009	Additional Public Meeting Set to Discuss Proposed Transmission Line in the North Steens Mountain Area
Aug 28 2009	Mining Fees Due 9/1/2009
Aug 21 2009	Steens Mountain Advisory Council Meets September 3-4 in Frenchglen
Aug 17 2009	Marcilynn Burke Named Deputy Director of BLM
Aug 07 2009	Confirmation of Bob Abbey for Director of the Bureau of Land Management
Aug 07 2009	BLM Sets Public Meeting to Discuss Motorized Equipment use on Wild Horse Gathers
Aug 06 2009	Industrial Fire Precaution Drops to Level 2
Jul 27 2009	Industrial Fire Precaution Level and Public Use Restrictions Rise Again
Jul 27 2009	Comment Period Open on Proposed Transmission Line in the North Steens Mountain Area
Jul 27 2009	Solar Energy Comment Period Extended
Jul 27 2009	Five Mustangs Available for Adoption in Hines, August 1
Jul 22 2009	Annual Steens Rim Run and Walk Set for August 1
Jul 20 2009	Industrial Fire Precaution Level on the Rise
Jul 06 2009	5,000 Cubic Yards of Wild Horse Manure Available Free to the Public
Jul 01 2009	Public Meetings Set to Discuss Proposed Transmission Line in the North Steens Mountain Area
Jun 29 2009	BLM Announces Adjustments to Mining-Related Location and Annual Maintenance Fees
Jun 29 2009	Travelers Cautioned Against Rain Damage on Area Roads
Jun 29 2009	DOI Fast-Track Initiatives for Solar Energy Development on Western Lands
Jun 29 2009	Entire Steens Mountain Loop Road to be Open
Jun 29 2009	East Steens Mountain Fire Closure to be in Effect
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 22 2009	Annual Free Fishing Day Event Set for June 6 at Burns Pond
May 22 2009	Steens Mountain Advisory Council Meets June 4-5 in Bend
May 13 2009	Wildfire Suppliers Meeting Scheduled for May 20
May 11 2009	Steens Mountain Loop Road to be Open to South Steens Campground
May 07 2009	Interior Releases Budget Numbers
May 07 2009	$3.63 Million in Recovery Act Funding For Harney County
May 05 2009	ARRA Stimulus Projects Funded
Apr 27 2009	Burns Interagency Fire Zone Prepares for Spring Prescribed Burning
Apr 20 2009	BLM Offers Free Wild Horse Manure to the Public
Apr 13 2009	BLM Still Needs Oregon Advisors
Apr 01 2009	Steens Mountain Advisory Council Meets April 9-10 in Hines
Mar 30 2009	President Signs Legislation that Enhances Protection for Public Lands in Oregon and Washington
Mar 09 2009	Oregon BLM Needs Advisors for East Oregon Lands
Mar 04 2009	BLM Prepares for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Feb 24 2009	Camp Crew Application Period Opens March 1, 2009
Feb 19 2009	BLM Offers Students Opportunities in Lands and Realty Programs
Feb 12 2009	Northwest Firefighters to Help in Australia
Feb 06 2009	BLM Executes Addendum to National Agreement and Conducts Tribal Outreach
Feb 05 2009	Public Open House Set to Meet and Greet BLM's New Burns District Manager
Jan 30 2009	BLM and Forest Service Announce 2009 Grazing Fee
Jan 30 2009	Steens Mountain Advisory Council to Meet in Hines
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 09 2009	BLM Sets Annual Temporary Road Closures
Jan 05 2009	BLM Director Names New National Landscape Conservation System Director
Dec 16 2008	BLM Geothermal Lease Sale
Dec 15 2008	Public Meeting Set for Frenchglen to Discuss Nearby Juniper Cutting Project
Dec 15 2008	BLM Annouces Rare Species Guidance
Dec 11 2008	BLM Selects New Burns District Manager
Dec 04 2008	BLM Announces Final Rule for Land Withdrawals
Dec 01 2008	Steens Mountain Loop Road to be Closed for Winter Season
Nov 26 2008	Steens Mountain Advisory Council Meets December 4-5 in Hines
Nov 26 2008	Changes in Store for Radar Hill OHV Area
Nov 20 2008	2008 PILT Payments Distributed
Nov 06 2008	BLM Waives Recreation-related Fees for Veterans on Veterans Day
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 22 2008	Trainers Wanted for Northwest Extreme Mustang Makeover
Oct 20 2008	Public Meetings Set to Discuss EP Minerals Proposed Mine Expansion

Coos Bay Newsreleases in FY 2009
Sep 28 2009	Two Forest Roads Closing for Repairs
Sep 25 2009	Volunteers Sought for National Public Lands Day 2009
Sep 23 2009	Some Fees Waived for Public Lands Day
Sep 15 2009	Snowy Plover Nesting Season Ends Today
Sep 04 2009	Culvert Replacement Forces Temporary Road Closure
Sep 01 2009	Nat'l Wild Horse Board meets in Virginia
Aug 28 2009	Mining Fees Due 9/1/2009
Aug 17 2009	Marcilynn Burke Named Deputy Director of BLM
Aug 07 2009	Confirmation of Bob Abbey for Director of the Bureau of Land Management
Aug 04 2009	Portion of Blue Ridge Trails Close for Timber Sale
Jul 27 2009	Solar Energy Comment Period Extended
Jul 20 2009	Interior Withdraws Legally Flawed Plan for Oregon Forests, Presses For Sustainable Timber Harvests
Jul 13 2009	Free Training Will Help Boaters Protect Local Waterways
Jul 02 2009	Special Events Planned at New River
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 29 2009	BLM Sells 5.8 Million Board Feet of Timber
May 18 2009	Campgrounds, Other Sites Open for Summer
May 18 2009	BLM Offers Reward for Information
May 11 2009	BLM Roads Close for Bridge Paving
May 07 2009	Interior Releases Budget Numbers
May 06 2009	BLM Announces Stimulus Investment on Coos Bay District
May 05 2009	ARRA Stimulus Projects Funded
Mar 30 2009	President Signs Legislation that Enhances Protection for Public Lands in Oregon and Washington
Mar 11 2009	Docks Installed at North Spit Boat Ramp
Mar 09 2009	Snowy Plover Nesting Season Begins March 15
Mar 04 2009	BLM Prepares for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Mar 04 2009	Tree Seedlings for Sale at BLM Office
Feb 27 2009	BLM Sells 1.2 Million Board Feet of Timber
Feb 12 2009	Northwest Firefighters to Help in Australia
Feb 06 2009	BLM Executes Addendum to National Agreement and Conducts Tribal Outreach
Jan 30 2009	BLM and Forest Service Announce 2009 Grazing Fee
Jan 30 2009	BLM Sells 1.3 Million Board Feet of Timber
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 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	Coos Bay BLM Seeks Volunteers for Advisory Committee
Dec 04 2008	BLM Announces Final Rule for Land Withdrawals
Nov 20 2008	2008 PILT Payments Distributed
Nov 19 2008	Christmas Tree Permits Go On Sale Next Week
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 24 2008	North Spit Docks Removed for Winter
Oct 23 2008	Tough Year for Snowy Plovers on Oregon Coast
Oct 23 2008	Geothermal Energy and Power Generation on Federal Lands
Oct 09 2008	Final BLM Western Oregon EIS Released
Oct 06 2008	Forest Roads Close for Bridge Repairs

Lakeview Newsreleases in FY 2009
Sep 30 2009	Controlled Burns to Reduce Wildfire Threat
Sep 29 2009	Fire Safety Still Encouraged Despite Fire Restrictions Being Lifted
Sep 29 2009	Wildfire Danger Level Decreases in South Central Oregon
Sep 23 2009	Some Fees Waived for Public Lands Day
Sep 22 2009	Timber Sold in Klamath County
Sep 09 2009	Do Your Part to Preserve and Protect the Wood River Wetland
Sep 09 2009	"Helping Hands" Needed for Trail Maintenance Project
Sep 09 2009	Public Use Restrictions Still in Effect for South Central Oregon
Sep 01 2009	Nat'l Wild Horse Board meets in Virginia
Aug 28 2009	Mining Fees Due 9/1/2009
Aug 21 2009	Wild Horse Raffle Raises $1,570 for Youth Scholarship Program
Aug 17 2009	Marcilynn Burke Named Deputy Director of BLM
Aug 07 2009	Confirmation of Bob Abbey for Director of the Bureau of Land Management
Jul 31 2009	Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council Meeting Scheduled for August 13 and 14
Jul 27 2009	Solar Energy Comment Period Extended
Jul 23 2009	Public Use Restrictions Go Into Effect for South Central Oregon
Jul 21 2009	Woodcutting Temporarily Prohibited on Public Lands in South Central Oregon
Jul 20 2009	Interior Withdraws Legally Flawed Plan for Oregon Forests, Presses For Sustainable Timber Harvests
Jul 13 2009	Fire Danger Level Increases on Public Lands in South Central Oregon
Jul 07 2009	Ruby Pipeline Project: Draft EIS Available for Public Review
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 26 2009	Fire Danger Increases Across South Central Oregon
Jun 19 2009	Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council to Review Draft Vegetation Treatment Plan
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 19 2009	John Giller Accepts Interagency Fire Management Position in South Central Oregon
May 07 2009	Interior Releases Budget Numbers
May 05 2009	BLM Announces $3.5 Million Stimulus Investment Across Klamath and Lake Counties
May 05 2009	ARRA Stimulus Projects Funded
Apr 24 2009	Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council Meeting Scheduled for May 7 and 8
Apr 14 2009	BLM Conducts Controlled Burning to Reduce Threat of Wildfire
Apr 13 2009	BLM Still Needs Oregon Advisors
Apr 09 2009	BLM Personal-Use Firewood Permits Available April 15
Apr 03 2009	Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Juniper Reduction Plan
Mar 30 2009	President Signs Legislation that Enhances Protection for Public Lands in Oregon and Washington
Mar 09 2009	Oregon BLM Needs Advisors for East Oregon Lands
Mar 04 2009	BLM Prepares for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Feb 12 2009	Northwest Firefighters to Help in Australia
Feb 11 2009	Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council Meeting Scheduled for February 26 and 27
Feb 11 2009	BLM to Host Open House
Feb 06 2009	BLM Executes Addendum to National Agreement and Conducts Tribal Outreach
Jan 30 2009	BLM and Forest Service Announce 2009 Grazing Fee
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 07 2009	First Phase of Fire Retardant Cleanup Accomplished
Jan 05 2009	BLM Director Names New National Landscape Conservation System Director
Dec 31 2008	BLM Western Oregon Plan Decisions Released
Dec 16 2008	BLM Geothermal Lease Sale
Dec 15 2008	BLM Annouces Rare Species Guidance
Dec 11 2008	BLM Selects New Lakeview District Manager
Dec 04 2008	Columbia Forest Products High Bidder on BLM Timber Sale
Dec 04 2008	BLM Announces Final Rule for Land Withdrawals
Nov 20 2008	2008 PILT Payments Distributed
Nov 19 2008	BLM Christmas Tree Permit Sales Begin November 24
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	Wildland Firefighting Equipment Destroyed
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 06 2008	Wildfire Danger Decreases Across South Central Oregon
Oct 03 2008	BLM Conducts Prescribed Burning to Improve Resource Values
Oct 01 2008	Partnership's Vision Becomes Reality

Medford Newsreleases in FY 2009
Sep 23 2009	Some Fees Waived for Public Lands Day
Sep 14 2009	Volunteers sought for National Public Lands Day 2009
Sep 01 2009	Nat'l Wild Horse Board meets in Virginia
Aug 28 2009	Mining Fees Due 9/1/2009
Aug 17 2009	Marcilynn Burke Named Deputy Director of BLM
Aug 07 2009	Confirmation of Bob Abbey for Director of the Bureau of Land Management
Jul 27 2009	Solar Energy Comment Period Extended
Jul 20 2009	Interior Withdraws Legally Flawed Plan for Oregon Forests, Presses For Sustainable Timber Harvests
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 19 2009	BLM Establishes Boundaries in the Soda Mountain Wilderness
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 29 2009	BLM Free Fishing Day at Hyatt Lake
May 29 2009	Take It Outside: Explore Lost Creek Lake and the Upper Rogue
May 07 2009	Interior Releases Budget Numbers
May 05 2009	BLM Announces Stimulus Investment in Southern Oregon to Restore Landscapes, Develop Renewable Energy, and Create Jobs
May 05 2009	ARRA Stimulus Projects Funded
Apr 08 2009	Medford District Resource Advisory Committee to Meet on April 14, 15, and 16
Apr 06 2009	Comment Period for Draft Timber Mountain Recreation Management Plan Extended
Apr 01 2009	BLM OHV PUBLIC COMMENT FORUM ON APRIL 2
Mar 30 2009	President Signs Legislation that Enhances Protection for Public Lands in Oregon and Washington
Mar 24 2009	Table Rocks Hike Season Spring 2009
Mar 04 2009	BLM Prepares for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Feb 27 2009	BLM To Reduce Fuel Hazard and Increase Forest Health Through Controlled Burns This Spring
Feb 24 2009	BLM Rogue River Restoration Proposal
Feb 20 2009	BLM Seeking Input on the Draft Timber Mountain Recreation Management Plan
Feb 12 2009	Northwest Firefighters to Help in Australia
Feb 06 2009	BLM Executes Addendum to National Agreement and Conducts Tribal Outreach
Jan 30 2009	BLM and Forest Service Announce 2009 Grazing Fee
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 05 2009	BLM Director Names New National Landscape Conservation System Director
Dec 31 2008	BLM Western Oregon Plan Decisions Released
Dec 23 2008	Title II Money Available for Special BLM Projects
Dec 15 2008	BLM Annouces Rare Species Guidance
Dec 04 2008	BLM Announces Final Rule for Land Withdrawals
Dec 01 2008	2009 Rogue River Float Lottery Begins
Nov 20 2008	2008 PILT Payments Distributed
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	Public Invited to Annual Rogue River Users Meeting On November 5
Oct 31 2008	Full Compensation for Payments In Lieu of Taxes
Oct 30 2008	Final Right-of-Way Rental Fee Regulations
Oct 28 2008	BLM Holds Field Tour of Proposed Fuels Demonstration Projects in the CSNM
Oct 23 2008	Geothermal Energy and Power Generation on Federal Lands
Oct 09 2008	Final BLM Western Oregon EIS Released

Salem Newsreleases in FY 2009
Sep 26 2009	Come Celebrate National Public Lands Day
Sep 23 2009	Some Fees Waived for Public Lands Day
Sep 01 2009	Nat'l Wild Horse Board meets in Virginia
Aug 28 2009	Mining Fees Due 9/1/2009
Aug 17 2009	Marcilynn Burke Named Deputy Director of BLM
Aug 07 2009	Confirmation of Bob Abbey for Director of the Bureau of Land Management
Jul 27 2009	Solar Energy Comment Period Extended
Jul 20 2009	Interior Withdraws Legally Flawed Plan for Oregon Forests, Presses For Sustainable Timber Harvests
Jul 01 2009	Painting and Drawing Workshop to be Held at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
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 27 2009	Hampton Tree Farms, Inc. Purchases Salem BLM Timber Sales in Multnomah, Yamhill and Washington Counties
May 07 2009	Interior Releases Budget Numbers
May 05 2009	ARRA Stimulus Projects Funded
Apr 28 2009	FINAL PLAN RELEASED FOR SANDY RIVER BASIN
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 05 2009	Quartzville Road Reopened
Jan 30 2009	BLM and Forest Service Announce 2009 Grazing Fee
Jan 26 2009	Quartzville Road Reopened at Milepost 15.5 New Slide Found at Milepost 17.5
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	Quartzville Road Closed at Milepost 15.5
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
Nov 20 2008	2008 PILT Payments Distributed
Nov 20 2008	Hampton Tree Farms Purchases BLM Timber For $1.3 Million
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

Spokane Newsreleases in FY 2009
Sep 23 2009	Some Fees Waived for Public Lands Day
Sep 18 2009	Fire Closure Lifted on BLM Lands in Washington State
Sep 15 2009	Volunteers Needed to Help Clean up Douglas Creek Canyon on National Public Lands Day
Sep 15 2009	Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council to Meet September 24 to 25
Sep 14 2009	Roza Recreation Site Temporarily Closed
Sep 01 2009	Nat'l Wild Horse Board meets in Virginia
Aug 28 2009	Mining Fees Due 9/1/2009
Aug 18 2009	BLM Releases Project Planning Update
Aug 17 2009	Marcilynn Burke Named Deputy Director of BLM
Aug 07 2009	Confirmation of Bob Abbey for Director of the Bureau of Land Management
Aug 05 2009	Proposed Motorized Trail Designation on Public Lands in Lincoln County
Jul 27 2009	Solar Energy Comment Period Extended
Jul 23 2009	BLM Seeks Comments on Douglas County Grazing Proposal
Jul 22 2009	Expanded Fire Restrictions on Bureau of Land Management Lands in Eastern Washington
Jul 10 2009	Fire Restrictions on Bureau of Land Management Lands in Eastern Washington
Jul 02 2009	Rock Creek Road Closure
Jun 29 2009	BLM Announces Adjustments to Mining-Related Location and Annual Maintenance Fees
Jun 29 2009	Wild Horses Up For Adoption In Longview, Washington
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 08 2009	Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council to Meet June 11
Jun 05 2009	Proposed Benton City Community Pit Sand and Gravel Sale
Jun 05 2009	BLM Seeking Comments on Proposed Recreation Improvements at Juniper Dunes
Jun 03 2009	National Geological Carbon Capture Program Can Help Develop Cleaner Energy, Reduce Greenhouse Gases
May 14 2009	BLM Releases Planning Update
May 07 2009	Interior Releases Budget Numbers
May 05 2009	ARRA Stimulus Projects Funded
Apr 17 2009	Prescribed Burn at Twin Lakes Recreation Area
Apr 13 2009	Spokane Council Still Seeks Advisors
Apr 13 2009	Arlington Wild Horse Adoption: April 25th
Mar 30 2009	President Signs Legislation that Enhances Protection for Public Lands in Oregon and Washington
Mar 30 2009	Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council to Meet April 16
Mar 12 2009	Hog Canyon Lake Road Open
Mar 09 2009	Advisors Needed for Spokane District Council
Mar 09 2009	BLM Releases "Brokers Best Barite" Planning Document for Public Review
Mar 04 2009	BLM Prepares for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Feb 27 2009	BLM Yakima Canyon Recreation Sites Re-opened
Feb 25 2009	BLM Issues Seasonal Road Closure in Juniper Dunes
Feb 17 2009	Spokane District BLM Releases Planning Update
Feb 12 2009	Northwest Firefighters to Help in Australia
Feb 12 2009	Access Road Temporarily Closed to Vehicle Use at Twin Lakes Recreation Area
Feb 06 2009	BLM Executes Addendum to National Agreement and Conducts Tribal Outreach
Feb 02 2009	Road Open to Rock Creek Recreation Area
Jan 30 2009	BLM and Forest Service Announce 2009 Grazing Fee
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	Yakima Canyon Recreation Sites Temporarily Closed
Jan 05 2009	BLM Director Names New National Landscape Conservation System Director
Dec 24 2008	Access Roads Temporarily Closed to Vehicle Use at Hog Canyon Lake and Rock Creek Recreation Area
Dec 15 2008	BLM Annouces Rare Species Guidance
Dec 04 2008	BLM Announces Final Rule for Land Withdrawals
Nov 20 2008	2008 PILT Payments Distributed
Nov 14 2008	Spokane District BLM Releases Planning Update
Nov 06 2008	BLM Waives Recreation-related Fees for Veterans on Veterans Day
Oct 31 2008	Volunteers Make a Difference on Public Lands in Lincoln County
Oct 31 2008	Full Compensation for Payments In Lieu of Taxes
Oct 30 2008	Final Right-of-Way Rental Fee Regulations
Oct 27 2008	BLM Planning Pile Burn near Antoine Creek
Oct 23 2008	Geothermal Energy and Power Generation on Federal Lands
Oct 09 2008	Volunteers Help Restore McLoughlin Canyon Trailhead during National Public Lands Day

Vale Newsreleases in FY 2009
Sep 24 2009	Volunteers Needed This Saturday At: The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Sep 23 2009	Some Fees Waived for Public Lands Day
Sep 18 2009	Vale District Implements Fall/Winter Prescribed Burning Program
Sep 18 2009	John Day/Snake Resource Advisory Council Meeting Cancelled
Sep 11 2009	OR-030-2009-022 Fire Restrictions Lifted on All Public Lands within the Vale District
Sep 10 2009	OR-030-2009-021 Announcement of the JDSRAC Meeting in Enterprise on September 23 & 24
Sep 04 2009	Stargazing programs at Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Sep 03 2009	NHOTIC Advisory Board Meeting in Baker City on September 18
Sep 01 2009	Nat'l Wild Horse Board meets in Virginia
Aug 28 2009	Mining Fees Due 9/1/2009
Aug 27 2009	Labor Day Weekend Wagon Encampment at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Aug 17 2009	Marcilynn Burke Named Deputy Director of BLM
Aug 14 2009	Dr. Balthasar brings his Marvelous Miracle Medicine Show to the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center.
Aug 10 2009	Interpretive Center hosting author of new book about Tim Goodale
Aug 10 2009	Wagon Train re-enactment brings Oregon Trail pioneers back to Baker City
Aug 07 2009	Confirmation of Bob Abbey for Director of the Bureau of Land Management
Aug 06 2009	Wagon Train re-enactment brings Oregon Trail pioneers back to Baker City
Aug 06 2009	Ray Egan brings Oregon Trail pioneers back to life at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Aug 04 2009	Thunderstorms Ignite Several Fires
Jul 31 2009	BLM Names New Baker Field Manager
Jul 28 2009	Wagon Train to roll east of Baker City
Jul 28 2009	Folksinger Hank Cramer to perform at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Jul 27 2009	Solar Energy Comment Period Extended
Jul 22 2009	BLM Announces Public Use Restrictions
Jul 08 2009	Oregon Trail Music Fest brings music of the Old West to Interpretive Center
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 25 2009	Bill Boycott brings music of the Old West to Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Jun 22 2009	Birds of Prey headline "Get Outdoors Weekend" at Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Jun 19 2009	"Fire Danger Will Increase in the Near Future"
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
Jun 03 2009	Civil War Volunteers to recreate a Military Camp on the Oregon Trail
Jun 02 2009	Daniel Slosberg living history performances featured in Leo Adler Theater
May 26 2009	Workshops scheduled through summer at Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
May 20 2009	Leo Adler Theater Programs for Summer 2009
May 13 2009	Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop at Interpretive Center
May 13 2009	OR-030-2009-013 BLM Stimulus Investment in Baker and Malheur Counties
May 11 2009	Pioneer Wagon Encampment at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
May 07 2009	Policy for 43 CFR 3809 Notice- and Plan-Level Operations, 43 CFR 3715 Use and Occupancy, and Reclamation Cost Estimates
May 07 2009	Interior Releases Budget Numbers
May 05 2009	National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center Advisory Board to Meet
May 05 2009	ARRA Stimulus Projects Funded
Apr 27 2009	Interpretive Center Offering 19th Century Activities Day
Apr 13 2009	BLM Still Needs Oregon Advisors
Apr 06 2009	Interpretive Center Offering Historic Firearms Seminar
Mar 30 2009	President Signs Legislation that Enhances Protection for Public Lands in Oregon and Washington
Mar 30 2009	Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement (EERA) Solicitation for 2009 Fire Season
Mar 24 2009	OR-030-2009-007 Horse Adoption Set for April 3rd & 4th
Mar 24 2009	OR-030-2009-006 Snively Hot Springs Closure
Mar 09 2009	Oregon BLM Needs Advisors for East Oregon Lands
Mar 04 2009	BLM Prepares for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Mar 04 2009	Interpretive Center Offering Historical Clothing Workshop
Mar 04 2009	Interpretive Center to Sponsor Interpretation Workshop
Feb 15 2009	Pioneer Craft Workshops at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Feb 12 2009	Special Exhibit for Children at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Feb 12 2009	Northwest Firefighters to Help in Australia
Feb 06 2009	BLM Executes Addendum to National Agreement and Conducts Tribal Outreach
Feb 03 2009	Informational Meeting for those Interested in Signing up Fire Suppression Equipment for 2009 Fire Season
Jan 30 2009	BLM and Forest Service Announce 2009 Grazing Fee
Jan 29 2009	Lincoln's 200th & Oregon's 150th Birthday Celebrations at the Interpretive Center
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 05 2009	BLM Director Names New National Landscape Conservation System Director
Dec 15 2008	BLM Annouces Rare Species Guidance
Dec 04 2008	BLM Announces Final Rule for Land Withdrawals
Nov 20 2008	2008 PILT Payments Distributed
Nov 18 2008	Wagons Ho! film festival on November 28
Nov 06 2008	BLM Waives Recreation-related Fees for Veterans on Veterans Day
Nov 03 2008	November features workshops and special programs at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
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 22 2008	B2H Scoping Meetings
Oct 21 2008	Lime Wind Public Comment Period Announcement
Oct 07 2008	BLM Lifts Fire Restrictions on All Public Lands within the Vale District
Oct 02 2008	Vale District Implements Fall/Winter Prescribed Burning

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