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<title>OR/WA BLM Public Newsroom - Vale</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:51:52 PDT</pubDate>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale</link>
<description>The most recent Vale news releases.</description>
<managingEditor>OR_Vale_Mail@blm.gov (Vale District)</managingEditor>
<webMaster>BLM_OR_SO_Web_Services@blm.gov (Oregon Washington BLM Web Team)</webMaster>
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<title>Special Exhibit, Saints &amp; Sinners at Oregon Trail Center</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/Saints_Sinners.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/Saints_Sinners.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[A special exhibit examining morals, tolerance and diversity on the western frontier opens June 21st at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. The exhibit runs through September 9th in the Flagstaff Gallery, located within the Trail Center.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Crowley Creek Fire and Stockade Fire:  Hard Work Pays Dividends</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/Hard_Work.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/Hard_Work.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Taking advantage of a wind shift, lighter winds on the Wednesday morning, and the arrival of additional fire-fighting resources, allowed fire personnel to make excellent progress in containing both fires.  Late afternoon thunder cells created down drafts which tested containment lines but the fire was kept in check.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>The Stockade Fire and Crowley Creek Fire Burn Together</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/Burn_Together.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/Burn_Together.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Tuesday evening June 11th the two fires, Stockade Fire and Crowley Creek Fire burned together as winds over 30 miles per hour continued to spread the fire north and east.  The fire is located 5 miles due east of Stockade Mountain in Malheur County.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Multiple Fires on Vale District</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/MultipleFires.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/MultipleFires.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Vale, Oregon - The Bureau of Land Management, Vale District, Monday June 10th. The Vale District experienced multiple lightning strikes in the western portion of the District resulting in multiple fires.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>BLM Welcomes National Academy of Sciences Research Committee's Report on Wild Horse and Burro Management Program</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/BLMNewsReleaseNASReport_FINAL.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/BLMNewsReleaseNASReport_FINAL.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management today welcomed the findings and recommendations of a 14-member committee of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) that reviewed the BLM's wild horse and burro management issues over a two-year period.  The resulting report, entitled &quot;Using Science to Improve the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program: A Way Forward,&quot; was commissioned by the BLM, which requested the NAS to perform and prepare an independent assessment of numerous scientific-related issues related to the agency's management of wild horses and burros on Western public rangelands.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Representatives still need for Steens Mountain and Southeast Oregon councils</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/burns/files/BU_RACSMAC_3rdCallNoms_June2013.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/burns/files/BU_RACSMAC_3rdCallNoms_June2013.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is requesting public nominations to positions on the Steens Mountain Advisory Council (SMAC) and the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC).]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Special Presentations at Oregon Trail Center</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/Specialpresentations.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/Specialpresentations.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The &quot;Ambassador Raptors&quot; program from Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area allows visitors to see hawks, owls, and other raptors up-close and learn about their role in the environment, and challenges to their conservation in changing urban and rural areas. 

&quot;Making Old Time Music&quot; introduces the variety of instruments used in earlier times and encourages audience participation, especially from youngsters.  Boycott's program uses traditional folk music to share the story of life on the Plains.

Native American Historian Michael Terry presents &quot;People of the Plains&quot; with a display of replica artifacts and ongoing demonstrations and lecture of history, traditions, weapons, tools, and dress of Plains Indians]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Secretary Jewell to Make Renewable Energy Announcements</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/Renewable_Energy_Press_Conference_6-13.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/Renewable_Energy_Press_Conference_6-13.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[On Monday, June 3, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell will hold a news media teleconference to make an announcement regarding renewable energy projects on public lands. Secretary Jewell will be joined by Deputy Secretary David J. Hayes and Bureau of Land Management Principal Deputy Director Neil Kornze. Credentialed members of the media can participate in the teleconference by calling 1-800-857-9682 and entering the passcode INTERIOR.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Agreement signed to conserve sage-grouse on grazing allotments</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/OR_13_12_CCA_Signing.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/OR_13_12_CCA_Signing.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), and the Oregon Cattlemen's Association (OCA) signed a Candidate Conservation Agreement (CCA) as part of ongoing efforts toward Greater Sage-Grouse conservation.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 13:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Fireworks and Exploding Targets Banned on BLM Lands</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/OR-13-09_Fireworks_Exploding_Target_Ban_5-13.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/OR-13-09_Fireworks_Exploding_Target_Ban_5-13.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Effective June 1, 2013, the BLM prohibits the use of fireworks and exploding targets on all BLM-managed public lands throughout Oregon and Washington. Those who ignite fireworks or exploding targets on BLM-managed lands can be fined up to $1,000, receive a prison term of up to one year, or both. In addition, individuals responsible for starting wildland fires on federal lands can be billed for the cost of fire suppression.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>National Trails Day at Oregon Trail Center</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/TrailsDay.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/TrailsDay.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[National Trails Day, Saturday June 1, will be a Free Fee Day at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, joining thousands of other sites across the country who will be holding events on this day devoted to encouraging hiking and outdoor fitness on America's Trails.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Interior Department to Hire Nearly 17,000 Young People to Work on Public Lands</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/Youth_Initative_Grants.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/Youth_Initative_Grants.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[In response to President Obama's challenge to expand employment opportunities for youth, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced $4.2 million in grants to support conservation employment and mentoring opportunities for more than 600 young people ages 15-25 on public lands across the country.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>BLM Employees Receive Outstanding Public Lands Professional Awards from Public Lands Foundation</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/2012_PLF_Awards_Press_Release_may20_FINAL.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/2012_PLF_Awards_Press_Release_may20_FINAL.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Principal Deputy Director Neil Kornze honored two BLM employees today at a ceremony held by the Public Lands Foundation.  Bill Childress and Jon Reponen were presented with national awards for their commitment and exceptional dedication to managing America's public lands.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Long Draw and Miller Homestead Fires Report </title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/long-draw.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/long-draw.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Long Draw Fire (558,198 acres) and Miller Homestead Fire (160,801 acres) both resulted from lightning strikes from a storm on the afternoon of July 8, 2012. The Long Draw Fire burned primarily within the Vale District (BLM) and the Miller Homestead Fire burned within the Burns District. Although most land involved in the fires is under the jurisdiction of the BLM, both fires included private lands and lands managed by other public agencies. These fires burned for 8-9 days before reaching their final sizes.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Meet the Pioneers at Oregon Trail Center Memorial Day Weekend</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/MeetthePioneersr.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/MeetthePioneersr.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is offering two days of special programs featuring historic re-enactors and demonstrations of frontier life Saturday and Sunday May 25 and 26.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>ODFW Hunt Units and 2012 Fires</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/ODFW_HuntUnits_Fires2012.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/ODFW_HuntUnits_Fires2012.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Map of ODFW Hunt Units and 2012 Fires on the Vale District]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line Map and Routes Available Online</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/OR-13-08_B2H_Preferred_Routes_5-13.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/OR-13-08_B2H_Preferred_Routes_5-13.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Vale, Ore. -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has identified the preliminary preferred alternatives for the proposed Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line (B2H Project). The preferred routes, along with the map being released today, are the ones that BLM will contemplate in the development of the draft Environmental Impact Statement that will be released later in 2013.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>BLM Holds Public Forums to Kick Off Updates to Onshore Oil and Gas Orders</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/OO.PR_.4_.30_.2013_final_.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/OO.PR_.4_.30_.2013_final_.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has begun gathering stakeholder feedback on updates to several Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Orders (Orders) that would help ensure that the American people get a fair return for the development of these resources on public lands.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>New Rule for Renewable Energy</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/New_Rule_for_Renewable_Energy.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/New_Rule_for_Renewable_Energy.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[In support of the Administration's strategy to develop environmentally responsible renewable energy on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing a regulation that will facilitate right-of-way applications for lands with wind and solar energy development potential.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>USFWS, BLM, USFS Leadership Travel to Pacific Northwest to Discuss Northern Spotted Owl Recovery, Forest Health</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/DOI-USFS.PR_.CH_.4_.26_.2013_.FINAL_.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/DOI-USFS.PR_.CH_.4_.26_.2013_.FINAL_.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[USFWS, BLM, USFS Leadership Travel to Pacific Northwest to Discuss Northern Spotted Owl Recovery, Forest Health
Washington, D.C. - As part of the Administration's on-going commitment to improving forest health in the Pacific Northwest, recovering the northern spotted owl, and supporting sustainable economic opportunities for local communities, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe, Bureau of Land Management Principal Deputy Director Neil Kornze, and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell this week travelled to California, Oregon and Washington to meet with employees from both the U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Department of Agriculture in an effort to underscore what they see as an historic opportunity for forest ecosystem progress.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center to Remain on Curtailed Hours</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/BudgeUncertianities.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/BudgeUncertianities.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (NHOTIC) traditionally at this time of year is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Due to budget uncertainties NHOTIC will continue to be opened from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily until further notice.  The budget constraints are having an effect on BLM's ability to hire the necessary number of seasonal employees needed to have the facility open the extra hours.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Salazar to Discuss President's Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Budget</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/Budget_Press_Release_4-9-13.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/Budget_Press_Release_4-9-13.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will provide an overview of the Obama administration's proposed fiscal year 2014 budget for the Department of the Interior in a 1:30 p.m. EST teleconference.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Representatives Needed for Steens Mountain and Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Councils</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/burns/files/BU_RACandSMACNomCall_April2013.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/burns/files/BU_RACandSMACNomCall_April2013.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is requesting public nominations to positions on the Steens Mountain Advisory Council (SMAC) and the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC).]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>RAP Camp Applications Due May 6</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/RB-FS-OR-100-FY2013-006_RAP_CAMP_2013.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/RB-FS-OR-100-FY2013-006_RAP_CAMP_2013.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[RAP CAMP APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 6, 2013
Klamath Falls, Oregon - It's that time of year for students to sign up for the 22nd annual Resources and People (RAP) Camp held the week of June 16 at Camp Esther Applegate located at Lake of the Woods, Oregon. Applications are now being accepted from students between the ages of 13 to 18 from both rural and urban areas.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>WHAB Advisory Board Members Selected</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/WHABAdvBdSelections.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/WHABAdvBdSelections.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture have made selections for three positions on its National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.  Timothy J. Harvey of Campton, New Hampshire, has been re-appointed for the position representing Humane Advocacy; Rick Danvir of Evanston, Wyoming, has been appointed for the category of Wildlife Management; and John Falen of Orovada, Nevada, has been appointed for the position representing Livestock Management.  Each individual will serve a three-year term on the Advisory Board.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Spring Break Activities for Families at Trail Center</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/Springbreak.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/Springbreak.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is hosting several workshops and activities for families with youngsters during Oregon Spring Break March 24-30.

On March 25 and 27, there will be workshops to make a &quot;Jacob's Ladder,&quot; a popular frontier folk toy. This is for ages 6 and up, and costs $5.00 for all materials and instruction. Pre-registration is required.  On March 26 visitors can make a beeswax candle, all materials provided for $2.00.  On March 28 learn to make a historic style rag doll, $3.00 for all supplies. These are drop-in workshops; no registration required.  All workshops run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>BLM, USFS, and NACo Renew Public Lands Partnership</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/BLM-NACo-FS_MOU_Press_Release_FINAL_31413.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/BLM-NACo-FS_MOU_Press_Release_FINAL_31413.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service and NACo Renew Public Lands Management Partnership
Sign MOU to Continue, Strengthen Working Relationship

WASHINGTON, D.C. -  The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the U.S. Forest Service (FS) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) have officially renewed their longstanding partnership thatallows them to tackle public lands issues across boundaries.
By signing the Memorandum of Understanding, the BLM and FS recognize the important role counties play in locally based decision-making and the need to emphasize a landscape-level approach across local, state and federal boundaries.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board webcast set for March 4, 5</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/WHBAdvBdMtg_1March2013.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/WHBAdvBdMtg_1March2013.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management will webcast the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board's day-and-a-half meeting set for March 4-5 in Oklahoma City.  The live webcast, accessible at http://www.blm.gov/live/, will stream online the proceedings of the Advisory Board, which meets Monday, March 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, March 5, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., local time.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Impound of Unauthorized Livestock on the Vale District</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/Impoundment.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/Impoundment.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Vale District announced today that unauthorized livestock have been found on public lands in the Albisu-Alcorta Allotment, Louse Canyon Community Allotment, Campbell Allotment, Star Valley Community Allotment, and Sherburn Allotment.  The unauthorized livestock consists of a number of unidentified cattle and horses and are considered to be in trespass.  Notice is hereby given that unauthorized livestock (horses, burros, cattle, or sheep) found on the Bureau of Land Management land in the above described allotments may be impounded without further notice.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>&quot;Wagon's Ho!&quot; Kid's Exhibit Re-opens at Trail Center!</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/KidsExhibit.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/KidsExhibit.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is reopening the popular annual children's exhibit &quot;Wagon's Ho! An Interactive Oregon Trail Experience&quot; on February 16. The special exhibit runs until June 4.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>BLM issues stronger wild horse and burro policy</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/BLM_WHB_IM_Press_Release_FINAL.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/BLM_WHB_IM_Press_Release_FINAL.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management today announced internal policy changes to its national Wild Horse and Burro Program that continue to strengthen the humane treatment of animals and increase public transparency.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:30:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>BLM and Forest Service Announce 2013 Grazing Fee</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/GrazingFee2013_BLMPressRelease.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/GrazingFee2013_BLMPressRelease.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Federal grazing fee for 2013 will be $1.35 per animal unit month (AUM) for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.35 per head month (HM) for lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service.  The 2013 fee is the same as last year's.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:30:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Council</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/OR-030-2013-08_Resource_Advisory_Council_Nomination_-_JDSRAC.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/OR-030-2013-08_Resource_Advisory_Council_Nomination_-_JDSRAC.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[VALE, ORE. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vale District is seeking nominations for seven open positions on the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council (RAC). The RACs advise the BLM and the U.S. Forest Service on public lands issues. The BLM will accept nominations until March 14, 2013.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Interactive workshops seek public input on recreation area, river use</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/OR-13-07_RMP_Recreation_Workshops.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/OR-13-07_RMP_Recreation_Workshops.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is currently involved in Resource Management Planning (RMP) on more than 2.5 million acres in western Oregon. Recreation and visitor services will play a role throughout this planning effort. To answer several planning questions related to recreation area management and Wild and Scenic Rivers, the BLM with partners: Travel Oregon, Outdoor Alliance and other local community partners, are hosting four public participatory design charrettes.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:30:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Vendors - Solicitations for Equipment for the 2013 Fire Season</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/VendorReminder1.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/VendorReminder1.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[In preparation for the 2013 fire season, the Vale District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a presentation by LuAnn Grover, Contract Operation Specialist from the Region 6 U.S. Forest Service. The presentation will be Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 1 p.m. at the BLM Vale District office, 100 Oregon Street, Vale Oregon and will cover the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system used by the BLM to order equipment for emergencies.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>BLM and Western States Land Commissioners Association Renew Commitment to Partnership</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/WSLCA_Release_final.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/WSLCA_Release_final.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Western States Land Commissioners Association (WSLCA) have renewed their longstanding partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that provides the next step in recognizing the importance of landscape-level approaches to land and resources management across state and federal boundaries.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Vendors - Solicitations for Equipment for the Fire Season 2013</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/VendorReminder.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/VendorReminder.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[In preparation for the 2013 fire season, the Vale District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a presentation by LuAnn Grover, Contract Operation Specialist from the Region 6 U.S. Forest Service. The presentation will be Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 1 p.m. and will cover the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system used by the BLM to order equipment for emergencies.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>New Recreation Maps Available for the Holidays!</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/rec-maps.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/rec-maps.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Portland, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have released two new maps for the 2013 recreation season. An updated Owyhee Canyon Country map for southeastern Oregon and a new map for the Oregon Central Coast, which is also the official visitor map of the Siuslaw National Forest, are now available.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>BLM Holds Public Scoping Meetings for New Vegetation Treatments</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/herbicide-eis.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/herbicide-eis.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced opportunities for the public to share ideas on the potential utilization of three new vegetation treatments to be evaluated in the national, programmatic Environmental Impact Study (EIS) to Evaluate the Use of New Herbicides on Public Lands in 17 Western States.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>BLM and Sierra Club Announce Winners of Veterans Day Essay and Photo Contest</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/photo-winners.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/photo-winners.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, DC - The Bureau of Land Management  and Sierra Club Mission Outdoors today announced the winners of their first annual Veterans Day Essay and Photo Contest. The three winning entries, which include a video essay, a photo essay, and a written essay, will be featured on the BLM and Sierra Club websites and social media platforms, and receive an outdoor support kit from the Sierra Club.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>BLM Reminds Miners to File Notice of Intent to Hold by December 31, 2012</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/Final_NewsRelease-Mining_Claims_12_13_12.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/Final_NewsRelease-Mining_Claims_12_13_12.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today reminds certain mining claimants that the deadline to file a Notice of Intent to Hold (NOI) their claims or sites is December 31, 2012.  Miners who paid maintenance fees for the assessment year ending September 1, 2012, who then elected to file a Maintenance Fee Waiver Certification, or fee waiver, for the 2013 assessment year must now file a NOI for their mining claims or sites.  The BLM will accept any filings delivered in person or postmarked on or before Monday, December 31, 2012.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Vendors-Solicitations for equipment for the 2013 fire season</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/Vendors_Equipment.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/Vendors_Equipment.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[In preparation for the 2013 fire season, the Vale District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a presentation by LuAnn Grover, Contract Operation Specialist from the Region 6 U.S. Forest Service. The presentation will be Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 1 p.m. and will cover the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system used by the BLM to order equipment for emergencies.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Rehabilitation of the Long Draw Fire Area - Updated</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/Rehab-Update.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/Rehab-Update.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[In wake of the extensive wildfire that occurred on the Bureau of Land Management Vale District in July 2012, District personnel have been stabilizing and rehabilitating the Long Draw Fire area through implementation of a variety of treatments.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Winter Schedule at National Historic Oregon Trail Center</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/Reduces_Hours.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/Reduces_Hours.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (NHOTIC)  will change to a winter schedule and be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. four days per week, from Thursday through Sunday and closed Monday through Wednesday starting Dec. 3 until Feb. 17.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Holiday Open House at Trail Center</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/HolidayOpen.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/HolidayOpen.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is hosting the annual Holiday Open House Sunday, Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  This free event is sponsored by the volunteer group Trail Tenders, and includes activities and entertainment for all ages.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Rehabilitation of the Long Draw Fire Area underway</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/Long_DrawRehabilitation.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/Long_DrawRehabilitation.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[In wake of the extensive wildfire that occurred on the Bureau of Land Management Vale District in July 2012, District personnel have begun the process of stabilizing and rehabilitating the Long Draw Fire area through implementation of a variety of treatments.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Family Fun Day at Trail Center</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/FamilyFunDay.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/FamilyFunDay.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[For families with youngsters and holiday visitors the activities will provide opportunities to have fun while learning.  Crafts include making beeswax candles, birdfeeders, and creating a family tree chart. Trail Tenders volunteer group will have a &quot;Make A Holiday Gift&quot; activity making a decorative candle, and includes all supplies and gift wrap for a minimal charge.  Family appropriate films will be shown in the Leo Adler Theater throughout the day, and Junior Pioneer Activity books and activities are also available at no charge to all visitors age 15 and younger.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Veterans Day Photo Contest</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/Veterans_Day_photo_essay_contest_PR.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/Veterans_Day_photo_essay_contest_PR.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[BLM and Sierra Club Mission Outdoors Commemorate Veterans Day with Photo and Essay Contest for Military Service Members and Families

As part of their continued commitment to serving the members of our nation's Armed Forces, the Bureau of Land Management and Sierra Club Mission Outdoors kicked off their first annual Veterans Day Essay and Photo Contest. This contest, centered on the theme &quot;What My Public Lands Mean to Me,&quot; encourages veterans, active-duty military, and their families to submit photos, essays and video about their experiences and memories of time spent outside on America's public lands.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>BLM Scoping Report is available</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/ScopingReport1.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/ScopingReport1.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The BLM has recently published a Scoping Report which contains a summary of comments received and the nine main issues that the BLM intends to address during this plan amendment process.  This document is available for viewing or downloading from BLM's website at http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/plans/seormpa/index.php]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Fees waived at Trail Center for Veteran's Day Weekend</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/VetWeekend.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/VetWeekend.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[This coming Saturday through Monday Nov. 10, 11 &amp; 12, entrance fees are waived at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in honor of Veterans' Day Weekend.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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