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<title>OR/WA BLM Public Newsroom - Vale</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 15:30:27 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>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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<title>BLM Lifts Public Use Restrictions on Vale District Public Lands</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/Restrictions_Lifted.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/Restrictions_Lifted.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Effective October 16, 2012 the Vale District of the Bureau of Land Management is rescinding the Fire Prevention Order for all public lands administered by BLM's Vale District.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/WHBAdvisoryBdMtg.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/WHBAdvisoryBdMtg.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management's National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet in October in Salt Lake City to discuss issues relating to the management, protection, and control of wild horses and burros on Western public rangelands.  The day-and-a-half meeting will take place on Monday, October 29, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, October 30, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., local time.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>BLM Prepares Post-Fire Rehabilitation Plans</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/VL_Fire_Rehab__Plans_9-28-12.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/VL_Fire_Rehab__Plans_9-28-12.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[In the wake of multiple and extensive wildfires, the BLM Vale District has begun planning for emergency stabilization and rehabilitation. 

Ten fires burned more than 797,000 acres across southeast Oregon this season, the majority between Jordan Valley, Oregon, and McDermitt, Nevada. Treatments will provide for rehabilitation of Greater Sage-Grouse and Lahontan cutthroat trout habitat, with a focus on sagebrush restoration and riparian recovery.

Seeding and erosion control treatments will begin this fall and continue into winter, weather permitting, while other treatments will take place over the next two to three years.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>BLM Announces Tentative Fall-Winter Wild Horse and Burro Gather Schedule</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/BLM_Announces_Tentative_Fall-Winter_Wild_Horse_and_Burro_Gather_Schedule_.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/BLM_Announces_Tentative_Fall-Winter_Wild_Horse_and_Burro_Gather_Schedule_.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management today announced its tentative fall-winter schedule for gathering wild horses and burros from overpopulated herds on drought-stricken Western public rangelands.  The gathers and removals are needed to bring herd sizes into balance with other rangeland resources and uses, as required by Federal law.  Changes to this gather schedule may occur if range conditions deteriorate more quickly than expected in certain Herd Management Areas (HMA).]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>BLM-managed Lands Contributed $130 Billion to the U.S. Economy in FY 2011</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/FY2011_Socioeconomic_Release_9-26-12.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/FY2011_Socioeconomic_Release_9-26-12.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management contributed more than $130 billion to the U.S. economy while supporting more than 600,000 American jobs in Fiscal Year 2011. A report, titled &quot;The BLM: A Sound Investment for America,&quot; is available online at http://on.doi.gov/SoundInvestment.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Public Lands Commemoration Live Stream</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/Public_Lands__GLO__Livestream_9-26-12.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/Public_Lands__GLO__Livestream_9-26-12.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[On Thursday September 27th, the Bureau of Land Management will provide live coverage of the Public Lands Foundation's &quot;Public Lands Commemoration Forum&quot; from the Black Canyon Conference Center in Phoenix, Arizona. This all-day event celebrates the 200th anniversary of the establishment of the General Land Office in 1812, the 150th anniversary of the passage of the Homestead Act of 1862, and the 100th anniversary of Arizona Statehood in 1912.  The Forum will begin at 8:00 am Pacific Daylight Time, and will be available at http://blm.gov/live .]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Fire Restrictions Extended Throughout Oregon &amp; Washington</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/OR-12-34_BLM_FS__Fire_Restrictions.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/OR-12-34_BLM_FS__Fire_Restrictions.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[In response to the hot, dry weather, both Oregon and Washington have extended their bans on recreational fires in some areas. Specific fire restrictions will vary and it's important to check with your local area for updates. 

In Washington, the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management have banned open fires outside of campgrounds. Gov. Gregoire has extended an emergency proclamation declaring a State of Emergency for all counties east of the crest of the Cascades. The proclamation ensures continued air support from Washington's National Guard to help fight ongoing wildfires, and extends a burn ban through midnight Monday, Sept. 24th. 

On state lands in Oregon, open fires, including campfires, are prohibited on all lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>BLM Releases Yearly Updates to Mineral Cost Recovery Fee Schedule</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/2012_Cost_Recovery_Fee_Release_9-6-12_FINAL.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/2012_Cost_Recovery_Fee_Release_9-6-12_FINAL.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will publish in the Federal Register on Monday, Sept. 10, the final rule updating the fees it charges to recover costs incurred in processing documents associated with oil, gas, coal, and solid mineral activities.  The updated fees cover costs for actions, including lease applications, name changes, corporate mergers, and lease consolidations and reinstatements.  This is updated yearly based on the change in the Implicit Price Deflator for Gross Domestic Product (IPD-GDP) from the 4th Quarter of one calendar year to the 4th Quarter of the following calendar year.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>It's a Star Party at the Trail Center!</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/Star_Party.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/files/Star_Party.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The annual &quot;Starry Night Star Party&quot; invites local astronomers to set up telescopes and enjoy dark skies away from town lights. Novice stargazers can bring binoculars or share telescopes with experienced astronomers during the event from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.  Earlier in the day, 10:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Baker City astronomer Ric Riencks will present safe solar viewing]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Winds Increase Size of Fire</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/DannerLoop2.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/DannerLoop2.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The winds on Tuesday afternoon spread the fire northwesterly but late last night as the cold front moved into the area the winds direction changed and blew out of the southwest causing the fire to spread to the east toward Highway 95 north of Jordan Valley Oregon.  Last night Highway 95 was closed for a period of time as the fire threatened to cross the road but fire crews were able to hold the fire west of the highway.  A pilot car is currently taking traffic through but delays can occur should the fire or smoke make the road impassable.  The current acreage is estimated at 18000 acres.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>BLM Selects State Director for Oregon/Washington</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/OR-12-31_OR_State_Director__Announced.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/OR-12-31_OR_State_Director__Announced.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Bureau of Land Management Acting Director Mike Pool announced today the selection of Jerome E. Perez as the BLM's new director for the agency's state office in Oregon and Washington.  Perez is currently the Deputy Regional Forester for the U.S. Forest Service's Intermountain Region in Ogden, Utah.  His starting date is yet to be determined.   He succeeds former Oregon/Washington State Director Ed Shepard.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Openings Still Available on Advisory Councils</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/OR-12-30_RAC_3rdCall.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/news/files/OR-12-30_RAC_3rdCall.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is extending the deadline for nominations for 16 positions on its three Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) in Oregon and Washington. Nominations must be submitted by Sept 4.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2012 08:30:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Update on the Sardine Fire</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/SardineFire.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/SardineFire.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Crews worked throughout the day yesterday and made significant progress establishing control lines.  Additional resources arrived in the morning to help with the suppression effort allowing initial attack resources to return to their bases.  The fire is located 10 miles southeast of the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center and 10 miles northwest of Durkee Oregon.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Lightning Strikes-Sunday August 19th</title>
<link>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/Fires_8_19.pdf</link>
<guid>http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/newsroom/files/Fires_8_19.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Sunday, August 19th the District experienced additional lightning storms. This time lightning also struck in the northern part of the District near Baker City.]]></description><category>Vale</category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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