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BLM publishes proposed and final rules in the Federal Register and carries out environmental reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Announcing and explaining bureau plans and proposals and providing the public an opportunity to comment on proposed actions is an important part of informed management. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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BLM and USWFS Launch Prescribed Burn Season in the Pacific Northwest

The BLM and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service will begin prescribed burning throughout Oregon and Washington as weather, fuel, and air quality become favorable. Operations will continue throughout the fall and winter.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
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Temporary Closure Resumption for the Sheepshead/Heath Creek Emergency Horse Gather

The BLM is resuming an emergency wild horse and burro gather in the Sheepshead/Heath Creek Herd Management Area (HMA). This is a notice to close public lands within the HMA during the gather (tentatively Oct 1-Oct 6).
Oregon-Washington, Burns DO
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BLM Issues Decision on Egypt and Second Flat Fires - Forestry

The Bureau of Land Management Three Rivers Field office has issued a decision record for a categorical exclusion for the Egypt and Second Flat Fires Forestry CE.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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BLM Issues Decision on John Day River Special Recreation Permits

The BLM has issued a decision record for a categorical exclusion that establishes a consistent process for issuing SRPs on the John Day River to meet operational needs and support high‑quality recreation opportunities.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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BLM Issues Decision on John Day River Boater Permit Adjustments

The BLM has issued a decision that makes adjustments to the John Day River boater permit system to improve access, promote visitor safety, protect natural resources, and enhance the river’s ORV.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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BLM Opens New Location for Firewood Collection in Lake County

Trees cut to reduce wildfire risk on public lands will soon find a second life as firewood for local residents. The BLM has opened a new firewood collection area following the Fremont Fuels Management project.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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BLM Issues Decision on 2026 Integrated Invasive Plant Management on the Prineville District

The Bureau of Land Management Prineville District Deschutes Field Office has issued a decision record for an environmental assessment to expand and update its existing integrated invasive plant management program.
Oregon-Washington, Burns DO
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BLM Rescinds Fire Prevention Order for Public Lands within BLM Burns District Sept. 24, 2026

The Bureau of Land Management has rescinded restrictions and prohibitions on specific activities and equipment to mitigate the risk of human-caused fires on lands administered by the BLM Burns District, Oregon.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO
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BLM Issues Decision on Dorena Substation Conduit Excavation and Installation

The BLM has issued a decision record for an applicant, Lane Electric Cooperative, to excavate and install conduit at and near the Dorena Substation to tie into existing infrastructure.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
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BLM Issues Decisions on Three Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation DNAs

The BLM has issued Decisions on three Determinations of NEPA Adequacy for the Crowley, Lytle, and Hat Fires Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation Determinations of NEPA Adequacy.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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BLM Prepares for Aerial Seeding and Herbicide Treatment

The BLM is helping scarred rangeland recover from wildfire. Crews are preparing to seed burned areas and treat invasive grasses from the air, helping restore vegetation and reduce future wildfire risk across SE Oregon.

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