BLM to re-open lands and recreation sites along West Fork Evans Creek
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MEDFORD, OR. - The BLM roads, lands and recreation sites along the West Fork of Evans Creek that were previously closed due to the Grave Creek Fire and Pleasant Creek Fire within the Garner Complex are now re-opened to the public due to lessened fire activity in the area. The BLM has been working closely with the fire team managing these fires, and had determined that it is currently safe for the public to use the area. Please be aware of changing conditions and prepared should fire activity change, through checking on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BLMOregon/posts/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/BLMOregon or call the Medford District at 541 618-2200.
The public is advised to use extreme caution while traveling and recreating on public lands and to follow the current public use restrictions. Note that fire danger is EXTREME, and No campfires are allowed at any time in any location. Other restrictions include, but are not limited to: no fireworks, smoke only in enclosed vehicles on improved roads, no motorized vehicles off of improved roads, and you must carry one shovel and one gallon of water or one 2½ pound or larger fire extinguisher when traveling improved roads other than state highways, county roads and driveways.
For current Oregon Department of Forestry southwest Oregon fire restrictions see: www.swofire.com.
For BLM Oregon/Washington fire restrictions see: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions
For information on the Garner Complex see: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5935/
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.