Northwest Oregon: Fire Restrictions for Gooseneck Area Begin September 2
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Salem, Ore.— Beginning at 12:01a.m. on Saturday, September 2, campfires and open source flames will be prohibited on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands in the Gooseneck area, located northwest of Dallas, Ore. Recreational shooting, except for legal hunting, will also be prohibited in the area due to fire danger risks. Extremely dry conditions in conjunction with current and expected weather forecasts have elevated the potential risk of wildfire starts throughout the area.
The increased restrictions will be in effect for up to 30 days, and cover to all lands in the Gooseneck Extensive Recreation Management Area, Mill Creek Ridge Area of Critical Environmental Concern, and Mill Creek Special Recreation Management Area. The restrictions apply to all fires inside and outside of established fire rings, including those in developed recreation sites. Campers can still cook with portable cooking stoves that use pressurized liquid gas with a turn-off switch. All recreation sites will remain open to visitors and overnight campers.
As stewards, the BLM manages public lands for the benefit of current and future generations, supporting conservation as we pursue our multiple-use mission. For updated fire information or to report any unauthorized fire activity, please contact the State of Oregon Department of Forestry.
Additional information about wildland fire conditions in the Pacific Northwest is available at: http://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/
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.