Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

The Prineville District BLM increases recreational access to rivers and campgrounds in Central Oregon

With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by local, county and state officials, the Prineville District announced that recreational access is increasing in many locations throughout Central OR.
Oregon-Washington

BLM begins to restore access to certain developed recreation facilities in Oregon

Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is increasing recreational access in Oregon.
Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

The BLM increases recreational access to sites in Washington State

With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by Washington State officials, the BLM today announced that the Spokane District is increasing recreational access to sites in eastern Washington.
Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

BLM Spokane District restores access to some recreation sites for day use

The Bureau of Land Management is restoring access to the below recreation sites for day use only, effective today.
Oregon-Washington

BLM Announces 2020 Fire Prevention Order

Portland, Ore. – Effective May 10, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is prohibiting the use of fireworks, target shooting with exploding targets, and firing tracer

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Prineville BLM opens personal woodcutting season

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Collaboration between Federal, State and Local partners results in 2020 Oregon Heritage Excellence Award

Medford, Oregon – The Bureau of Land Management Medford District is one of several partners recognized for work on the Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Clover Flat Prescribed Fire

Lakeview, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Lakeview BLM Releases Final EIS and Issues Decision on the Perlite Mine Expansion

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Lakeview District BLM Selling Firewood Permits

Lakeview, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management Lakeview and Klamath Falls field offices will begin issuing firewood permits April 15.

Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management Oregon-Washington sells nearly 49 million board feet of timber in one week

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington sold a total of 48.8 million board feet of timber at auctions last month.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

BLM Medford District temporarily closes developed recreation facilities

Medford, Oregon – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.

Spokane DO

BLM temporarily closes recreation sites across Washington State

Spokane, Wash. – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the first priority of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

BLM Roseburg District temporarily closes developed recreation facilities

Portland, Oregon – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

BLM temporarily closes developed recreation sites on the southern Oregon Coast

North Bend, Oregon – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Prineville District temporarily closes some recreation facilities and areas

Central Oregon – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO, Roseburg DO, Vale DO, Spokane DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Burns DO, Coos Bay DO, Lakeview DO, Medford DO

BLM temporarily closes developed recreation facilities in Oregon

Portland, Oregon – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

BLM Coos Bay District sells 1.9 million board feet of timber

NORTH BEND, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management Coos Bay District sold 1.94 million board feet of timber at an oral auction on Friday, February 28.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

BLM Coos Bay District sells 2.3 million board feet of timber

NORTH BEND, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management Coos Bay District sold 2.34 million board feet of timber at an oral auction on Friday, January 31.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Artist-in-Residence Program: Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Seeking 2020 Applications

Medford, Ore. – Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument (CSNM) is now accepting applications for its summer Artist-in-Residence program.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO, Burns DO, Lakeview DO

BLM Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council to hold meetings in February and April

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management is announcing that the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council will hold two meetings in February and April 2020.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Maps and GIS Data Now Available Online!

Portland, Ore. – Maps, ownership, and orientation are increasingly important in today’s complex world.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Loon Lake Recreation Site not opening summer 2020

North Bend, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Releases Final Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Act Decision

Portland, Ore.