Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Caution Urged on Public Roads

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management, Lakeview District, advises travelers on roads crossing public land to use caution as spring snowmelt has resulted in muddy and flood

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Bureau of Land Management Approves Future Acquisition of 4,000 Acres in Central Oregon

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Bureau of Land Management asks for input on upgrades at Priest Hole Recreation Site

Prineville, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is asking for public input on a proposal to make improvements to the Priest Hole Recreation Site.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Yellowbottom Campground opening delayed due to safety concerns

Eugene, Ore. — Bureau of Land Management recreation managers are delaying the seasonal opening of the Yellowbottom Campground, located about 20 miles outside of Sweet Home.

Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management is hiring 100 interns!

Portland, Ore. — Are you looking to kickstart a career in civil service?

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

BLM Wenatchee Field Office plans prescribed burn project near Entiat

Entiat, WA – Bureau of Land Management officials plan to conduct a prescribed burn on approximately 12 acres of land west of Entiat, WA in Chelan County sometime between April 10 a

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument seeking Artist-In-Residence Applications

Medford Ore. — Officials with the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument are accepting applications for its summer Artist-in-Residence program.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO, Lakeview DO, Medford DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Roseburg DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks proposals to fund natural resource projects

Portland, Ore. – About $3 million in funding is available for natural resource projects that restore and improve public lands across western Oregon.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Renew with Nature: Hike the Table Rocks!

Joint News Release
Bureau of Land Management, Medford District
The Nature Conservancy

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

BLM Burns District Announces Recreation Fee Changes Beginning April 1

HINES, Ore. – After decades of maintaining the same price, the Bureau of Land Management will increase overnight camping fees at six campgrounds in eastern Oregon.

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

Public invited to join celebration of the San Juan Islands National Monument 10th anniversary

Friday Harbor, WA – March 25 marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the San Juan Islands National Monument.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Bureau of Land Management Asking for Input on Potential Acquisition

Prineville, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a proposal to acquire about 4,000 acres of private land along the John Day River.

Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management asks for feedback on aquatic restoration proposal

Portland, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Announces Rural Fire Readiness Program Equipment Transfer Application

Portland, Ore. — Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the application process for wildland fire equipment under the Rural Fire Readiness (RFR) program.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

BLM seeks comments on placer gold mine expansion proposal

BAKER CITY, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM to Begin Ignitions on 1,243-Acre Fuels Reduction Project Southeast of Brothers

Prineville, Ore. — The Prineville District, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to begin ignitions on a 1,243-acre fuels reduction project Thursday, February 16.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Steens Mountain Advisory Council to hold Feb 2023 Meeting

Hines, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Temporarily Closes Airport Allotment Parking Lot for Maintenance

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

BLM issues decision on Western Oregon project to improve fire resilience

Grants Pass, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM asks public to avoid user-created parking site near Cline Buttes Recreation Area for public safety

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Announces John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council Meeting

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM to Host Public Meeting about John Day River

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

BLM waives day use fees in observance of Washington's Birthday

PORTLAND, Ore — In honor of George Washington’s birthday and to increase recreational access to public land, the Bureau of Land Management is waiving recreation standard amenity an

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM plans prescribed burn to benefit wildlife at Warner Wetlands

LAKEVIEW, Ore.