Press Releases

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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.

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

Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council to host meeting

VALE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet in person in Hines, Ore., on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 28 and March 1.

Spokane DO

BLM approves management plan for San Juan Islands National Monument

San Juan Islands, WA – The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the San Juan Islands National Monument Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Record of Decision (ROD

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM to host public meeting in Bend for input on potential updates to solar energy program

BEND, Oregon — As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

BLM to host public meeting in Spokane for input on potential updates to solar energy program

SPOKANE, Washington — As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping m

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Seeks Volunteer Host for Gerber Recreation Area

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – If you are an outdoor enthusiast looking for some adventure this summer, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) might have just what you are looking for.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Implements Seasonal Wildlife Closures for Nesting Birds of Prey in Central Oregon

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

BLM waives day use fees in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

PORTLAND, Ore — In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Transfers Water Tender and Fire Engine to Two Rural Wildland Firefighting Partners

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Lakeview Field Office Hires Three New Employees

The Bureau of Land Management’s Lakeview District has hired three new employees, Caroline Gish, Liza Hamilton, and Caitlin Emery.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Invites Public Input on Proposed Redmond Project

Prineville, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is offering people the opportunity to provide input on the City of Redmond’s request to lease BLM public lands.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Klamath Falls Field Office Announces Online-Only Sale of Christmas Tree Permits for 2022

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — ‘Tis the season! Looking for an outdoor experience to celebrate the holidays? How about cutting down your own Christmas tree?

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Christmas tree permits now available!

Roseburg, Ore. -- Christmas tree permits will be available from the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Roseburg District Office from November 28 through December 23, 2022.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management reduces some closures in the Rum Creek Fire Area

Grants Pass, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

North Spit docks removed for winter

NORTH BEND, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will remove the docks from the water at the North Spit Boat Ramp as early as Monday, Nov. 21, depending on weather.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM to Conduct Beaty Butte Wild Horse Gather

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lakeview District will begin a wild horse gather on or about December 1, 2022.