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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.

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.