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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.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Christmas Tree Permits Available Nov. 21

NORTH BEND, Ore. – Travelling to the woods to find the perfect Christmas tree is a holiday tradition for many families.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Prescribed burns planned on Coos Bay BLM lands

NORTH BEND, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin burning slash piles on BLM-managed lands the week of Nov.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Prescribed Burning to Begin on BLM Managed Lands

Roseburg, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting prescribed burns in portions of Douglas County on BLM-administered lands beginning the week of November 14.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM to Begin Pile Burning in Steelhead Falls Project Area

Prineville, Ore. — If conditions are favorable, the Prineville District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to begin burning 367 acres of hand piles the week of November 14.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM to Burn 13 Logging Slash Piles Southeast of La Pine

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Starts 622-Acre Juniper Thinning Project

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Campfire Restrictions Lifted on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Effective October 26, 2022

Joint News Release
Bureau of Land Management, Medford District
USDA Forest Service, Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Annual Fire Prevention and Emergency Closure Order on Public Lands Rescinded

Roseburg, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has removed all fire restrictions and emergency closures on lands administered by the BLM, Roseburg District.