Press Releases
Fire Restrictions Increased for Public Lands in Eastern Washington
Bureau of Land Management issues additional emergency fire closures for Rum Creek Fire
Medford, Ore – As a result of increased fire activity, the Bureau of Land Management Grants Pass Field Office has temporarily closed BLM-managed areas near the Rum Creek Fire
Bureau of Land Management re-opens Rogue River to boating as conditions allow
Merlin, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management, Grants Pass Field Office, in coordination with the Northwest Incident Management Team 13, has decided to re-open the Lower Section of
Rogue River and Rogue River Trail Closed Due to Rum Creek Fire
Medford, Oregon – As a result of the Rum Creek Fire, the BLM is closing and not permitting use of the Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River and Rogue River Trail from Grave Creek to Ru
Rainie Falls Trail closed until further notice
Medford, Oregon – As a result of fire activity, the Rainie Falls Trail, located on the south side of the Rogue River near Grave Creek, will be closed until further notice.
BLM Lakeview Field Office to Host National Public Lands Event
LAKEVIEW, Ore. — On Saturday, September 24, 2022, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLMs) Lakeview Field Office is hosting a National Public Lands Day event near Anderson Lake
Annual maintenance fees for mining claims due Sept. 1
PORTLAND, Ore - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officials remind mining claimants that annual maintenance fees are due on Thursday, September 1, 2022.
BLM Plans South Steens Wild Horse Gather
HINES, Ore. – Today the Bureau of Land Management announced plans to gather wild horses within and immediately adjacent to the Souths Steens Herd Management Area.
Limited Camping Opens at Loon Lake Recreation Site
North Bend, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce that a part of the Loon Lake Recreation Site is now open for weekend camping.
BLM E-Mile Recreation Site Public Comment Period Opens
Roseburg, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management is considering options to convert the E-Mile Day Use Site to an overnight campground with upgraded amenities.
BLM to close Flatiron Rock Trailhead parking area for maintenance
Prineville, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Prineville District plans to close the Flatiron Rock Trailhead parking area August 1-5 for maintenance.
Vale Bureau of Land Management expanding fire restrictions across Vale District
VALE, Ore. – Despite a late, wet spring, the risk of wildfire is increasing rapidly across eastern Oregon as hot and dry conditions continue.
BLM E-Mile Recreation Site Public Open House
Roseburg, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is considering options to convert the E-Mile Day Use Site, to an overnight campground with upgraded amenities.
Campfire Restrictions Effective on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning July 22
Collaborative wildfire mitigation projects aid Willowcreek Fire suppression
VALE, Ore. — Fuel breaks built by the Bureau of Land Management and partners helped stop last month’s Willowcreek Fire from growing even larger.