Press Releases
Prineville District BLM to host National Public Lands Day event
Prineville, Ore. — The BLM Prineville District, Deschutes Field Office is hosting a National Public Lands Day event on Saturday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Volunteers sought for National Public Lands Day event at Bastendorff Beach
NORTH BEND, Ore. – Join the Bureau of Land Management for a fun-filled morning on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Bastendorff Beach to celebrate National Public Lands Day.
Josephine County and Bureau of Land Management re-open some recreation sites along Rogue River
Be fire aware: Campfires banned to protect against wildfire
NORTH BEND, Ore. – Due to high fire danger and forecasted extreme fire weather for the upcoming weekend, Bureau of Land Management Coos Bay District officials are implementing addi
Bureau of Land Management issues emergency fire closures for the Van Meter Fire
Klamath Falls, ORE. – As a result of fire activity, the Bureau of Land Management Klamath
The BLM to begin Pokegama Herd Management Area wild horse gather
LAKEVIEW, Ore. — In September of 2020, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lakeview District, Klamath Falls Field Office, began a wild horse gather on private property within and a
Second public comment period open for Alvord Allotment Management Plan
Hines, Ore. – On Friday, September 2, the Bureau of Land Management Burns District re-released a draft Environmental Assessment for livestock grazing in the Alvord allotme
Expanded emergency fire closure area issued by the Bureau of Land Management for Rum Creek Fire
Medford, Ore – As a result of continued fire growth, the Bureau of Land Management Grants Pass Field Office has expanded the temporary closure of BLM-managed lands in the vici
Bureau of Land Management and Josephine County close recreation sites along Rogue River
Medford, Ore – As a result of the Rum Creek Fire, the Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the Josephine County Sheriff and Josephine County Parks, is closing recreation
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.