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Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

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

Oregon-Washington

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.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

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.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

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.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Be Fire Aware: Extreme Fire Danger on Public Lands in Medford District

MEDFORD, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

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.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

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.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

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.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

BLM Plans Medusahead Treatments in Oregon's Burns District

HINES, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Be Fire Aware: Extreme Fire Danger on Public Lands in Lakeview District

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

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.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM seeks nominations to the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council

PRINEVILLE, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management Announces 20-year Extension for Withdrawal of Lands for Holden Mine Reclamation Site

Chelan, Washington - The Bureau of Land Management announced today a

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Campfire Restrictions Effective on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning July 22

Officials are prohibiting campfire use on those lands located within the boundaries of the Wild section of the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Steens Mountain Advisory Council Accepting Applications for Membership

Hines, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Federal public lands agencies enacting additional fire restrictions in Malheur County

VALE, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

BLM Proposes Overnight Fee Increases at Burns District Campgrounds

Hines, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

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.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Fire Restrictions Increase on BLM-Managed Public Lands in Harney County

Hines, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM launches public scoping period for La Pine Grazing Allotments Renewal Project

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM starts Sunflower Creek culvert replacement on South Fork John Day Road

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Mountain of the Rogue trail system reopened after parking lot expansion

Medford, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Oregon’s First GeoTour Attracts More Than 300 People to Kickoff Event

CHRISTMAS VALLEY, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

New Fire Detection Camera on Bryant Mountain

LAKEVIEW, Ore.