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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
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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, Medford DO

Be Fire Aware: Fire Restrictions in Effect on Bureau of Land Management Public Lands in Medford District

MEDFORD, Ore.

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.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Loon Lake Opens for Weekend Day Use

North Bend, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce the opening of weekend day use at Loon Lake Recreation Site. The day use area will be open from 8 a.m.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Loon Lake Recreation Area Reopening Update

North Bend, Ore. – As July begins, the Bureau of Land Management grows nearer to reopening Loon Lake Recreation Area.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Campfire Restrictions effective on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning July 1

As the weather continues to trend towards warming and drying, officials are increasing campfire restrictions on those lands located within the boundaries of the Wild section of the Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Bureau of Land Management Oregon launches GeoTour

Christmas Valley Back Country Byway
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Urges Fourth of July Visitors to Recreate Responsibly

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — On the Fourth of July, we celebrate and reflect on the freedom and liberty for all Americans.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Campfires Allowed at Coos Bay District Campgrounds

NORTH BEND, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Fire Season Begins June 24, 2022

Joint News Release
Douglas Forest Protective Association
Bureau of Land Management, Roseburg District
U.S. Forest Service, Umpqua National Forest

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Lakeview District Poster Contest: Local Students Educate Through Artwork

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association and Tread Lightly recently partnered to host a Be Prepared poster cont

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Expect delays for bridge inspections

Grants Pass, Ore. — The Federal Highway Administration will be conducting two bridge inspections on BLM-managed bridges on Saturday, June 11, 2022.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Court order restores public access to Teaters Road

Prineville, Ore. — A federal district court issued an order on May 17, 2022, requiring Waibel Ranches to allow the public and the government the use of Teaters Road.