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Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management to Host National Public Lands Day Events

PORTLAND, OR – On Saturday, September 25, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting numerous National Public Lands Day events across Oregon and Washington.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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Prineville BLM and Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests decrease public use restrictions and lower IFPL

Due to increased moisture and cooling temperatures, fire officials will downgrade public use restrictions to allow campfires in designated campgrounds and lower the Industrial Fire Precaution Level to a Level 2.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Bureau of Land Management Lakeview District issues emergency fire closures

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Bureau of Land Management Plans Emergency Wild Horse Gather on Barren Valley Complex in southeast Oregon

VALE, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Bureau of Land Management Issues Emergency Closure for Public Lands within the Skyline Complex Poole Fire

Roseburg, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Klamath Falls Field Office Campgrounds Entering the Off-Season

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — While the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLMs) Gerber Recreation Area remains open year-round, the area will be entering off-season starting Sept. 9, 2021.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

BLM seeks comments on the removal of Hult Dam

Springfield, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the future of the aging Hult Dam, including the removal of the structure to protect public safety.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Bureau of Land Management Plans Emergency Wild Horse Gather at Palomino Buttes

HINES, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Bureau of Land Management Amends Emergency Closure to Open Scaredman Campground

Roseburg, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

BLM Plans Stinkingwater Wild Horse Gather

HINES, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Bureau of Land Management Amends Emergency Closure and Closes Scaredman Campground for Public Safety

Roseburg, Ore.

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 July 7, 2021.

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

Fire Restrictions Extended for Public Lands in Eastern Washington

Spokane, WA – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District will extend fire restrictions on public lands administered by the BLM and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) in east

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Bureau of Land Management Roseburg District closing Francis Creek Road to aid wildfire suppression

ROSEBURG, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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BLM Announces New Lakeview Deputy District Manager

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is pleased to announce the selection of Angela Bulla as the new Deputy District Manager for the Lakeview District.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Mountain of the Rogue trails slated to re-open July 30

Medford, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

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

MEDFORD, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Campfire Restrictions Increase to Stage 3 on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning July 28

Officials with the BLM, Forest Service, and Oregon Department of Forestry are increasing campfire restrictions within the boundaries of the Wild section of the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Bureau of Land Management completes land exchange with Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

Prineville, Ore. — After twelve years of collaboration, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has completed a land exchange with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Ore

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

Fire Restrictions Increasing for Public Lands in Eastern Washington

Spokane, WA – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District will increase fire restrictions on public lands administered by the BLM and the Bureau of Reclamation (B

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Bureau of Land Management Seeks Public Input on Proposed Invasive Plant Management Environmental Assessment

Roseburg, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM to begin Pokegama Herd Management Area wild horse gather

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO, Roseburg DO

Expect delays on Cow Creek Backcountry Byway

Glendale, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

Help prevent the spread of wildfires this holiday weekend

SPOKANE, Wash. – As Washingtonians make plans for many outdoor memories this holiday weekend, please remember to keep fire safety in mind.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Vale Bureau of Land Management expanding fire restrictions effective July 1

VALE, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Vale District Office announced today additional fire restrictions will take effect Thursday, July 1.