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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.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Campfire Restrictions Increase to Stage 2 on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning June 29

Joint News Release
Bureau of Land Management, Medford District
U.S. Forest Service, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Soda Mountain Road Closure Starting July 6th

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Mountain of the Rogue Recreation Area Closed Until Further Notice

Medford, Oregon – As a result of the North River Fire, the Mountain of the Rogue Recreation Area will be closed until further notice.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO, Medford DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Roseburg DO

Bureau of Land Management Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council to meet virtually June 24 to 25

Medford, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet virtually June 24 to 25, 2021.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Lakeview District Poster Contest: Local Students Educate Through Artwork

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association recently partnered to host a litter and vandalism prevention poster contest

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, Vale DO, Burns DO, Lakeview DO

Southeast Oregon Advisory Council Schedules June 2021 Virtual Meeting

Lakeview, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Bureau of Land Management honors Yaquina Head volunteer for “Making a Difference”

Newport, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO, Lakeview DO, Medford DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Roseburg DO

BLM's Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council to meet virtually May 17, 19, 21

Medford, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet virtually May 17, 19, 21, 2021.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Fire Season Begins May 28th

Joint News Release
Douglas Forest Protective Association
Bureau of Land Management, Roseburg District

Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management provides tips for responsible recreation

Portland, Ore — Memorial Day weekend is a popular time for visitors to enjoy their public lands, and, this year, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is providing tips for

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Steens Mountain Advisory Council Schedules June 2021 Videoconference

Hines, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today the Steens Mountain Advisory Council has scheduled a spring virtual meeting.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Bureau of Land Management Seeks Input on Landscape Management

Roseburg, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Prineville Bureau of Land Management Selling Online Firewood Permits

PRINEVILLE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Deschutes Field Office has added an online option for purchasing firewood-cutting permits for the Williamson Creek juniper f

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Annual campfire restrictions to start on BLM rivers in Central Oregon

Central Oregon — Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect June 1, 2021 on portions of the Deschutes, John Day, White and Crooked Rivers, as well as on BLM-administ

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Klamath Falls Field Office Opening Two Campgrounds in Time for Memorial Day Weekend

Klamath Falls, Ore.