Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington

Washington: BLM modifies Fire Restrictions Order in Eastern Washington

Fire restrictions on lands administered by the BLM and by the Bureau of Reclamation have been modified to prohibit the building, maintaining, attending or using a fire of any type, including charcoal briquette fires. 
Oregon-Washington

BLM to re-open lands and recreation sites along West Fork Evans Creek

MEDFORD, OR.

Burns DO, Lakeview DO

BLM Advisory Council to meet in Lakeview, Oregon

LAKEVIEW, Ore.  –  The Bureau of Land Management today announced it will hold a meeting of the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council.  The public

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Shotgun Creek OHV Area Closed When Fire Danger High

Salem, Ore. – Riding at BLM’s Shotgun Creek Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area is now prohibited when the fire danger level is High or Extreme to reduce the risk for

Oregon-Washington

BLM Issues Fire Restrictions Order in Eastern Washington

Spokane, WA –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District is committed to keeping public landscapes healthy and productive.

Oregon-Washington

Temporary Closures at Wildwood Recreation Site

Salem, Ore. – All access to the Salmon River and several facilities within the Bureau of Land Management’s Wildwood Recreation Site will be temporarily closed on

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers and National Trails Act!

Joint Announcement
USDA Forest Service - Umpqua National Forest
Bureau of Land Management - Roseburg District

Oregon-Washington

July program highlights at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

The Bureau of Land Management’s National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is connecting visitors to public lands and America’s natural and cultural heritage with a variety of programs in July.
Oregon-Washington

Comment period open for wild horse spay feasibility research

HINES, OR – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burns District announces the availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for wild horse spay feasibility and beha

Oregon-Washington

Public Use Restrictions Begin on South Coast BLM Lands

NORTH BEND, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Public Meetings in Oregon Support Review of Sage-Grouse Draft EIS

PORTLAND, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Notice of Intent to Prepare Hult Reservoir and Dam Safety Environmental Impact Statement and Public Meeting

Salem, Ore. -- The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Northwest Oregon District, Siuslaw Field Office will host a public meeting on June 14, 2018 from 3:00 p.m.

Oregon-Washington

See and learn about wild horses at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

BAKER CITY, Ore.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is connecting visitors to public lands and America’s natural an

Oregon-Washington

Fireworks and Exploding Targets Ban 2018

Portland, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

50th Anniversary Celebration of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act!

Joint Announcement
USDA Forest Service - Umpqua National Forest

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Campgrounds Ready to Welcome Visitors

Salem, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Shotcash Timber Sale Public Meeting

Salem, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Employees Receive Prestigious Smokey Bear Award

Joint News Release
USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region

Oregon-Washington

National Oregon Trail Center offers historic leather workshops in June

Baker City, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

BLM and Forest Service Host Free Fishing Event at Fish Lake

MEDFORD, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Announces Artist in Residence Selections for 2018

MEDFORD, Ore. — Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is pleased to announce the artists chosen for its 2018 Artist in Residence (AiR) program.

Oregon-Washington

Formosa Mine Adit #1 Removal Work Continues

Roseburg, OR.

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Deer Creek Stream Restoration Project

Salem, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Public Meeting Scheduled For Yaquina Upgrades

Salem, Ore.