Press Releases
BLM Announces Partial Closure of Big Pines Recreation Site
Ellensburg, Wash. -- Effective Oct. 31, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Big Pines recreation site within the Yakima River Canyon will be partially closed to camping.
BLM Announces Its Preferred Alternative for the Vantage to Pomona
Spokane, Wash. -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Vantage to Pomona Heights T
BLM Lifts Fire Restrictions in Eastern Washington
Spokane, Wash. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District has lifted the regulated fire closure on public lands administered by the BLM in eastern Washington.
BLM to Host Public Meetings for Fire Restoration Project
BLM Plans Second South Steens Wild Horse Bait Trap Gather
HINES, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burns District announced today plans to conduct a second bait/water trap gather of wild horses within the South Steens He
Northwest Oregon Resource Advisory Council Meets October 13-14 & 20, 2016
Three Fingers Emergency Wild Horse Gather Concludes Successfully
VALE, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vale District has concluded an emergency gather of wild horses in the Three Fingers Herd Management Area (HMA).
Tidepool Discovery Times at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area September 2016
Newport, Ore. -- The Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area invites everyone to explore the tidepools at Cobble Beach!
New Safety Standards for BLM and Partner Organizations' Fire Response
Portland, Ore. – New standards for training, equipment and communication established this week will enhance the safety and efficiency of the partnership between the Bureau
BLM Proposes Fee Changes at Salem District Recreation Sites
Salem, Ore.— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing fee changes at the Alsea Falls Recreation Area and Fishermen’s Bend Campground, as well as recreation sites w
BLM Approves Path Forward to Increase Timber Harvest and Environmental
Portland, Ore. –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today approved an historic path forward for local communities in Western Oregon with Resource Management Plans (RMPs) t
Fireworks and Exploding Targets Ban 2016
Portland, Ore. – As we approach Memorial Day, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S.
BLM Selects Elizabeth Burghard as Medford District Manager
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces Elizabeth Burghard as the Medford District Manager. Burghard replaces Dayne Barron who held the position of Medford District Manager.
BLM Unveils Vintage-Style Commemorative Poster of Steens Mountain
The Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington State Office released a new vintage-style poster and postcards of Steens Mountain for Earth Day 2016.
Press Conference on BLM Proposed Plan to Increase Timber Harvest and Environmental Protections in Western Oregon Forests
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be holding a press conference on Tuesday, April 12, at 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., to discuss the release of the Proposed Resource Management Plan (RMP) for western
BLM Releases Proposed Plan to Increase Timber Harvest and Environmental Protections in Western Oregon Forests
Portland, Ore.
BLM Releases Preliminary Agency Preferred Alternative for the Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line Project
To provide an update on the status of the proposed Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line project, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the release of the preliminary preferred alte
BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils 2016
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently announced that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on 34 Resource Advisory Councils (RACs), including six in Oregon and two in Washingto
BLM Distributes Secure Rural Schools Payments to Western Oregon Counties
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it has issued payment to 18 counties in western Oregon eligible under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act extensio
Release of Environmental Assessment for Goat Mountain Project
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in cooperation with the U.S.
Sage Grouse Withdrawal Meetings -- Update
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding meetings regarding mineral withdrawal related to the new sage-grouse plan at the BLM Lakeview District Office, in Lakeview, Oregon, from 5:00 to 7:00
Pacific Connector Final Environmental Impact Statement Released October 28, 2015
Portland, Ore. – Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S.