Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington

Oregon Fossil Discovery Reveals Last Non-human Primate Species in North America

Kimberly, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

BLM to Extend Western Oregon Planning Comment Period

Today the BLM announced that it will be extending the public comment period for the Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP)/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for western Oregon.

Oregon-Washington

Oregon BLM to hold Resource Management Plan Open House in Portland

On June 15, the Oregon State Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be offering an opportunity for the public to learn about the Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP)/Environmental Impac

Oregon-Washington

Fireworks and Exploding Targets Ban 2015

Effective June 1, 2015, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) prohibits the use of fireworks and exploding targets on all BLM-managed public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Distributes Payments to Counties 2015

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

Oregon-Washington

Ten New Prehistoric Rodent Species Discovered in Oregon's John Day Basin

Kimberly, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Oregon BLM Plans Open Houses and Workshops

Six Bureau of Land Management (BLM) District offices will be offering opportunities for the public to learn about the Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP)/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for w

Oregon-Washington

BLM Releases Draft Plan for Western Oregon

Today the Bureau of Land Management announced the release of draft alternatives for the future management of 2.5 million acres of BLM-administered lands in western Oregon to better achieve social,

Oregon-Washington

BLM Releases Draft Plan for Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released for public comment the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Land-use Plan Amendments for the Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line Pro

Oregon-Washington

BLM debuts San Juan Islands National Monument poster!

On Thursday, Dec.

Oregon-Washington

Pacific Connector Draft Environmental Impact Statement Released November 7, 2014

Today the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S.

Oregon-Washington

Western Rivers Conservancy Award for Sandy River Recreation Projects

The Public Lands Foundation presented the Western Rivers Conservancy (WRC) with a 2014 Landscape Certificate of Appreciation for work along the Sandy River.

Oregon-Washington

Emergency Gather Approved for Wild Horse Herd

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burns District Office will conduct an emergency wild horse gather within the Weaver Lake portion of the Palomino Buttes Herd Management Area (HMA) this week.

Oregon-Washington

Celebrate the Outdoors! National Public Lands Day 2014!

Portland, Ore. – On Saturday, September 27, the BLM is hosting numerous National Public Lands Day events throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Selects Eugene District Manager

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces Kathryn (Kathy) Stangl as the new Eugene district manager.

Oregon-Washington

Fireworks and Exploding Targets Ban 2014

Effective May 15, 2014, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) prohibits the use of fireworks and exploding targets on all BLM-managed public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Distributes Payments to Counties 2014

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

Oregon-Washington

BLM Selects Robert Towne as Interim Eugene District Manager

Portland, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces Robert Towne as the Interim District Manager for the Eugene District.

Oregon-Washington

BLM continues planning effort to conserve sage-grouse

As part of a huge effort to conserve the Greater Sage-Grouse and its habitat across 10 western states, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a

Oregon-Washington

BLM to conduct a Special Recreation Permit Program audit

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon State Office is preparing to conduct an audit of its Special Recreation Permit (SRP) Program for the 2011 through 2013 use seasons.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Releases Planning Criteria for Western Oregon

Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) shared the Planning Criteria document for the Resource Management Plans for Western Oregon.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils 2014

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public nominations for open positions on its Resource Advisory Councils (RAC) that advise the BLM on public land issues.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Selects San Juan Islands National Monument Manager

Spokane, WA -- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District Manager Daniel Picard announces the selection of Marcia deChadenedes as the San Juan Islands National Monument Manag