Press Releases
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 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
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.
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 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
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,
Evidence of One of the Oldest Human Occupations in Western United States Discovered on BLM Land in Southeast Oregon
Portland, Ore.
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
Pacific Connector Draft Environmental Impact Statement Released November 7, 2014
Today the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S.
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.
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.
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.
BLM Selects Eugene District Manager
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces Kathryn (Kathy) Stangl as the new Eugene district manager.
BLM National Director to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of LWCF at the Sandy Ridge Trailhead
Welches, Ore.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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