Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington

BLM Releases Newest BLM Facts Almanac!

Do you know how many visits were made to BLM recreation sites last year? Or how many breathtaking Wild & Scenic Rivers you can find here?

Oregon-Washington

BLM releases draft sage-grouse EIS

As part of a joint effort with the U.S.

Oregon-Washington

Western Oregon planning team hosts community listening sessions

As part of a continued conversation with the public about the planning effort in western Oregon, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting four community listening sessions to lay the foundati

Oregon-Washington

Forest Service, BLM Map Prices to Increase

The price of most hard-copy Pacific Northwest Recreation Series, Wilderness, Ranger District, and Special Area maps will increase January 1, 2014, the U.S.

Oregon-Washington

Recreation Fees Waived During Veterans Day Weekend

The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are waiving fees at most day-use recreation sites over Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 9-11, in honor of U.S.

Oregon-Washington

Celebrate the Outdoors! National Public Lands Day 2013

National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation's largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands. In 2013, the 20th Anniversary of National Public Lands Day will be held on Saturday, Sept.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Oregon/Washington State Office is Moving

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Oregon and Washington is relocating the state office. The BLM office move is scheduled to occur between Friday, Aug. 2 and Monday, Aug.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Selects New Coos Bay District Manager

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon/Washington State Director Jerry Perez announced the selection of Patricia Burke as the new the Coos Bay District Manager.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Shares the Purpose and Need Statement for Western Oregon Planning Effort

To enhance the transparency and increase public involvement in the western Oregon planning process, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is releasing the Purpose and Need statement for the Resource

Oregon-Washington

Fireworks and Exploding Targets Banned on BLM Lands 2013

Effective June 1, 2013, 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

Agreement signed to conserve sage-grouse on grazing allotments

PORTLAND, Ore. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the U.S.

Oregon-Washington

Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line Map and Routes Available Online

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has identified the preliminary preferred alternatives for the proposed Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line (B2H Project).

Oregon-Washington

USFWS, BLM, USFS Leadership Travel to Pacific Northwest to Discuss Northern Spotted Owl Recovery, Forest Health

As part of the Administration's on-going commitment to improving forest health in the Pacific Northwest, recovering the northern spotted owl, and supporting sustainable economic opportunities for l

Oregon-Washington

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils 2013, Second Call

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Oregon and Washington is seeking public nominations for open positions on three of its Resource Advisory Councils (RACs), which advise the BLM on public land

Oregon-Washington

RAP Camp Applications Due May 6

Klamath Falls, Oregon – It’s that time of year for students to sign up for the 22nd annual Resources and People (RAP) Camp held the week of June 16 at Camp Esther Applegate located

Oregon-Washington

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils 2013

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Oregon and Washington is seeking public nominations for open positions on its four Resource Advisory Councils (RACs), which advise the BLM on public land issu

Oregon-Washington

Interactive workshops seek public input on recreation area, river use

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is currently involved in Resource Management Planning (RMP) on more than 2.5 million acres in western Oregon.

Oregon-Washington

New Recreation Maps Available for the Holidays!

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have released two new maps for the 2013 recreation season.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Releases Decision for Hardrock Prospecting

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it has issued a decision that approves two hardrock prospecting permits for geological exploration within the Gifford Pinchot National Fores

Oregon-Washington

BLM Selects Abbie Jossie as New Roseburg District Manager

PORTLAND, OR — Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon/Washington State Director Jerome Perez announced today his selection of Ms.

Oregon-Washington

BLM seeks public input on recreation area, river use

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is currently involved in Resource Management Planning (RMP) on more than 2.5 million acres in western Oregon.

Oregon-Washington

Partners in Conservation Awards Announced

On October 18, 2012, Secretary Ken Salazar will present the 2012 Partners in Conservation Awards in Washington, D.C. From Oregon, two projects were nominated for this prestigious honor.

Oregon-Washington

Fire Restrictions Extended Throughout Oregon & Washington

In response to the hot, dry weather, both Oregon and Washington have extended their bans on recreational fires in some areas.

Oregon-Washington

Proposed Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline: Land Management Plan Amendments and Right-of-Way Grant

Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S.

Oregon-Washington

Oregon and California Lands Act Celebrates 75th Anniversary

PORTLAND, OR — This year marks the 75th anniversary of the O&C Act of 1937.