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Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
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National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center reopening May 24, BLM announces

Pioneers of all ages and backgrounds are invited to celebrate the May 24 reopening of the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker City, Ore.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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BLM Klamath Falls Field Office Opens Gerber in Time for Memorial Day Weekend

The Bureau of Land Management’s Klamath Falls Field Office is announcing the opening of the Gerber Campground in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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John Day River Boater's Guide available for 2024 river season

To create a better recreation experience, BLM officials at the Prineville District have released a new edition of the John Day River Boater’s Guide. The release comes just in time for 2024’s river season.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO
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Whittaker Creek and Clay Creek campgrounds to remain closed for 2024 season, Bureau of Land Management announces

Whittaker Creek and Clay Creek campgrounds will remain closed at the start of the 2024 season due to low staffing and the lack of campground host volunteers.
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO
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Susan Creek Falls Trail to be Closed on Weekdays

The Bureau of Land Management will close the Susan Creek Falls Trail, Monday through Friday, April 29 to May 17, 2024.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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BLM seeks input for Gerber Forest Health Treatments Environmental Assessment

The BLM Klamath Falls Field Office seeks public input on the Gerber Forest Health Treatments Environmental Assessment.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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BLM hosting Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument plan public meetings

The Bureau of Land Management is inviting you to share your thoughts about the draft management plan for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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Lakeview District Expands Fire Detection Network

BLM Lakeview District and its partners at the Oregon Hazards Lab at the University of Oregon have installed another new fire detection camera in Southeastern Oregon.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Upper Table Rock trailhead and trail closed April 29 – May 2

The Bureau of Land Management will close the Upper Table Rock trailhead and trail April 29 – May 2.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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Lakeview Field Office Selling Firewood Permits

The Bureau of Land Management Lakeview Field Office will begin selling firewood permits starting April 18, 2024.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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Race prompts temporary closure of portions of Cline Buttes/Buckhorn Motorized Recreation Area

Portions of the Cline Buttes/Buckhorn Motorized Recreation Area will be closed Saturday, April 20, 2024.
National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Eastern States, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming
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Biden-Harris Administration finalizes strategy to guide balanced management, conservation of public lands

The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands. The final Public Lands Rule provides tools for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to help improve the health and resilience of public lands in the face of a changing climate; conserve important wildlife habitat and intact landscapes; facilitate responsible development; and better recognize unique cultural and natural resources on public lands. 
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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Klamath Falls Field Office Selling Firewood Permits

The Bureau of Land Management Klamath Falls Field Office will begin selling firewood permits starting April 15, 2024.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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BLM seeks volunteer hosts for Gerber Recreation Area

If you are an outdoor enthusiast looking for some adventure this summer, the Klamath Falls Field Office is looking for volunteer campground hosts for the Gerber Recreation Area.
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO
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Get outside this summer and visit your public lands!

BLM Roseburg District would like to announce the opening dates for the 2024 camping season.
National Office, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming
Renewable Energy Development in the California Desert

Biden-Harris Administration delivers historic milestones, new actions for clean energy on public lands

The Biden-Harris administration today announced a series of historic milestones and actions to promote responsible clean energy development on public lands and help achieve President Biden’s goal of creating a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035.
Oregon-Washington
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Oregon River Trip Planning Just Got Easier

Oregon river information is now more accessible than ever on the National Rivers Project’s recreational river map.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Scientific illustrator selected as Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Artist-in-Residence

Medford, Ore. — Bureau of Land Management leaders are thrilled to introduce Serena Richelle as the 2024 Artist-in-Residence at Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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BLM to hold public meetings on greater sage-grouse land use plan amendments

The Bureau of Land Management manages the largest single share of sage-grouse habitat in the United States—nearly 67 million acres of 145 million total acres.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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BLM re-opens Galice Road ahead of schedule

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO
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BLM acquires 647 acres in Yakima River Canyon, Washington

Lands important for wildlife and recreation acquired through LWCF

National Office, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Oregon-Washington, Wyoming
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Interior Department Announces Nearly $12 Million to Protect and Restore Western Wildlife Habitats and Migration Corridors

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today 

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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BLM Lakeview Field Office Hires Three New Employees

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management's Lakeview Field Office has hired three new employees: Katherine Gendron, Oliver Liu and Lindsey Smith.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
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BLM seeks input on proposed Grassy Mountain Gold Mine Project in Oregon

VALE, Ore.

National Office, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming
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BLM proposes stronger greater sage-grouse conservation plans

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing a draft plan to strengthen greater sage-grous