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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
A range of plant identifications in Big Sur in graphite. Photo courtesy of Serena Richelle.

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
Galice Road showing the area between Almeda County Park and the Grave Creek Boat ramp

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

Oregon-Washington
Bureau of Land Management employees transferring a water tender to the Wheeler County Rangeland Fire Protection Association

Bureau of Land Management offers partners wildland fire equipment

The Bureau of Land Management’s Rural Fire Readiness program is dedicated to enhancing the firefighting capabilities of wildland firefighting partners.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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BLM reschedules conifer mortality field trip to March 15

Medford, Ore. — Due to the forecasted storm, the Bureau of Land Management has re-scheduled a public field trip to see ongoing conifer mortality in southwest Oregon.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO
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Landslide on Little Elk Mountain Road

Eugene, Ore. — Bureau of Land Management officials are notifying the public of a landslide affecting a portion of Little Elk Mountain Road.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
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BLM updates management strategy for Southeastern Oregon public lands

VALE, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO, Medford DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Roseburg DO
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Apply now for project funding in western Oregon

Portland, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management has funding for projects that maintain and improve public lands across western Oregon.

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO
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Join the San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee

Spokane, Wash.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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BLM to host conifer mortality field trip in Applegate Valley on March 1

Medford, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a public field trip to see ongoing conifer mortality in Southwest Oregon.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Accepting Artist-in-Residence Applications

MEDFORD, Ore. — Do you want to spend two weeks creating art in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument?

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on Horse Ridge Recreation Area Non-Motorized Project

Prineville, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is opening a 30-day public scoping period today to seek input on the Horse Ridge Recreational Area Non-Motorized Project.

Oregon-Washington
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Bureau of Land Management fee-free day recognizes the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Portland, Ore. — The new year is upon us! Welcome 2024 with a fee-free visit to your public lands.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO
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Steens Mountain Advisory Council to Meet in January

Hines, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the Steens Mountain Advisory Council (SMAC) will meet on Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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BLM to begin ignitions on 627-acre fuels reduction project near Crooked River Ranch

Prineville, Ore. — The BLM plans to begin burning 627 acres of hand piles the week of January 8th if conditions are favorable.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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BLM announces temporary closure and restrictions of public lands for the removal of the J.C. Boyle Dam and associated facilities

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Klamath Falls Field Office announces the temporary closure of public lands and roads including all public lands adjacent to

Oregon-Washington
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Bureau of Land Management is hiring 100 student interns

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Oregon-Washington, Burns DO
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Winter weather closes Steens Mountain Loop Road for the season

HINES, Oregon – Winter weather has officially landed on Steens Mountain, closing all sections of its Loop Road for the season.