Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

BLM updates management strategy for Southeastern Oregon public lands

The BLM released a Record of Decision for the Southeastern Oregon RMP Amendment, which updates specific aspects of management for 4.6 million acres of public lands in Oregon’s Malheur, Grant, Harney, and Baker counties.
Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO, Medford DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Roseburg DO

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

Join the San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee

Spokane, Wash.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, Burns DO

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.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management addresses dying Douglas fir across southwestern Oregon

Bureau of Land Management leaders want your feedback on the best strategy for how to respond to increasing tree mortality.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

As winter weather approaches, gate on Bear Camp Road closed November 30

Medford OR – The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Medford District is closing the gate on Bear Camp Road, located near Galice, OR, on Thursday, November 30.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Skull Creek and Horton Mill area roads temporarily closed for winter

Hines, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

San Juan Islands Monument Advisory Committee to meet virtually Dec. 7

SPOKANE, Wash. – Bureau of Land Management officials are scheduled to hold a meeting of the San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee via Zoom from 9:00 a.m.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Klamath Falls Field Office Announces Online-Only Sale of Christmas Tree Permits for 2023

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — ‘Tis the season! Looking for an outdoor experience to celebrate the holidays? How about cutting down your own Christmas tree?

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM to close Chimney Rock Campground for renovations

Prineville, Ore. — The Prineville District BLM plans to begin site upgrades to the Chimney Rock Campground on the Lower Crooked River on November 27, 2023.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Christmas Tree Permits Available November 9th

Medford, Oregon – For many families, venturing out onto public lands to cut a Christmas tree is an annual holiday tradition!

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Lakeview Field Office Hires Three New Employees

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Lakeview District has hired three new employees, Mary Goodin, Erick Wahlman, and Steven Van-Si.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Upper Table Rock trailhead and trail re-open November 10

Medford, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management Butte Falls Field Office will re-open the Upper Table Rock trailhead and trail on November 10, 2023.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Vale District Bureau of Land Management implementing seasonal prescribed burns

VALE, Ore.

National Office, Oregon-Washington

BLM waives day-use fees to celebrate Veterans Day

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is waiving recreation day-use fees for visitors on November 11, 2023, in celebration of Veterans Day.

Oregon-Washington

Update: Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington goes batty

Your local Oregon bats won the annual Bureau of Land Management Bat Beauty Contest for the second year in a row!
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Christmas tree permits now available!

Roseburg, Ore.