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Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Vale Bureau of Land Management enacting fire restrictions district-wide

VALE, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Campfire Restrictions (Stage 2) Effective on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning July 17

Joint News Release
Bureau of Land Management, Medford District
USDA Forest Service, Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Extreme Fire Danger on Public Lands in Medford District

MEDFORD, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Lakeview District Hires Three New Employees

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Lakeview District Office has hired three new employees, Steve Yates, Courtney Sheldon, and Chris Stout. 

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO
The Frederick Riddle ranch house at the Riddle Brothers Ranch National Historic District. Greg Shine, BLM.

August Caretaker Needed for Riddle Brothers Ranch

Are you interested in a three-week, paid vacation to Steens Mountain in southeast Oregon?
Oregon-Washington, Burns DO, Northwest Oregon DO
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Testing Yields New Evidence of Human Occupation 18,000 years ago in Oregon

Oregon archaeologists have found evidence suggesting humans occupied the Rimrock Draw Rockshelter outside of Riley, Oregon more than 18,000 years ago.
Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

Fire danger prompts officials to implement additional use restrictions on BLM-administered lands in Eastern Washington

SPOKANE, WA. — Elevated fire danger has prompted fire management officials with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to implement additional public use restrictions to reduce the ri

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

FS, BLM & ODF Move to Public Use Restrictions on the Wild Portion of the Lower Rogue River

Joint News Release
Bureau of Land Management, Medford District
USDA Forest Service, Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Prescribed Burn Planned at Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area

REEDSPORT, Ore. - Fire officials with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plan to conduct a controlled burn at the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area on July 5 and 6, 2023.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Be Fire Aware: Fire Restrictions in Effect on Bureau of Land Management Public Lands in Medford District

MEDFORD, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Steens Loop Road open for the season, mostly

Hines, Ore. – Starting July 1, the Steens Mountain Loop Road in southeast Oregon will be open to vehicle traffic, except for a one-mile section near Big Indian Gorge Overlook.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Fire Restrictions Increase on Coos Bay District

NORTH BEND, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO
BLM fire crews respond to a wildfire in central Washington

Help prevent wildfires this holiday weekend

Spokane, WA – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire management officials are encouraging visitors to public lands across the state of Washington to be especially careful to avoid st

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM urges Fourth of July visitors to recreate responsibly

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — On the Fourth of July, we celebrate and reflect on the freedom and liberty for all Americans.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on Rogue Gold Forest Management Project

Medford, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a plan to increase forest resiliency near Jacksonville, Gold Hill, and Rogue River.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Be Fire Aware: Moderate Fire Restrictions in Effect on Bureau of Land Management Public Lands in Medford District

MEDFORD, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Bureau of Land Management Welcomes Artist In Residence at Riddle Brothers Ranch

HINES, ORE. – The Riddle Brothers Ranch National Historic District on Steens Mountain is set to welcome its first ever artist-in-residence this summer.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO, Lakeview DO, Vale DO

Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council to meet

VALE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet in person in McDermitt, Nev., Tuesday and Wednesday, June 27 and 28.

Oregon-Washington

BLM waives day use fees in observance of Juneteenth

PORTLAND, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

BLM announces updated management strategies for Southeastern Oregon

VALE, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Road Maintenance Scheduled for Steens CMPA

Hines, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management strives to provide quality access to public lands in Harney County.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO, Lakeview DO, Medford DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Roseburg DO

Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council to host a field tour and meeting

Coos Bay, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Steens Mountain Loop Road debuts on TripCheck

Hines, Ore. – Do you want to know if the Steens Mountain Loop Road is open or closed?

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Bureau of Land Management seeks comment on Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Management Plan

Medford, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input to inform a new land use plan for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Federal Land Managers seek public input on wild horse management in eastern Oregon

JOHN DAY, Ore. — The U.S.