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Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Bureau of Land Management hosts birthday celebration for treasured Oregon lighthouse

On August 19 and 20, the Bureau of Land Management hosted a weekend celebration to commemorate the 150th birthday of one beloved lighthouse.

National Office, Colorado, Oregon-Washington, Utah
A horse and a foal in sagebrush

BLM announces new grants to support wild horse and burro initiatives in Colorado, Oregon and Utah

The Bureau of Land Management has selected six organizations and universities in Colorado, Oregon and Utah to receive grants totaling more than $1 million aimed at empowering community-level action to support the BLM’s mission of managing and protecting wild horses and burros on public lands. 
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

BLM extending scoping period for proposed lithium exploration near McDermitt, Nev.

VALE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is extending the public scoping period for a proposal to conduct expanded lithium exploration in the McDermitt Caldera.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Campfire Restrictions Increase to Stage 3 on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River

The recent heat wave prompted officials with the BLM, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, and ODF Southwest Oregon District to increase campfire restrictions on the the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Campfires prohibited on Bureau of Land Management lands in northwest Oregon to protect against wildfire

EUGENE, Ore. – Due to high fire danger, campfires will be prohibited on all Bureau of Land Management lands in northwest Oregon starting Aug. 11 at 12:01 a.m.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
photo of wild horses and burros on the range

BLM wild horse gather to promote healthy horses and resilient rangelands in southeast Oregon

Around Aug. 21, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management will begin a helicopter gather of wild horses within and immediately adjacent to the Hog Creek Herd Management Area.
Oregon-Washington

BLM celebrates Great American Outdoors Day with free day-use access

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is waiving recreation day-use fees for visitors on August 4, 2023, in celebration of the third annual Great American Outdoors Da

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

BLM Plans Medusahead Treatments

HINES, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

BLM Plans Palomino Buttes, Stinkingwater Wild Horse Gathers

HINES, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Public input sought for proposed lithium exploration

VALE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input for the next 30 days on a proposal to conduct expanded lithium exploration in the McDermitt Caldera.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Fire Managers Increase Fire Danger Level and IFPL

Klamath Falls, OR ⎯ Beginning Friday, July 28, 2023, at 12:01 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lakeview District, Fremont-Winema National Forest, Sheldon-Hart Mou

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

BLM plans to protect Douglas County recreation areas from mining

ROSEBURG, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Vale Bureau of Land Management enacting fire restrictions district-wide

VALE, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Campfire Restrictions (Stage 2) Effective on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning July 17

Officials are prohibiting campfire use on those lands located within the boundaries of the Wild section of the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
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
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FS, BLM & ODF Move to Public Use Restrictions on the Wild Portion of the Lower Rogue River

Officials are increasing campfire restrictions on those lands located within the boundaries of the Wild section of the National Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River.
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