Public Input & Actions

BLM publishes proposed and final rules in the Federal Register and carries out environmental reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Announcing and explaining bureau plans and proposals and providing the public an opportunity to comment on proposed actions is an important part of informed management. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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Oregon-Washington
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BLM closes certain lands in Crook County due to Willow Fire

The Bureau of Land Management announces an immediate temporary closure of public lands in Crook County due to an active fire in the area.
Oregon-Washington
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BLM closes certain lands in Grant County due to fire in area

The Bureau of Land Management announces an immediate temporary closure of public lands in Grant County due to an active fire in the area.
Oregon-Washington
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Campfires restricted on Wild portion of Lower Rogue River beginning July 11

With the record-breaking heat and increasingly dry conditions, 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
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BLM closes certain lands in Crook County due to active fire

The Bureau of Land Management announces an immediate temporary closure of certain public lands in Crook County due to an active fire in the area.
Oregon-Washington
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BLM orders fire prevention team to combat wildfire threats in La Pine Basin

The Bureau of Land Management has announced the mobilization of a National Fire Prevention and Education Team to address human-caused fires in the La Pine Basin. The NFPET team is composed of fire prevention specialists from the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service. The team’s initiatives will focus on enhancing wildfire education and prevention measures tailored specifically to the community's needs
Oregon-Washington
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Bureau of Land Management increases fire restrictions in Eastern Washington

Fire officials from the Spokane District have acted in response to fire conditions across Eastern Washington. Additional public use restrictions are now in effect on lands administered by the BLM and Bureau of Reclamation.
Oregon-Washington
Post-Paulina RFPA using the engine on the Crazy Creek Fire. Courtesy Post-Paulina RFPA

Fire-related activities restricted in BLM’s Northwest Oregon District

With wildfire danger increasing, the Bureau of Land Management is enacting a Fire Prevention Order restricting fire-related activities on BLM land in Northwest Oregon effective 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Oregon-Washington
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High fire danger on Bureau of Land Management public lands in Medford District

As the weather continues to warm and fire danger increases, Bureau of Land Management Medford District officials are increasing public use restrictions on BLM-managed lands in southern Oregon.
Oregon-Washington
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BLM Lakeview District issues fire prevention order to reduce wildfire risk

With wildfire danger increasing across south-central Oregon, the Bureau of Land Management's Lakeview District has enacted a Fire Prevention Order restricting fire-related activities on BLM-managed public lands.
Oregon-Washington
The AltaRock EGS project will use an existing well pad and 10,000 foot deep well to test the Enhanced Geothermal System reservoir technology for electricity generation in areas with underground heat but little or no natural water!

BLM to hold July 2025 geothermal lease sale in Oregon

The Bureau of Land Management will hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on July 10, 2025, in Malheur County. The auction will offer two parcels totaling 5,235 acres and will be held online via EnergyNet.
Executive Order 14154, “Unleashing American Energy”
Oregon-Washington
Joseph Canyon fire in Oregon.

BLM announces fire restrictions for Vale District effective July 4

To help prevent human-caused wildfires on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management Vale District will be implementing additional fire restrictions beginning Friday, July 4.

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