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, Prineville DO
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Active fire warrants emergency closure of certain BLM lands and waters

The BLM has announced a temporary closure of certain public lands and waters in Sherman and Gilliam Counties, effective immediately.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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BLM closes portion of Galice Access Road due to landslide

Bureau of Land Management officials are closing a section of Galice Access Road, as the result of an ongoing landslide. Officials suggest that travelers use Highway 199 or Peavine/Serpentine Springs as an alternate route.
Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO
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BLM enters fire season in Coos, Douglas and Curry Counties

Bureau of Land Management officials are restricting certain activities on public lands in Coos, Curry and Douglas Counties to reduce the risk of human-caused fires.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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BLM issues fire restrictions for Klamath River Canyon

Bureau of Land Management officials have restricted certain activities on public lands within half a mile of the Klamath River from the Keno Dam downstream to the Oregon/California border.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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BLM issues reminders about fire season in southwestern Oregon

To reduce the risk of human-caused fires, Bureau of Land Management officials have restricted certain activities on public lands Southwest Oregon.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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BLM announces annual campfire restrictions on central Oregon rivers

Annual campfire restrictions go into effect June 1 on certain BLM-administered lands in central Oregon. Campfires will be prohibited along portions of the Crooked, Deschutes, John Day, and White Rivers.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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BLM closing public lands north of Bend

The BLM will temporarily close public land between Bend and Redmond until a date to be determined due to growing public health, safety, and environmental concerns caused by unauthorized long-term non-recreational camping.
Oregon-Washington
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BLM announces fire restrictions to protect Pacific Northwest communities

On May 15, fire restrictions will go into effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington as warmer, drier weather is forecasted around the Pacific Northwest.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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BLM prepares for prescribed fire in Tumalo area

The Bureau of Land Management, Prineville District, is preparing for a prescribed fire in the Tumalo area between May 10 and May 16, 2025, depending on the weather and fuel moisture conditions.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO
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Seasonal prescribed burns planned in Northwest Oregon District

The Bureau of Land Management plans to implement seasonal prescribed burns in specific locations in May, when conditions are favorable. Locations and dates may vary through the month.
Oregon-Washington, Burns DO
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Road Maintenance Scheduled for Steens CMPA

Over the coming months—as staffing, weather, and ground conditions permit—the BLM will conduct road maintenance throughout the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area.

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