Announcements

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Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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Bureau of Land Management Treatments Prevent Wildfire From Spreading to Oregon Town

Last week, wildfire broke out on public lands near the community of La Pine, Oregon. Fortunately, decades of land treatments performed by the Bureau of Land Management helped stop the fire in its tracks.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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Central Oregon Public Lands Enter Stage 1 Public Use Fire Restrictions July 1

All campfires are banned on public lands outside of designated campgrounds in Central Oregon with exception of Deschutes National Forest Wilderness areas
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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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 implementing public use restrictions on BLM-managed lands in southern Oregon.
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO
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Fire Prevention Order Now in Effect on Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management has implemented restrictions and prohibitions on specific activities and equipment to mitigate the risk of human-caused fires on lands administered by the BLM, Roseburg District.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Bureau of Land Management issues emergency fire closure for Upper Applegate Fire

As a result of the Upper Applegate Fire, the BLM has temporarily closed BLM-managed lands in the area for public and firefighter safety. Members of the public may not enter closed areas, and all uses are prohibited.
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO
Members of the Western Oregon RAC listen to BLM's fisheries biologist Jeff McEnroe explain fish habitat restoration after the Archie Creek Fire

Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council to host meeting, south coast field tour, July 10

The BLM’s Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council will participate in a meeting at the Coos Bay District Office on July 10 and field tour to the Loon Lake Recreation Site and other public lands in the Coos Bay Area.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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BLM Lakeview District Hires Two New Employees

The Bureau of Land Management's Lakeview District has hired two new employees: Dani Balin and Nathan Silvis.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon
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Portion of Nestucca National Backcountry Byway Road Closure Begins June 6th

In the interest of public safety, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will temporarily close a section of the Nestucca Access Road, starting June 20, 2024.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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BLM Lakeview District Poster Contest: Local Students Educate Through Artwork

The Bureau of Land Management Lakeview Field Office, Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association, and Tread Lightly recently partnered to host the annual "Stop the Litter and the Vandalism" fifth grade poster program.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Moderate Fire Restrictions in Effect on Bureau of Land Management Public Lands in Medford District

As the weather warms and fire danger increases, Bureau of Land Management Medford District officials are implementing public use restrictions on BLM-managed lands in southern Oregon.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Campfire Restrictions (Stage 1) Effective on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning June 17

To provide for public safety and protect natural resources, officials are restricting campfire use on those lands located within the boundaries of the Wild section of the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.