The Bureau of Land Management Grants Pass Field Office is excited to announce that repair work has finished on the Rainie Falls Trail nearly three months ahead of schedule.
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BLM Medford District rescinds closure order for Salt Creek and Upper Applegate fires
The Bureau of Land Management Medford District is reopening public lands within and near the Salt Creek Fire and the Upper Applegate Fire.
Reward offered for information relating to Cow Valley Fire and others
Oregon Cattlemen’s Association and the BLM are offering an $8,000 reward for information leading to the identification of individual(s) responsible for starting the Cow Valley wildfire and others near Malheur Reservoir.
Vale Bureau of Land Management lifting fire restrictions effective Sept. 21
With recent cooler, wetter weather reducing fire danger levels, Vale BLM is lifting fire restrictions as of 12:01a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. A regional OR/WA BLM Fire Prevention Order will remain in effect until October 31.
BLM seeks input on proposed wastewater treatment transport system in Oregon
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on the City of Redmond’s request to receive land to expand the city’s wastewater treatment facility and associated wetland complex.
BLM announces winners of the 2024 Rangeland Stewardship and Innovations Awards
The Bureau of Land Management today announced the winners of the 2024 Rangeland Stewardship and Rangeland Innovations awards.
BLM and BOR rescind Public Use Restrictions for the season
The BLM Spokane District has lifted the fire restrictions on public lands administered by the BLM and the Bureau of Reclamation. The termination of the additional fire restrictions will take effect Sep. 17, 2024.
Bureau of Land Management releases proposed Western Solar Plan
The BLM today announced its proposed roadmap for solar energy development on public lands, designed to expand efficient and environmentally responsible solar project permitting on public lands across the West.
North Spit Boat Ramp dock repairs underway
The Bureau of Land Management’s scheduled repairs to the damaged docks at the North Spit Boat Ramp will begin August 26, 2024.
Fire Closure changes for Lone Rock and Battle Mountain Complex Wildfires
The Bureau of Land Management Prineville District has amended a temporary closure of BLM public lands due to changes in fire activity associated with the Lone Rock and Battle Mountain Complex Fires.
BLM Prineville increases local partner wildland firefighting capacity with fire engine transfer
Prineville District successfully transferred a Type 6 engine to the Post-Paulina Rangeland Fire Protection Association. This transfer is part of the Rural Fire Readiness equipment transfer program
Bureau of Land Management reduces emergency fire closure for Salt Creek Fire
As a result of progress made on the Salt Creek Fire, the Bureau of Land Management Butte Falls Field Office is reducing the closure area of BLM-managed lands in the area for public and firefighter safety.
BLM rangers catch arsonist as wildfire activity escalates
Bureau of Land Management law enforcement rangers recently caught an arsonist who ignited a small wildfire earlier this month.
Burns District BLM Plans Medusahead Treatments
The BLM Burns District plans to implement approximately 40,000 acres of aerial spray treatments targeting medusahead on public land beginning August 1. Both helicopters and fixed wing aircraft will be used in the effort.
Bureau of Land Management expands emergency fire closure due to Cottage Grove - Lane 1 Fire
The Bureau of Land Management Northwest Oregon District has expanded a temporary closure of BLM public lands due to fire activity. The expanded closure is for public and firefighter safety.
BLM proposes removal of Hult Dam to protect public safety
The BLM is announcing a proposal to remove Hult Dam in the interest of public safety. After years of analysis, public input, and planning, officials selected removal of the dam as its preferred alternative.
Campfires prohibited across BLM’s Northwest Oregon District
Starting July 23, campfires will be prohibited on all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout the Northwest Oregon District.
Bureau of Land Management issues emergency fire closure Lane County
Bureau of Land Management issues emergency fire closure in Northwest Oregon District due fires in Lane County
BLM Plans South Steens Wild Horse Gather
The BLM has tentative plans to gather wild horses within and immediately adjacent to the Souths Steens Herd Management Area in southeast Oregon. The helicopter gather would begin around August 15.
Bureau of Land Management issues emergency fire closure for Salt Creek Fire
As a result of the Salt Creek Fire, the Bureau of Land Management Butte Falls Field Office has temporarily closed BLM-managed lands in the area for public and firefighter safety.
Campfire Restrictions Increase to Stage 3 on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River
The sustained heat wave, along with extremely dry fuel conditions, have prompted officials with the BLM to increase campfire restrictions on the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
BLM officials increase fire restrictions in Eastern Washington
Fire officials from the Spokane District have acted in response to dangerous fire conditions across Eastern Washington. Additional public use restrictions are now in effect on lands administered by the BLM and BOR.
Vale Bureau of Land Management enacting fire restrictions July 12
To help prevent human-caused wildfires on public lands, Vale District Bureau of Land Management will be implementing additional fire restrictions beginning Friday, July 12.
BLM Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council Announces August Meeting
The BLM’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council will meet virtually on Monday, August 12, 2024, from 9 a.m. to noon Pacific Daylight Time (PT). The public is welcome to attend the virtual meeting.
Bureau of Land Management issues fire restrictions for Northwest Oregon District
On July 8th, fire restrictions will go into effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout the Northwest Oregon District.