MEDFORD, Ore. – Thanks to widespread rain, Bureau of Land Management Medford District officials are reducing public use restrictions on BLM-managed lands in southern Oregon.
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BLM invites comment on proposal to conserve habitat in Harney County
PORTLAND, Ore.— The Bureau of Land Management invites public comment on a proposal to continue protecting nearly 200 acres of migratory bird habitat within the Malheur National Wil
Road Work Planned for Skull Creek Area Northwest of Hines
Hines, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management strives to provide quality access to public lands in Harney County.
BLM plans fall and winter prescribed burning
Prineville, Ore. — As fall weather brings shorter days and cooler temperatures, the BLM is preparing for fall and winter prescribed burning.
BLM celebrates National Public Lands Day with free day-use access
PORTLAND, Ore, — The Bureau of Land Management is waiving recreation day-use fees for visitors on September 23, 2023, in celebration of the 30th annual National Public Lands Day.
Join the Bureau of Land Management for National Public Lands Day
Roseburg, Ore. – Please join the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for a volunteer friendly day of weed removal and cleanup at the Millpond and Lone Pine Recreation sit
Help protect local communities
The Bureau of Land Management is hiring various jobs in wildland fire across Oregon and Washington. Jobs will open for firefighters, dispatchers and to work at airtanker bases starting in October. This is an opportunity for a career that helps protect local communities and public lands.
BLM Edson and Sixes recreation sites and campgrounds closed due to Anvil Fire
As a result of the Anvil Fire, the BLM is closing the Edson and Sixes campgrounds and recreation sites until further notice. This order is for the safety of the public and firefighter personnel.
Input sought on Cline Buttes Recreational Area Non-Motorized Project
Prineville, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the Cline Buttes Recreational Area Non-Motorized Project.
San Juan Islands Monument Advisory Committee plans Sept. 27 meeting
San Juan Islands, WA. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that the San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee (MAC) will meet on Sept. 27, 2023.
Public Use Restrictions lifted on BLM lands in eastern Washington
SPOKANE, WA – Effective Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 12:01 a.m., most public use fire and shooting restrictions will be lifted on lands administered by the Bureau of Land Managem
BLM expands public recreation opportunities along John Day River
Prineville, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management recently acquired approximately 4,000 acres of property along the lower John Day Wild and Scenic River from the Western Rivers Cons
Bureau of Land Management Closes Public Lands Near Chilcoot Fire
Roseburg, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management is closing public lands within the vicinity of the Chilcoot Fire, located near the Steamboat Creek and Canton Creek areas.
Bureau of Land Management installs cashless fee collection kiosks along Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River
Prineville, Ore.
Road Maintenance Scheduled for Steens CMPA
Hines, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management strives to provide quality access to public lands in Harney County.
BLM Land South of O’Brien Closed Due to Smith River Complex
Medford, Oregon – As a result of the Smith River Complex, the BLM is closing public lands south of O’Brien to the California border.
BLM fire officials increase public use restrictions in eastern Washington
SPOKANE, WA - Due to dangerous fire conditions across public lands in eastern Washington, fire officials for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District will implement add
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.
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.