VALE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is extending the public scoping period for a proposal to conduct expanded lithium exploration in the McDermitt Caldera.
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Campfire Restrictions Increase to Stage 3 on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River
Joint News Release
Bureau of Land Management, Medford District
USDA Forest Service, Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest
Campfires prohibited on Bureau of Land Management lands in northwest Oregon to protect against wildfire
EUGENE, Ore. – Due to high fire danger, campfires will be prohibited on all Bureau of Land Management lands in northwest Oregon starting Aug. 11 at 12:01 a.m.
BLM wild horse gather to promote healthy horses and resilient rangelands in southeast Oregon
VALE, Ore. – Around Aug.
BLM celebrates Great American Outdoors Day with free day-use access
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is waiving recreation day-use fees for visitors on August 4, 2023, in celebration of the third annual Great American Outdoors Da
Public input sought for proposed lithium exploration
VALE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input for the next 30 days on a proposal to conduct expanded lithium exploration in the McDermitt Caldera.
Fire Managers Increase Fire Danger Level and IFPL
Klamath Falls, OR ⎯ Beginning Friday, July 28, 2023, at 12:01 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lakeview District, Fremont-Winema National Forest, Sheldon-Hart Mou
Campfire Restrictions (Stage 2) Effective on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning July 17
Joint News Release
Bureau of Land Management, Medford District
USDA Forest Service, Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest
BLM Lakeview District Hires Three New Employees
LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Lakeview District Office has hired three new employees, Steve Yates, Courtney Sheldon, and Chris Stout.
August Caretaker Needed for Riddle Brothers Ranch
Are you interested in a three-week, paid vacation to Steens Mountain in southeast Oregon?
Testing Yields New Evidence of Human Occupation 18,000 years ago in Oregon
Oregon archaeologists have found evidence suggesting humans occupied the Rimrock Draw Rockshelter outside of Riley, Oregon more than 18,000 years ago.
Fire danger prompts officials to implement additional use restrictions on BLM-administered lands in Eastern Washington
SPOKANE, WA. — Elevated fire danger has prompted fire management officials with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to implement additional public use restrictions to reduce the ri
FS, BLM & ODF Move to Public Use Restrictions on the Wild Portion of the Lower Rogue River
Joint News Release
Bureau of Land Management, Medford District
USDA Forest Service, Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest
Prescribed Burn Planned at Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area
REEDSPORT, Ore. - Fire officials with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plan to conduct a controlled burn at the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area on July 5 and 6, 2023.
Be Fire Aware: Fire Restrictions in Effect on Bureau of Land Management Public Lands in Medford District
MEDFORD, Ore.
Steens Loop Road open for the season, mostly
Hines, Ore. – Starting July 1, the Steens Mountain Loop Road in southeast Oregon will be open to vehicle traffic, except for a one-mile section near Big Indian Gorge Overlook.
Help prevent wildfires this holiday weekend
Spokane, WA – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire management officials are encouraging visitors to public lands across the state of Washington to be especially careful to avoid st
BLM urges Fourth of July visitors to recreate responsibly
LAKEVIEW, Ore. — On the Fourth of July, we celebrate and reflect on the freedom and liberty for all Americans.
Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on Rogue Gold Forest Management Project
Medford, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a plan to increase forest resiliency near Jacksonville, Gold Hill, and Rogue River.