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Gerber Reservoir Campgrounds Without Water

Klamath Falls, Ore.

Bureau of Land Management searches for a stream with no name

Eugene, Oregon – Even a creek with no name deserves some recognition.

The BLM Roseburg District is accepting overnight reservations at Susan Creek and Tyee campgrounds

Roseburg, Ore.  – With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by local, county and state officials, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ros

Fire Season Begins June 15th

Joint News Release
Douglas Forest Protective Association
Bureau of Land Management, Roseburg District

Bureau of Land Management Seeking Project Proposals for Secure Rural Schools Title II Funding

Medford, ORE. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking proposals for natural resource projects that restore and improve public lands across Western Oregon.

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The BLM restores overnight camping at some sites in Washington State
With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by Washington State officials, the BLM today announced that the Spokane District is opening certain developed sites in Washington to overnight camping.
BLM names State Director for Oregon/Washington

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management today announced the appointment of Barry Bushue as the State Director for Oregon and Washington.

Coos Bay District restores access to day use sites

North Bend, Ore.

BLM Medford District increasing recreational access

Medford, ORE.

Annual campfire restrictions to start on BLM rivers in Central Oregon

Central Oregon – Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect June 1 on portions of the Deschutes, John Day, White and Crooked Rivers, as well as on BLM-administe

Equipment the most common cause of wildfires for Vale BLM

VALE, Ore.

BLM restores access to Page Springs and Chickahominy Reservoir recreation sites

Hines, Ore.

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The Prineville District BLM increases recreational access to rivers and campgrounds in Central Oregon
With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by local, county and state officials, the Prineville District announced that recreational access is increasing in many locations throughout Central OR.
BLM Coos Bay District Restores Access to Bastendorff Beach

North Bend, Ore.

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BLM begins to restore access to certain developed recreation facilities in Oregon
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is increasing recreational access in Oregon.
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The BLM increases recreational access to sites in Washington State
With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by Washington State officials, the BLM today announced that the Spokane District is increasing recreational access to sites in eastern Washington.
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BLM Spokane District restores access to some recreation sites for day use
The Bureau of Land Management is restoring access to the below recreation sites for day use only, effective today.
BLM Announces 2020 Fire Prevention Order

Portland, Ore. – Effective May 10, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is prohibiting the use of fireworks, target shooting with exploding targets, and firing tracer

Prineville BLM opens personal woodcutting season

Prineville, Ore.

Collaboration between Federal, State and Local partners results in 2020 Oregon Heritage Excellence Award

Medford, Oregon – The Bureau of Land Management Medford District is one of several partners recognized for work on the Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project.

Lakeview BLM Releases Final EIS and Issues Decision on the Perlite Mine Expansion

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Clover Flat Prescribed Fire

Lakeview, Ore.

Lakeview District BLM Selling Firewood Permits

Lakeview, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management Lakeview and Klamath Falls field offices will begin issuing firewood permits April 15.

Bureau of Land Management Oregon-Washington sells nearly 49 million board feet of timber in one week

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington sold a total of 48.8 million board feet of timber at auctions last month.

BLM Medford District temporarily closes developed recreation facilities

Medford, Oregon – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.